In the Reading Corner

In the Reading Corner is created by Just Imagine for anyone interested in children's books and reading. It is hosted by Nikki Gamble, author of Exploring Children's Literature and co-author of Guiding Readers. Listening to this podcast, you will learn about the latest children's books, learn more about the creative processes of writing and illustrating, discover different viewpoints about topical issues and more. Whether you are a teacher, librarian, parent, bookseller, publisher, writer or illustrator, this podcast is made with love for you.

In the Reading Corner is a arts podcast hosted by Nikki Gamble, with 309 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Nikki Gamble hosts In the Reading Corner, a arts show with 309 episodes published.

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  JonArno Lawson: Wise Up!! Wise Down!

  May 24, 202520 minS0

  <p>Nikki Gamble talks to CLiPPA shortlisted poet JonArno Lawson about his co-authored poetry collection (with John Agard) Wise Up! Wise Down!</p><p>Jon talks about why writing poetry excites him and his thoughts about performing poetry.</p><p><b>About Wise Up! Wise Down!</b></p><p>How can laughter be more powerful than a sword? Why do days have names but not weeks? And do pigeons ever get a craving for cake? Two friends, internationally acclaimed poets John Agard and JonArno Lawson, take us on an inspiring, hilarious and wonderous journey through poetry, asking questions and attempting...

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  Brian Bilston: Let Sleeping Cats Lie

  May 20, 202524 minS0

  <p>In the second of our podcasts with CLiPPA shortlisted poets, Nikki Gamble talks to Brian Bilston about his collection of pet poems, Let Sleeping Cats Lie. Brian talks about why he writes, his thoughts about performing and reflects on whether he intentionally writes for children.</p><p>Support the show</p><p>Thank you for listening. <br/><br/>If you enjoyed this podcast, please support us by subscribing to our channel. and by purchasing books from our online bookshop, Bestbooksforschools.com<br/><br/>In the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Director of Just Imagine. <br/><br/>Follow...

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  Jane Newbery - CLiPPA shortlisted poet

  May 3, 202518 minS0

  <p>Nikki Gamble talks to Jan Newbery about her CLiPPa shortlisted collection, Big Red Dragon, and writing verse for very young children and their adults.</p><p>Support the show</p><p>Thank you for listening. <br/><br/>If you enjoyed this podcast, please support us by subscribing to our channel. and by purchasing books from our online bookshop, Bestbooksforschools.com<br/><br/>In the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Director of Just Imagine. <br/><br/>Follow us on Youtube for more author events YouTube.com/@nikkigamble1<br/><br/>For general news and updates: follow us on X...

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  Jenny Downham and Louis Hill: Let the Light In

  Jan 26, 202533 minS0

  <p>Jenny Downham and Louis Hill are the mother and son writing partners of the YA novel Let the Light In. In this interview, they talk with Nikki Gamble about the discoveries made when writing together. They reflect on the complexities of their book's characters, themes and social context.<br/><br/></p><p>Support the show</p><p>Thank you for listening. <br/><br/>If you enjoyed this podcast, please support us by subscribing to our channel. and by purchasing books from our online bookshop, Bestbooksforschools.com<br/><br/>In the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Director of...

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  The Pinchers with Anders Sparring and Per Gustavsson

  Oct 12, 202426 minS0

  <p>Anders Sparring and Per Gustavsson are the creative duo behind The Pinchers. Originally published in Swedish, the books have been translated into English by Julia Marshall and are published by Gecko Press.<br/><br/><b>About </b><b>The Pinchers</b><br/>The Pinchers is a funny chapter-book crime series about a well-behaved child who doesn’t fit into his family of criminals. It features a prison break, a diamond heist, and a lie that saves the day.</p><p>Theo is good at most things. He can almost count to a thousand, knows several French words, and can op...

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