Children's Books podcast show

Children's Books podcast

Summary: Leading children's authors discuss their work with young readers and the Guardian literary team

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Podcasts:

 Guardian children's books podcast: Caroline Lawrence writes a western | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:10:04

Caroline Lawrence, well known for the Roman Mysteries series, now turns to the US West for a new historical mystery, and explains the lengths she goes to in the name of research

 Children's books podcast: Julia Donaldson talks about becoming Children's Laureate | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:11:33

Julia Donaldson is the new Children's Laureate: an ambassador for the next two years. She talks to Michelle Pauli and to young readers

 Children's books podcast: Patrick Ness | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:11:50

Patrick Ness, author of the award-winning Chaos Walking trilogy, reads from his new book, A Monster Calls, talks about its unusual origins, and answers your questions

 Andrew Cope talks about Spy Dog | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:05:03

Andrew Cope, author of the Spy Dog series, visits Guardian HQ at Kings Place to tell children about his dog Lara, who gave him the idea for the books

 Children's books podcast: Andy Stanton | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:11:04

Andy Stanton reads from his book Mr Gum and the Secret Hideout, reveals what inspired him to create Mr Gum, and answers your questions

 Children's books podcast: Malorie Blackman | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:12:37

Malorie Blackman reads an excerpt from her book Boys Don't Cry, and reveals why she chose to write it from the point of view of a teenage dad

 Children's books podcast: coming soon | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:01:25

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