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.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 26 minutes
- Episodes
- 309
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Annelise Gray - Peril in Imperial Rome
Annelise Gray has written a thrilling adventure set in Imperial Rome.
Circus Maximus, the greatest sporting stage of the ancient Roman world, where the best horses and charioteers compete in a race …
Laura Wood - standing up for rebels
Laura Wood, author of Vote for Effie and Effie the Rebel chatted with me about the importance of taking a stand and making your voice heard. It's a great message for International Women's Day... or v…
Maz Evans - watch out Bond, there's a new spy on the block
In The Reading Corner caught up with Maz Evans shortly after the publication of the first book in a brand new series. What do you do one your Mum is a celebrated spy but has given up spying to look a…
Hannah Gold - The Last Bear
Hannah Gold's debut novel, The Last Bear is garnering a lot of attention. It's a heartwarming story about a girl and her friendship with a polar bear, stranded by the melting ice caps on Bear Island,…
Neal Shusterman - Game Changer
Neal Shusterman's latest novel Game Changer is a thrilling Science Fiction story. 17-year-old Ashley Bowman is propelled into a sequence of alternate universes when he makes hard physical contact wit…
Tom Percival - making a difference
In this episode, Nikki Gamble talked to Tom Percival about the inspiration behind his latest picturebook The Invisible. The discussion focuses on the effects of poverty in making people outsiders or…
James Carter Weird, Wild and Wonderful
James Carter talks to us about his latest collection, featuring some well-loved favourites and some reworked poems as well as recent additions.
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Garry Parsons - reflecting family life in all its diversity
In this episode, Garry Parsons tells us about two of his recent picturebooks
Llama Glamarama, written by Simon James Green - a story which promotes self-acceptance and celebrates diversity, And My …
Sita Bramachari - a writer's secrets set sail
In this episode, Sita Brahmachari talks about her latest novel, When Secrets Set Sail, a wonderful story about sisterhood, stories, freedom, family and setting right the injustices of the past.
Adam Baron - This Wonderful Thing
Dr Adam Baron talks to Nikki Gamble about the craft of writing and his latest children's novel, This Wonderful Thing.
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Helen Rutter - The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh
Actress and comedienne Helen Rutter talks to Nikki Gamble about the background to The Boy Who Made Everyone laugh. The idea grew out of Helen's family experience and in particular her son's stammer. …
Liz Kessler talks about When the World Was Ours
When the World Was Ours is an important story, a story inspired by family history, a story that needed to be told, but told in the right way. In this conversation with Nikki Gamble, Liz talks about …
Christopher Edge - Space Oddity: the influence of Close Encounters and Bowie
It's always a treat to welcome Christopher Edge into the Reading Corner.
In this episode, we delve into Chris's latest novel, Space Oddity - a science fiction adventure for readers 8+ with a little…
Lindsay Galvin on finding the perfect place for dragons
Lindsay Galvin visited me In The Reading Corner to talk about her new novel Darwin's Dragons. Set on the Galapagos during Darwin's Voyage on the Beagle, Lindsay's story is a magical blend of fact and…
Professor Hakim Adi - on the history of African and Caribbean Communities in Britain
Why is history important? Who is missing from the history we teach and how can we redress the balance. Professor Hakim Adi shares his expertise on this important subject.
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Armin Greder - creating books about the way the world is, not the way it should be.
In this episode, Armin Greder joined Nikki Gamble to talk about his latest book, Diamonds. Greder sees himself as a primarily a storyteller, not a writer for children.
'I tell stories about the world…
Steve Cole - publishing Doctor Who
Steve Cole talks to Nikki Gamble about his obsession with Doctor Who and some new publishing projects for us to look forward to
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Chris Wormell - on illustrating Northern Lights
Chris Wormell talks to Nikki Gamble about illustrating the full-colour gift edition of Northern Lights and the aesthetic experience of traditional wood engraving.
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Lucy Strange - The Ghost of Gosswater
Lucy Strange gives us a peek into the secrets that lie behind The Ghost of Gosswater. Snuggle up and discover more about this delicious ghostly mystery.
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Chris Van Allsburg - a journey from sculpture to illustration
Chris Van Allsburg talked to Nikki Gamble about his approach to illustration.
Chris Van Allsburg is an American illustrator and writer of children's books. He has won two Caldecott Medals for U.S. pic…