Nikki Gamble

In the Reading Corner

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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.

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Nikki Gamble

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Zanib Mian - introducing the world of Omar 28.06.2019 15:58

Zanib Mian, author of Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet talks to Nikki Gamble about her approach to writing and the world of Omar. Support the show Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast, please support us by subscribing to our channel. and by purchasing books from our online bookshop, Bestbooksforschools.com In the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Director of Just...

Rebecca Stevens - Lily and the Rockets 24.06.2019 19:44

Rebecca Stevens talks to Nikki Gamble about her novel Lilly and the Rockets , a story about the Woolwich Arsenal women's football team set during and immediately after the First World War. Support the show Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast, please support us by subscribing to our channel. and by purchasing books from our online bookshop, Bestbooksforschools.com In the Read...

Abi Elphinstone - Rumblestar 21.06.2019 34:20

In this interview, Abi Elphinstone plays the Name Game with Nikki Gamble and tell us all about her latest novel, Rumblestar . Support the show Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast, please support us by subscribing to our channel. and by purchasing books from our online bookshop, Bestbooksforschools.com In the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Director of Just Imagine. ...

Kirsty Applebaum - The Middler 16.06.2019 28:03

In this interview, Kirsty Applebaum talks to Nikki Gamble about her debut novel, The Middler. Support the show Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast, please support us by subscribing to our channel. and by purchasing books from our online bookshop, Bestbooksforschools.com In the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Director of Just Imagine. Follow us on Youtube for more au...

Nathan Bryon and Dapo Adeola - Look Up! 12.06.2019 28:31

Creative Duo, Nathan Bryon and Dapo Adeola pop into The Reading Corner to talk about their debut picturebook and the importance of looking up to see the stars. Support the show Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast, please support us by subscribing to our channel. and by purchasing books from our online bookshop, Bestbooksforschools.com In the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki G...

Christopher Edge experiment with time 07.06.2019 35:47

Christopher Edge talks to Nikki Gamble about his latest novel, The Longest Night of Charlie Noon . Support the show Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast, please support us by subscribing to our channel. and by purchasing books from our online bookshop, Bestbooksforschools.com In the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Director of Just Imagine. Follow us on Youtube for mo...

Michael Rosen on reading classic books 05.06.2019 37:05

In this interview, Michael Rosen talks about reading, education, classic literature... and his latest picturebook, A Dog's Tale. Support the show Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast, please support us by subscribing to our channel. and by purchasing books from our online bookshop, Bestbooksforschools.com In the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Director of Just Im...

Michelle Harrison - A Pinch of Magic 31.05.2019 27:56

In this interview, Michelle Harrison talks about her latest novel, A Pinch of Magic with Nikki Gamble. Support the show Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast, please support us by subscribing to our channel. and by purchasing books from our online bookshop, Bestbooksforschools.com In the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Director of Just Imagine. Follow us on Youtube fo...

Gill Lewis - The Closest Thing to Flying 30.05.2019 25:45

In this interview Gill Lewis talks to nikki Gamble about her latest book, ' The Closest Thing to Flying'. Support the show Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast, please support us by subscribing to our channel. and by purchasing books from our online bookshop, Bestbooksforschools.com In the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Director of Just Imagine. Follow us...

Laura Carlin - the way of the artist 10.05.2019 28:46

In this interview, illustrator Laura Carlin talks to Nikki Gamble about her creative life. Support the show Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast, please support us by subscribing to our channel. and by purchasing books from our online bookshop, Bestbooksforschools.com In the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Director of Just Imagine. Follow us on Youtube for more autho...

Frank Cottrell-Boyce on Reading Aloud 30.04.2019 16:46

In this interview, Frank Cottrell Boyce talks to Nikki Gamble about his passion for reading aloud to children. It's not an optional extra, but fundamental to the experience of reading. Support the show Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast, please support us by subscribing to our channel. and by purchasing books from our online bookshop, Bestbooksforschools.com In the Reading...

Jessica Love - Julian is a Mermaid 16.04.2019 27:39

In this interview Jessica Love talks to Nikki Gamble about her debut children's book, Julian is a Mermaid. Support the show Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast, please support us by subscribing to our channel. and by purchasing books from our online bookshop, Bestbooksforschools.com In the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Director of Just Imagine. Follow us on Y...

Jewell Parker Rhodes - Ghost Boys 04.04.2019 25:30

In this interview, Jewell Parker Rhodes talks to Nikki Gamble about the impetus behind her novel Ghost Boys and why this novel is as relevant today as it would have been 50 years ago. Support the show Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast, please support us by subscribing to our channel. and by purchasing books from our online bookshop, Bestbooksforschools.com In the Reading Corner...

Janina Ramirez - unravelling Viking mysteries 27.03.2019 24:03

In this interview, Janina Ramirez talks to Nikki Gamble about her interest in the Viking world and her new historical mystery series for children. Support the show Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast, please support us by subscribing to our channel. and by purchasing books from our online bookshop, Bestbooksforschools.com In the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Direct...

Rob Biddulph - an eye for design 09.01.2019 34:31

Join Rob Biddulph in conversation with Nikki Gamble. Rob talks about the influence of his design background and introduces us to his latest project Dinosaur Juniors. Support the show Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast, please support us by subscribing to our channel. and by purchasing books from our online bookshop, Bestbooksforschools.com In the Reading Corner is presented by N...

Philip Reeve - fascination with trains. 06.01.2019 29:51

In this interview Philip Reeve talks about his Railhead series. Support the show Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast, please support us by subscribing to our channel. and by purchasing books from our online bookshop, Bestbooksforschools.com In the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Director of Just Imagine. Follow us on Youtube for more author events YouTube.com/@nikki...

Dianne Hofmeyr - writing The Glassmaker's Daughter 06.01.2019 35:01

Dianne Hofmeyr talks to Nikki Gamble about her picture book The Glassmaker's Daughter. Support the show Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast, please support us by subscribing to our channel. and by purchasing books from our online bookshop, Bestbooksforschools.com In the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Director of Just Imagine. Follow us on Youtube for more auth...

Benji Davies - the animator in the illustrator 04.01.2019 43:23

In this interview, Benji Davies talks about his picturebooks, the influence of animation and his interest in light and colour. Support the show Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast, please support us by subscribing to our channel. and by purchasing books from our online bookshop, Bestbooksforschools.com In the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Director of Just Imagine. ...

Karl Nova - from Hip Hop to Poetry 04.01.2019 33:37

In this interview, Karl Nova talks about his poetry and how growing up in Nigeria and Hip Hop has influenced his writing. Support the show Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast, please support us by subscribing to our channel. and by purchasing books from our online bookshop, Bestbooksforschools.com In the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Director of Just Imagine. Foll...

David Litchfield - making picturebooks. 04.01.2019 37:26

In this interview David talks about his illustration with Nikki Gamble. Support the show Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast, please support us by subscribing to our channel. and by purchasing books from our online bookshop, Bestbooksforschools.com In the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Director of Just Imagine. Follow us on Youtube for more author events YouTube.co...

Gareth P Jones - hitting the funny bone 20.11.2018 23:07

In this interview, Gareth P Jones talks to Nikki Gamble about funny writing and treats us to a bonus song. Support the show Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast, please support us by subscribing to our channel. and by purchasing books from our online bookshop, Bestbooksforschools.com In the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Director of Just Imagine. Follow us on Youtu...

Yuval Zommer - illustrating the natural world 19.11.2018 22:56

Author/illustrator, Yuval Zomer talks to Nikki Gamble about his passion for the natural world and for illustrating children's books. Support the show Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast, please support us by subscribing to our channel. and by purchasing books from our online bookshop, Bestbooksforschools.com In the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Director of Jus...

Rachel Rooney - A Kid in My Class 02.11.2018 31:11

In this interview, Rachel Rooney talks about her collection My Life as a Goldfish and her latest book A Kid in My Class . Support the show Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast, please support us by subscribing to our channel. and by purchasing books from our online bookshop, Bestbooksforschools.com In the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Director of Just Imagine. Foll...

Jason Reynolds - Long Way Down 01.10.2018 33:22

Jason Reynolds talks to Nikki Gamble about his powerful verse novel, Long Way Down and the imperative of social justice for children who are marginalised by society. Support the show Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast, please support us by subscribing to our channel. and by purchasing books from our online bookshop, Bestbooksforschools.com In the Reading Corner is presented by N...

Jane Ray - illustrating The Glassmaker's Daughter 27.09.2018 29:45

In this interview, Jane Ray talks about the inspirations behind The Glassmaker's Daughter and the challenge of painting glass. Support the show Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this podcast, please support us by subscribing to our channel. and by purchasing books from our online bookshop, Bestbooksforschools.com In the Reading Corner is presented by Nikki Gamble, Director of Just Imag...