State Library of New South Wales
The Library That Made Me
The Library That Made Me podcast brings to life the stories of acclaimed Australian writers, thinkers, performers and other remarkable individuals as they reflect on the libraries that have shaped them. Hosted by Philllipa McGuinness, these stories reveal the funny, moving, surprising and deeply personal connections we have with libraries, as shared by contributors ranging from Anna Funder to Markus Zusak. A love letter to libraries everywhere, this podcast will make you wonder about the library that made you. Originally published in the book The Library That Made Me: 200 years of the State Li...
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Oct 6, 2026
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Episodes
The library that made Stephen Page 06.10.2026 12:27
Stephen Page AO – former artistic director of Bangarra Dance Theatre 1991-2022 - talks about the library that made him.
The library that made Rhys Gard 06.10.2026 6:16
Rhys Gard - writer and former chair of the Mudgee Readers' Festival - talks about the library that made him.
The library that made Gail Jones 06.10.2026 7:11
Gail Jones - award winning writer and academic - talks about the library that made her.
The library that made Anne Summers 06.10.2026 7:33
Anne Summers AO - award-winning author, journalist and feminist leader - talks about the library that made her.
The library that made Richard Glover 06.10.2026 7:22
Richard Glover - author, journalist and radio host - talks about the library that made him.
The library that made Mark McKenna 02.09.2026 7:52
Mark McKenna - Historian, author and professor - talks about the library that made him.
The library that made Alana Valentine 02.09.2026 7:07
Alana Valentine - Playwright, librettist and director - talks about the library that made her.
The library that made Penelope Seidler 02.09.2026 7:33
Penelope Seidler AM LFRAIA - architect and head of Seilder Architects - talks about the library that made her.
The library that made Sarah Holland-Batt 02.09.2026 6:48
Sarah Holland-Batt - award-winning poet, editor and critic - talks about the library that made her.
The library that made Ali Cobby Eckermann 02.09.2026 6:59
Ali Cobby Eckermann - award-winning Yankunytjatjara poet - talks about the library that made her.
The library that made Markus Zusak 04.08.2026 5:29
Markus Zusak - international bestselling author - talks about the library that made him.
The library that made David Gaunt 04.08.2026 6:10
David Gaunt - co-owner of independent bookstore Gleebooks - talks about the library that made him.
The library that made Michelle Arrow 04.08.2026 5:33
Michelle Arrow – author and historian - talks about the library that made her.
The library that made Suzie Miller 03.08.2026 6:34
Suzie Miller - award-winning playwright, screenwriter, novelist and librettist - talks about the libary that made her.
The library that made Shankari Chandran 03.08.2026 8:15
Shankari Chandran - award-winning novelist - talks about the library that made her.
The library that made Grace Karskens 02.07.2026 8:17
Grace Karskens – author and professor of history at the University of NSW – talks about the library that made her.
The library that made Grace Karskens 02.07.2026 8:17
Grace Karskens – author and professor of history at the University of NSW – talks about the library that made her.
The library that made Jonty Claypole 01.07.2026 7:11
Jonty Claypole MBE – writer, podcaster and documentary producer – talks about the library that made him.
The library that made Jonty Claypole 01.07.2026 7:11
Jonty Claypole MBE – writer, podcaster and documentary producer – talks about the library that made him.
The library that made Yumna Kassab 30.06.2026 5:00
Yumna Kassab – Western Sydney-based author – talks about the library that made her.
The library that made Yumna Kassab 30.06.2026 5:00
Yumna Kassab – Western Sydney-based author – talks about the library that made her.
The library that made Anna Funder 29.06.2026 7:00
Anna Funder – award-winning author – talks about the library that made her.
The library that made Anna Funder 29.06.2026 7:00
Anna Funder – award-winning author – talks about the library that made her.
The library that made Kate Evans 28.06.2026 7:00
Dr Kate Evans – radio producer, presenter and critic – talks about the library that made her.
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