KidLit Classics

KidLit Classics is a podcast dedicated to celebrating classic children's literature. It is an ode to childhood reading and the kidlit community. Each episode I chat with one guest from the kidlit industry - be it author, bookseller, educator, publishing professional - about the children's book that sparked their love of reading, got them involved in the kidlit community, or is just the one they love the most. We take a deep dive into each guest's chosen book, discussing what it's about, why it's so special, how it influenced children's literature and literary culture, and finish with a dramatic reading and a brief chat about the guest's own work. If you are loving the podcast, why not Buy Me A Coffee ... Each donation helps with the time and effort involved in preparing, recording, editing, producing, distributing and marketing the episodes - ensuring we're sustainable and can continue supporting the kidlit community.

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Anna Battese talks Del-Del, KidLit Classics Podcast Episode 4

November 30, 2022 • Sam-Ellen • Season 1 • Episode 4

About this episode’s KidLit Classic:

Del-Del is a YA psychological thriller from prolific Australian writer, Victor Kelleher. Published in 1992, it was shortlisted for the Carnegie medal and nominated for a Ditmar Award.

In this episode we discuss what Del-Del is about, why children’s author Anna Battese loves it, Kelleher's unique writing style and complex world-building, and end with a dramatic reading.

About this week’s guest, Anna Battese

Anna Battese was once a marine biologist, but now spends her days writing children’s stories full of adventure, heart, and the occasional (but always friendly) shark. The first two books in her junior fiction series, PD McPem’s Agency for Mysterious Mysteries, are out now with Yellow Brick books.

Connect with Anna Battese: Instagram: @annabattese / Website: annabattese.com

Connect with host Sam-Ellen Bound: Instagram @samellenb / Website www.samanthaellenbound.com

To find out more about Victor Kelleher go here

Buy Del-Del here

Credits:

Opening and Outro music:

‘Funny Whimsical Music’ by MoodMode, accessed via Storyblocks. Purchased and used under Storyblocks’ Royalty-Free Individual License Agreement.

Sound files:

‘dark-ambient-texture‘ by SergeQuadrado Used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement.

‘Door 2’ by Bane Sound. Used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement.

‘Night Crickets Ambience on Rural Property’ by OwlStorm. Used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement.

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