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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Adrian Beck talks Paul Jennings/Unreal, KidLit Classics Podcast S2 Episode 9

March 09, 2023 • Sam-Ellen Bound & Adrian Beck • Season 2 • Episode 9

About this episode’s KidLit Classic:

Paul Jennings is one of Australia's most loved children's authors. His funny, wacky and heartfelt short stories have been making us laugh and cry for years.

In this episode Adrian Beck discusses how Paul Jennings and the Un-series got him and a whole generation of kids into reading, Paul's lasting legacy on Aussie kidlit, why his stories work so well, and the enormous success of television show Round the Twist. As always, we finish with a dramatic reading.

About this week’s guest, Adrian Beck:

Before he was a children's author, Adrian Beck worked as a television producer on such shows as the Logie Awards and Kids WB. He is now a sought after kidlit presenter and program host, alongside his writing career.

Connect with Adrian Beck on Instagram: @adrianbeckbooks / Website: adrianbeck.com.au

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

Mentioned in podcast:

Total Quack-Up! Buy here

Adrian's interview with Paul Jennings for Better Reading Kids here (it's beautiful)

Oliver Phommavanh website

Nat Amoore website

Tim Harris website

Paul Jennings website

Buy Unreal/Paul Jennings books here

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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:

All sound files are used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement.

‘kids crowd theatre’ by TRP.
‘pan films_tiptoe’ by rhavinga.
‘funny sound effect’ by ShidenBeatsMusic.
'Running on path through forest’ by TRP.
‘creek’ by imagia tv.
‘dive’ by Bruno.auzet.

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Sam-Ellen Bound

Host