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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Rowan Simpkin from the National Centre for Australian Children's Literature talks Pastures of the Blue Crane / KidLit Classics S2 Episode 14

May 25, 2023 • Sam-Ellen & Rowan Simpkin NCACL • Season 2 • Episode 14

About this episode’s KidLit Classic:

Pastures of the Blue Crane is a 1964 #LoveOzYA written by Hesba Brinsmead. It is a classic coming-of-age story infused with the Australian landscape and racial issues of the time.

In this episode, National Centre for Australian Children's Literature volunteer Rowan Simpkin discusses how this book's quintessential 'Australian-ness' appealed to her as a coming-of-age story, about the way it invokes landscape and explores racial prejudice, and of the enormous importance of institutions dedicated exclusively to children's literature.

About NCACL:
The National Centre for Australian Children’s Literature is a comprehensive collection of resources about Australian authors, illustrators, publishers and their creative works.

The collection includes over 53,000 books and holds a unique part of Australia's cultural and literary heritage.

Connect with NCACL: Twitter: @NatCentAusChLit / Website: https://www.ncacl.org.au/

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

Find out more about Hesba Brinsmead here

Buy Pastures of the Blue Crane here

Books Mentioned in Podcast:
Colin Thiele
Finding Our Heart by Thomas Mayo
Beach Birds by Bridget Farmer

Contemporary Books Similar to POTBC:
The Quicksand Pony & The Snow Pony by Alison Lester

Enjoying KidLit Classics? Like, share, subscribe, leave a review! Interested in being a guest? Get in touch with me via my contact page, or send an email to boundpublishingservices@gmail.com.

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 used under the Pixabay Music License Agreement.
'office ambience' by Chelly01
'staff canteen background' by agonda

Transcript:
coming soon

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Sam-Ellen Bound

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