Revisiting the BEST BITS of 2022!!!

Revisiting the BEST BITS of 2022!!!

Author: Fun Kids December 28, 2022 Duration: 41:47

In this special throwback episode of Book Worms, Bex gets reflective and takes a trip down memory lane with highlights from this year.

Kicking off the show, Alison Hammond talks about her fantastic book on black people in British history Black in Time, documenting the figures you probably haven't heard about in history lessons. Ben Miller talks about his book The Night We Got Stuck in a Story while Bex fires a round of riddles! Christopher Edge talks us through the themes and characters in Escape Room, and finally Benjamin Dean chats on seeing The Secret Sunshine Project in book shop windows and what aspects of his life inspired the story.

Celebrate the fabulous guests and novels we've had this year and look forward to a 2023 FULL of new books!!

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Ever wondered what happens inside the mind of someone who writes stories for children? Each episode of Fun Kids Book Quest is a chance to find out, hosted by Bex from the popular children's radio station. She sits down with brilliant authors who not only share the secrets behind their creations-where ideas come from, who their favourite characters are-but also bring their pages to life by reading chapters aloud. It’s like a backstage pass to the world of children’s literature. Alongside these conversations, Bex and a few of her friends regularly gather to share their own personal recommendations, highlighting the best new kids' books they've discovered each month. This podcast turns reading into an adventure, offering young listeners and their families a direct connection to the voices behind the stories they love. Tune in for a regular dose of literary discovery and captivating readings that are perfect for story time, car journeys, or simply curling up at home. The whole family is invited on this quest to celebrate a lifelong love of books.
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