The Power of a Book

Dwayne Fields

Dwayne Fields is an explorer, presenter, author and Chief Scout in the UK. Together with our host Rachel Parris [https://www.instagram.com/rachelsvparris/] (BAFTA-nominated comedian, actor, author), Dwayne reveals (at least) three children's books that have helped shape him into who he is today. Delivering not quite the soundtrack of his life, but the literary yarns that knit it together. A kind of "desert-island-children's-book" show. Three books: * Childhood favourite - the book that shaped who they are today, a little window into their childhood * Shared book - an important book, read with someone significant today * Gift to the future - a title to donate to The Children's Book Project, inspiring a future generation Brought to you by The Children's Book Project [https://childrensbookproject.co.uk/] - the Queen's Award-winning national charity that takes your pre-loved, unwanted children’s books and gives them to families with few, if any, of their own. Just by listening, you help us achieve our goal - to eliminate book poverty in children. Guests this series: * Hero Fiennes Tiffin and Dónal Finn * Suzi Ruffell * Dwayne Fields * Caitlin Moran * Jim Chapman * Katherine Rundell Guests last series: * Lauren Laverne * Stephen and Anita Mangan * Clare Balding * David and Ivor Baddiel * Andi Oliver * Suli Breaks * Bonus panel ep hosted by Tracy Chevalier To discover the recommended books of all our guests, and support your local bookshop, visit the independent bookseller's website here [https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/CBP]. Written, produced and edited by Rachel Shelley [https://www.instagram.com/reallyrachelshelley/] Production assistant: Lucy Antonatos. [https://www.instagram.com/lucyantonatos/] In collaboration with The Children's Book Project [https://childrensbookproject.co.uk/]charity. Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thepowerofabookpodcast/] YouTube TikTok Help us eliminate book poverty in children: Find your local book donation site [https://childrensbookproject.co.uk/families-and-individuals/] Follow The Children's Book Project on X [https://x.com/lonbookproject?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/childrensbookproject/] Every time you do, we get one step closer to dramatically transforming a child's life. That's The Power of a Book. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Suzi Ruffell

Suzi Ruffell [https://www.instagram.com/suziruffellcomedy/]is a comedian, writer and a wildly qualified dancer. Together with our host Rachel Parris [https://www.instagram.com/rachelsvparris/] (BAFTA-nominated comedian, actor, author), Suzi reveals (at least) three children's books that have helped shape her into who she is today. Delivering not quite the soundtrack of her life, but the literary yarns that knit it together. A kind of "desert-island-children's-book" show. Three books: * Childhood favourite - the book that shaped who they are today, a little window into their childhood * Shared book - an important book, read with someone significant today * Gift to the future - a title to donate to The Children's Book Project, inspiring a future generation Brought to you by The Children's Book Project [https://childrensbookproject.co.uk/] - the Queen's Award-winning national charity that takes your pre-loved, unwanted children’s books and gives them to families with few, if any, of their own. Just by listening, you help us achieve our goal - to eliminate book poverty in children. Guests this series: * Hero Fiennes Tiffin and Dónal Finn * Suzi Ruffell * Dwayne Fields * Caitlin Moran * Jim Chapman * Katherine Rundell Guests last series: * Lauren Laverne * Stephen and Anita Mangan * Clare Balding * David and Ivor Baddiel * Andi Oliver * Suli Breaks * Bonus panel ep hosted by Tracy Chevalier To discover the recommended books of all our guests, and support your local bookshop, visit the independent bookseller's website here [https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/CBP]. Written, produced and edited by Rachel Shelley [https://www.instagram.com/reallyrachelshelley/] Assistant: Lucy Antonatos. [https://www.instagram.com/lucyantonatos/] In collaboration with The Children's Book Project [https://childrensbookproject.co.uk/]charity. Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thepowerofabookpodcast/] YouTube TikTok Help us eliminate book poverty in children: Find your local book donation site [https://childrensbookproject.co.uk/families-and-individuals/] Follow The Children's Book Project on X [https://x.com/lonbookproject?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/childrensbookproject/] Every time you do, we get one step closer to dramatically transforming a child's life. That's The Power of a Book. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Hero Fiennes Tiffin and Dónal Finn

Hero Fiennes Tiffin [https://www.instagram.com/hero_ft/?hl=en-gb] and Dónal Finn [https://www.instagram.com/donal.finn/] are two actors, rising stars in film, television and theatre. Most recently, setting the screen alight in Amazon TV's Young Sherlock. [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8599532/] Together with our host Rachel Parris [https://www.instagram.com/rachelsvparris/] (BAFTA-nominated comedian, actor, author), Hero and Dónal reveal (at least) three children's books that have helped shape them into who they are today. Delivering not quite the soundtrack of their lives, but the literary yarns that knit a life together. A kind of "desert-island-children's-book" show. Three books: * Childhood favourite - the book that shaped who they are today, a little window into their childhood * Shared book - an important book, read with someone significant today * Gift to the future - a title to donate to The Children's Book Project, inspiring a future generation Brought to you by The Children's Book Project [https://childrensbookproject.co.uk/] - the Queen's Award-winning national charity that takes your pre-loved, unwanted children’s books and gives them to families with few, if any, of their own. Just by listening, you help us achieve our goal - to eliminate book poverty in children. Guests this series: * Hero Fiennes Tiffin and Dónal Finn * Suzi Ruffell * Dwayne Fields * Caitlin Moran * Jim Chapman * Katherine Rundell Guests last series: * Lauren Laverne * Anita and Stephen Mangan * Clare Balding * Ivor and David Baddiel * Andi Oliver * Suli Breaks * Bonus panel ep hosted by Tracy Chevalier, featuring Patrice Lawrence, Jessie Burton and Francesca Simon. To discover the recommended books of all our guests, and support your local bookshop, visit the independent bookseller's website here [https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/CBP]. Written, produced and edited by Rachel Shelley [https://www.instagram.com/reallyrachelshelley/] Assistant Producer: Lucy Antonatos. [https://www.instagram.com/lucyantonatos/] Production Assistant: Tanner Foweraker In collaboration with The Children's Book Project [https://childrensbookproject.co.uk/]charity. Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thepowerofabookpodcast/] YouTube TikTok Help us eliminate book poverty in children: Find your local book donation site [https://childrensbookproject.co.uk/families-and-individuals/] Follow The Children's Book Project on X [https://x.com/lonbookproject?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/childrensbookproject/] Every time you do, we get one step closer to dramatically transforming a child's life. That's The Power of a Book. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Power of a Book Season 2 Trailer

Together with our host Rachel Parris [https://www.instagram.com/rachelsvparris/] (BAFTA-nominated comedian, actor, author), our guests reveal (at least) three children's books that have helped make them who they are today. Delivering not quite the soundtrack of their lives, but the literary yarns that knit it together. A kind of "desert-island-children's-book" show. Three books: * Childhood favourite - the book that shaped who they are today, a little window into their childhood * Shared book - an important book, read with someone significant today * Gift to the future - a title to donate to The Children's Book Project, inspiring a future generation Brought to you by The Children's Book Project [https://childrensbookproject.co.uk/] - the Queen's Award-winning national charity that takes your pre-loved, unwanted children’s books and gives them to families with few, if any, of their own. Just by listening, you help us achieve our goal - to eliminate book poverty in children. Guests this series: * Hero Fiennes Tiffin and Dónal Finn * Suzy Ruffell * Dwayne Fields * Caitlin Moran * Jim Chapman * Katherine Rundell Guests last series: * Lauren Laverne * Stephen and Anita Mangan * Clare Balding * David and Ivor Baddiel * Andi Oliver * Suli Breaks * Bonus panel ep hosted by Tracy Chevalier To discover the recommended books of all our guests, and support your local bookshop, visit the independent bookseller's website here [https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/CBP]. Written, produced and edited by Rachel Shelley [https://www.instagram.com/reallyrachelshelley/] In collaboration with The Children's Book Project [https://childrensbookproject.co.uk/]charity. Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thepowerofabookpodcast/] YouTube TikTok Help us eliminate book poverty in children: Find your local book donation site [https://childrensbookproject.co.uk/families-and-individuals/] Follow The Children's Book Project on X [https://x.com/lonbookproject?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/childrensbookproject/] Every time you do, we get one step closer to dramatically transforming a child's life. That's The Power of a Book. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Tracy Chevalier and Our Esteemed Authors Live In Conversation: Patrice Lawrence, Francesca Simon, Jessie Burton

Tracy Chevalier [https://www.instagram.com/tracychevalierwriter/] is an author (The Girl With the Pearl Earring), our compere for the evening and a former publisher. Patrice Lawrence [https://www.instagram.com/lawrencepatrice/] is an author (Orangeboy), journalist and feminist. Francesca Simon [https://www.francescasimon.com/meet-francesca/] is an author (Horrid Henry series), ambassador for children's literacy and a former trustee of The World Book Day charity. Jessie Burton [https://www.instagram.com/jessieburton/] is an author (The Miniaturist), former actor and keen mudlarker. Introduced by our host Rachel Parris [https://www.instagram.com/rachelsvparris/] (BAFTA-nominated comedian, actor, author), our esteemed panel of authors reveal (at least) three children's books that have helped make them who they are today. Delivering not quite the soundtrack of their life, but the literary yarns that knit it together. A kind of "desert-island-children's-book" show. Three books: * Childhood favourite - the book that shaped who they are today, a little window into their childhood * A childhood book that ignited their writing * Gift to the future - a title to donate to The Children's Book Project, inspiring a future generation PLUS we hear from our illustrious supporters, Phoenix Court Works [https://www.phoenixcourt.vc], with a walking tour of London's literary hot spot Somers Town alongside COO Catherine Lenson. Brought to you by The Children's Book Project [https://childrensbookproject.co.uk/] - the Queen's Award-winning national charity that takes your pre-loved, unwanted children’s books and gives them to families with few, if any, of their own. Just by listening, you help us achieve our goal - to eliminate book poverty in children. Guests this series: * Lauren Laverne * Stephen and Anita Mangan * Clare Balding * David and Ivor Baddiel * Andi Oliver * Suli Breaks * Bonus panel ep hosted by Tracy Chevalier To discover the recommended books of all our guests, and support your local bookshop, visit the independent bookseller's website here [https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/CBP]. Written, produced and edited by Rachel Shelley [https://www.instagram.com/reallyrachelshelley/] Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thepowerofabookpodcast/] YouTube TikTok Help us eliminate book poverty in children: Find your local book donation site [https://childrensbookproject.co.uk/families-and-individuals/] Follow The Children's Book Project on X [https://x.com/lonbookproject?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/childrensbookproject/] Every time you do, we get one step closer to dramatically transforming a child's life. That's The Power of a Book. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.