The Power of a Book

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.

Suli Breaks

Suli Breaks is a poet, a performer, a storyteller, an author and a father. Together with our host Rachel Parris [https://www.instagram.com/rachelsvparris/] (BAFTA-nominated comedian, actor, author), Suli reveals (at least) three children's books that have helped make him 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 PLUS we hear from some of our Children's Book Project partners, big and small, including ASDA [https://www.instagram.com/asda/?hl=en], Bonnier Books [https://www.instagram.com/bonnierbooks_uk/?hl=en] and Philip Howard Books [https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/Philiphowardbooks] in Leeds. 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/] 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.

Andi Oliver

Andi Oliver is a cook, an author, a TV personality and a mother. Together with our host Rachel Parris [https://www.instagram.com/rachelsvparris/] (BAFTA-nominated comedian, actor, author), Andi reveals (at least) three children's books that have helped make her 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 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]. PLUS we hear more from our host Rachel Parris on her fabulous new book Introducing Mrs Collins [https://bio.to/mrscollins?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadq0ncLYxZpiDs8_aCmuaW8u0nY6zls0PD8Mw9mVk2L4jstZn-DqBkNb66tEg_aem_QigRGSF2Aajt0dTwxxqUag] - a sequel to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. 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 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.

David and Ivor Baddiel

David Baddiel [https://www.instagram.com/therealbaddiel/] is a comedian, writer, story-teller, football fanatic and father. Ivor Baddiel [https://www.instagram.com/ivorbaddiel/] is also a comedian, writer, story-teller, football fanatic and father. Together with our host Rachel Parris [https://www.instagram.com/rachelsvparris/] (BAFTA-nominated comedian, actor, author), brothers David and Ivor 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 them 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 * PLUS Ultimate Football Heroes [https://heroesfootball.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacgX_kXN3T5oxZe5CYLCjqc-n0zTyYQ4cnU7MN8SlKR_wy-hJb2eV84hU378A_aem_NQdP0eD9kEsmdGNgMQpbKA] authors and brothers Matt [https://www.instagram.com/mattoldfieldbooks/] and Tom Oldfield, along with West London football team QPR [https://www.instagram.com/qprwomenfc/], on the power of football books with reluctant readers. 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]. 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/] 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.