Episodes
Writers Read by LiTracey - Getting THAT book in children's hands. On this episode Tracey chats with Marlies Hobbs about the book she has co-written with her husband Jai, 'Financially Literate Youth - FLY'. Plus our regular recommender Rebecca provides her insights into this book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 03/25/21
Published 03/25/21
Writers Read by LiTracey - getting THAT book in children's hands. On this episode Tracey chats with Kesta Fleming.  Kesta reads aloud from her debut chapter book 'Marlow Brown - Scientist in the Making' and our student reviewer Liv gives us her rating of this book.  Plus, our regular recommender Rebecca provides her insights on Marlow Brown. In Tracey's tip, Tracey discusses practices that impact reading motivation and the important role of the teacher in helping students find 'that'...
Published 12/08/20
Writers Read by LiTracey - getting THAT book in children's hands. On this episode Tracey chats with Nean McKenzie.  Nean reads aloud from her debut novel 'Cryptosight' and our student reviewer Liv gives us her rating of this book.  Plus, our regular recommender Rebecca provides her insights on Naan's new novel. In Tracey's tip, Tracey discusses practices that impact reading motivation.    
Published 08/02/20
Writers Read by LiTracey - getting THAT book in children's hands.  On this episode Tracey chats with Rukhsana Khan. Rukhsana reads from her multiple award winning book 'Wanting Mor'. Plus, Rebecca Bird recommends some other Rukhsana Khan titles that will help you get THAT book in your hands. Plus, our student reviewer Liv gives us her rating on Wanting Mor.
Published 04/26/20
Writers Read by LiTracey - getting THAT book in children's hands.  This episode features author and literary journalist Jane Sullivan.  We chat about her latest book 'Storytime', where she revisits books from her childhood.
Published 03/08/20
Writers Read by LiTracey - getting THAT book in children's hands.  This is the next in our series of professional development podcasts, sharing insights from global reading experts. On this episode Tracey chats with USA based, world leader in reading instruction - Kathy Collins.  Kathy discusses her life as a reader as well as the important work of authentic reading instruction for young readers.
Published 02/23/20
Writers Read by LiTracey - getting THAT book in children's hands.  This is the next in our series of professional development podcasts, sharing insights from global reading experts. On this episode Tracey chats with USA based staff developer from Columbia University - Rebecca Cronin.  Rebecca provides lots of practical examples of how to use small groups to help students apply phonics knowledge to their own reading and writing.
Published 01/16/20
Writers Read by LiTracey - getting THAT book in children's hands.  On this episode Tracey chats with Jacqueline Harvey. Jacqueline reads from her popular Kensy and Max series, and we hear about her life as a reader.  Plus, Rebecca Bird recommends some other Jacqueline Harvey titles that will help you get THAT book in your hands. Our student reviewer Liv gives us her rating on Kensy and Max. Tracey's Tip this episode is all about the power of reading aloud.
Published 12/10/19
On this episode we are live at Shakespeare's Bookshop for the first Australian launch of 'Horse Museum' by Dr Seuss, with South Australian illustrator Andrew Joyner. Mike and Becky Lucas - owners of Shakespeare's Bookshop in Blackwood, South Australia help us celebrate this exciting event.
Published 10/27/19
On this episode we are live at the SCBWI SA Professional Day. We feature South Australian author Sean Williams, along with our regular recommender Rebecca Bird. Sean talks about his life as a reader, and reads from his latest young adult book 'Impossible Music'.
Published 10/13/19
Writers Read by LiTracey - getting THAT book in children's hands.  On this episode Tracey chats with Louise Park. Louise reads from her popular D-Bot Squad series, and we hear about her life as a reader.  Plus, Rebecca Bird recommends some other Louise Park titles that will help you get THAT book in your hands. Our student reviewer Liv gives us her rating on D-Bot Squad. Tracey's Tip this episode is all about reading resilience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 10/02/19
Discover your secret reading powers with the CBCA Younger Readers short listed books! This mini episode forms part of a series of short Book Week focused podcasts.  Hear a read aloud by each of the authors nominated in the 2019 Younger Readers category. Also, these authors talk to the Book Week theme 'Reading is my secret power' as they reflect on their life as a reader.
Published 08/06/19
Discover your secret reading powers with the CBCA Younger Readers short listed books! This mini episode forms part of a series of short Book Week focused podcasts.  Hear a read aloud by each of the authors nominated in the 2019 Younger Readers category. Also, these authors talk to the Book Week theme 'Reading is my secret power' as they reflect on their life as a reader.
Published 08/06/19
Discover your secret reading powers with the CBCA Younger Readers short listed books! This mini episode forms part of a series of short Book Week focused podcasts.  Hear a read aloud by each of the authors nominated in the 2019 Younger Readers category. Also, these authors talk to the Book Week theme 'Reading is my secret power' as they reflect on their life as a reader.
Published 08/05/19
Discover your secret reading powers with the CBCA Younger Readers short listed books! This mini episode forms part of a series of short Book Week focused podcasts.  Hear a read aloud by each of the authors nominated in the 2019 Younger Readers category. Also, these authors talk to the Book Week theme 'Reading is my secret power' as they reflect on their life as a reader.
Published 08/04/19
Discover your secret reading powers with the CBCA Younger Readers short listed books! This mini episode forms part of a series of short Book Week focused podcasts.  Hear a read aloud by each of the authors nominated in the 2019 Younger Readers category. Also, these authors talk to the Book Week theme 'Reading is my secret power' as they reflect on their life as a reader.
Published 08/03/19
Writers Read by LiTracey - getting THAT book in children's hands.  On this episode Tracey chats with Jack Heath. Jack reads from his first book in the 'Liars' series, and we hear about his life as a reader.  Plus, Rebecca Bird recommends some other Jack Heath titles that will help you get THAT book in your hands. Tracey's Tip this episode is all about when and why we abandon books.
Published 07/29/19
Writers Read by LiTracey - getting THAT book in children's hands.  On this episode Tracey chats with Tristan Bancks. Tristan reads from his latest Tom Weekly book 'My Life and Other Failed Experiments', and we hear about his life as a reader.  See how many 'Liv's' our student reviewer gives this hilarious book - and find out how you can win a copy! Plus, Rebecca Bird recommends some other Tristan Bancks titles that will help you get THAT book in your hands. Tracey's Tip this episode is all...
Published 07/16/19
Writers Read by LiTracey - getting THAT book in children's hands.  On this episode Tracey chats with Emily Gale. Emily reads from her YA novel 'I Am Out With Lanterns', and we hear about her life as a reader.  Plus, Rebecca Bird recommends some other Emily Gale titles that will help you get THAT book in your hands. Tracey's Tip this episode is all about reading the classics.
Published 06/18/19
Writers Read by LiTracey - getting THAT book in children's hands.  On this episode Tracey chats with Fleur Ferris. Fleur reads from her YA novel 'Found', and we hear about her life as a reader.  Plus, Rebecca Bird recommends some other Fleur Ferris titles that will help you get THAT book in your hands. Tracey's Tip this episode is all about the reading death spiral and using audio books.
Published 04/29/19
Writers Read by LiTracey - getting THAT book in children's hands.  On this episode Tracey chats with Hilary Rogers. Hilary reads from the first of her 'Girltopia' series, and we hear about her life as a reader.  Plus, Rebecca Bird recommends some other Hilary Rogers titles that will help you get THAT book in your hands. Tracey's Tip this episode is all about the benefits of rereading.
Published 03/04/19
Listen to us live at the Adelaide Podcast Festival during the Adelaide Fringe!  We feature South Australian authors Adam Cece and Kelly Hibbert, as well as our regular recommender Rebecca Bird. Each author talks about their life as a reader, Adam reads from his latest book 'Twin Spin', and Rebecca talks about the important role adults play in helping children build a reading life.
Published 03/01/19
Writers Read by LiTracey - getting THAT book in children's hands.  On this episode Tracey chats with Belinda Murrell. Belinda reads from her book 'Pippa's Island, Camp Castaway', and we hear about her reading life.  Plus, Rebecca Bird recommends some other Belinda Murrell titles that will help you get THAT book in your hands. Tracey's Tip this episode is all about creating reading nooks in your home and having access to books over the summer.
Published 12/04/18
Writers Read by LiTracey - getting THAT book in children's hands.  On this episode Tracey chats with Adam Cece. Adam reads from his book 'The Extremely Weird Thing that Happened in Huggabie Falls', and we hear about his reading life.  Plus, Rebecca Bird recommends some other Adam Cece titles that will help you get THAT book in your hands. Tracey's Tip this episode is all about being a sneaky reader.
Published 10/13/18