The lasting legacy of Enid Blyton

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Amy Remeikis, Chief Political Analyst at the Australia Institute. 

Father Frank Brennan is philosophically aligned with Francis on many social justice issues, as a fellow Jesuit.   

The author and surgeon spoke with Philip Clark about grappling with the gap between scientific knowledge, the human body, and the complexity of actually living in harmony with it, as explored in her book, Alive. 

Almost everyone hears about the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World in grade school. Although the majority of these human-made marvels have been destroyed, their legacy remains in the modern day. And, according to some experts, at least one of these wonders may have never actually ... Show More

<p>Bestselling children’s book author and literary legend Judy Blume takes us back to her childhood New Jersey kitchen in the ‘40s, where she ate lamb chops and baked potato scrapings as a baby. She also shares a precious memento: her mother’s little yellow recipe box, filled wit ... Show More

When we first began the podcast, our main goal was to inspire more folks to read. But we also talked about how we might offer content to help parents inspire their kids become life long readers. It isn’t easy, and there is no magic bullet, but we have some of the best of the best ... Show More

What if the most powerful world your child will ever explore isn’t inside a screen—but just outside your door? In this magical episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, naturalist and author Susie Spikol returns to share enchanting stories, unforgettable facts, and simple, wonde ... Show More

Hardly anyone knows Ursula Parrott today, but not long ago she was close to being a household name. As a bestselling novelist of the Roaring Twenties and beyond, Parrott's life was filled with literature, celebrity, and scandal. In this episode, Jacke talks to Parrott's biographe ... Show More

“Because of Winn-Dixie” author Kate DiCamillo shares her journey from dreaming about writing to becoming a beloved children’s author. Discover how she overcame rejection, found inspiration, and continues to spark imagination in kids everywhere. 

<p>If we trace the origins of the most powerful magical artifacts in history — the Deathly Hallows — the trail always leads back to one family: the Peverells.</p><p><br></p><p>Three brothers whose story exists somewhere between myth and memory — remembered in children’s tales, bu ... Show More

Five Little Peppers at School by Margaret Sidney audiobook. Genre: family Get ready to be transported to a world of warmth, wit, and wisdom with the timeless audiobook 'Five Little Peppers at School' by Margaret Sidney, a classic tale that has captivated readers for generations ... Show More

On March 2, we celebrate Read Across America Day, a time when schools across the U.S. encourage kids to dive into the magical world of books. But why March 2? Well, it’s no coincidence—that’s the birthday of a man whose impact on children’s literature is nothing short of legendar ... Show More