Listen "Alison Lester and Jane Godwin on how children’s books change lives"
Episode Synopsis
Even years later, children's books can hold a special place in our hearts, and they also teach, comfort, inspire, and grow young minds, and set kids up for life. Two of Australia's best loved children's authors explore the importance of storytelling for children, and reflect on the books that have changed their lives.This talk was recorded at the Sorrento Writers Festival on 24 April 2025.SpeakersAlison Lester - Author, Magic Beach, Imagine, Noni the Pony, Kissed by the Moon and many more, Inaugural Children's Laureate 2012-13, Ambassador, Indigenous Literacy FoundationJane Godwin - Gogo and the Silver Shoes, Today we have no plans, Red House, Blue House, Green House, Treehouse, Say Hello and many moreFrancesca Carter (host) Sorrento Writers FestivalFrom the archives:Which subjects are taboo in children's books?Big Ideas, ABC Radio National, 11 September 2019
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.