BBC Radio Cornwall is interviewing Gilly Sloper, author of the newly published children's novel 'The Fairies of Jenny's Field'. Time to tune in as you hear conversations between her and Debbie McCrory. Nine-year-old Nell and her six-year-old brother Charlie live in Cornwall and they have a teacher who believes in fairies. And very soon they will, too, because something has to be put right. In a charming story of fairies, children and time author Gilly Sloper creates in The Fairies of Jenny's Field a world where drawings can come to life and fairies can place their babies in the soft middles of daisies while they go to gather food. But all is not right, a terrible thing has happened and only the children can fix it, but can they find their way to the past to do it?
Valerie Albrecht, author of 'The Story Behind the Story' is at Smith's Alternative bookstore in Canberra to talk about her book, a gripping biography of a Navajo medicine man. Native American traditions are rich and enigmatic to many, with populations sadly dwindling and protectiveness over the culture that remains. In this book, Valerie Albrecht, Australian Biographer of Indigenous Peoples, writes the life, work and world views of Elroy Begay, a Navajo Medicine Man who unexpectedly invited her to do so. The telling and scripting spread over four years of meetings and conversations, living within his family and community on Chinle Reservation Arizona, attending and assisting his ceremonies and researching. Included is knowledge on the Navajo Creation story; time honoured traditional medicine and ceremonial practices which are permissible to be written; information on reservation family life and Elroy's philosophical perspectives. As well, Albrecht shares her processing of what proved to be an intensely paradigm shifting experience for both herself and Elroy. Clearly interwoven through-out, is Elroy's creed and core principle of acceptance: acceptance of your history, your culture, yourself and your uniqueness, and for the ‘hand' you have been dealt - Elroy is a paraplegic medicine man living, practising and being cared for between two ways of life and two sets of health conventions. He tells The Story Behind the Story to preserve it and to bring hope and pride for his people.
A very special day is lined up for Amanda Kehoe, the fantastic author of 'TJ and his Wheelable Chair' as she spends her morning in Newbridge Library. Her first call of the day will be a short interview in front of a camera, answering random questions pulled from a hat, and then performing a reading of her already-popular book. Come down and see your favourite author, meet her and see in person her gaining popularity as she is joined by the local media. Have your signed copy now as it could be a extremely treasured item in the future. TJ cannot walk or talk, but he still loves to listen and play with his friends. Join him as he shows that disabilities are no barrier to a happy and fulfilling life...
Merstham Library will be hosting a reading with author of 'Bath Time', the marvellous Loyce Ojo. Grab your kids and head down to see this wonderful author in person. Jerry Rabbit HATES having a bath. He tells his mum he's going upstairs to wash but never does! One by one his friends, River, Owl and Squirrel, ask him to clean himself but he doesn't listen. Eventually, his laziness teaches him a lesson!
Tune into Radio Mansfield Thursday to listen to the fantastic K.L. Loveley as she is interviewed about her book 'Alice'. Tune in on 103.2 or click on this link to take you directly to the site and listen online. Alice is near breaking point. Floods have left her beautiful dream home a damaged mess, her step children's lack of respect is giving her migraines and, worst of all, her husband is giving her no support to lean on. Her life is slowly spiralling out of control. When Alice's daughter, Anne Marie, repeatedly falls victim to aggressive vandals, Alice finally can take no more. She decides to take control of the mess that has become her life, and finally frees herself from the chaos that has been bringing her down. Freedom, however, isn't as sweet as Alice first thought it might be. She finds herself yearning for something she can't quite put her finger on. In her quest to find it, Alice finds herself turning to alcohol.
Tune into Coast FM Thursday afternoon to listen to the fantastic Gilly Sloper talking about her debut novel 'The Fairies of Jenny's Field'. This book is of how one teacher tells her pupils the truth about fairies... they're real! Nine-year-old Nell and her six-year-old brother Charlie live in Cornwall and they have a teacher who believes in fairies. And very soon they will, too, because something has to be put right. In a charming story of fairies, children and time author Gilly Sloper creates in The Fairies of Jenny's Field a world where drawings can come to life and fairies can place their babies in the soft middles of daisies while they go to gather food. But all is not right, a terrible thing has happened and only the children can fix it, but can they find their way to the past to do it? Listen to Coast FM on 96.5 FM if you're in West Cornwall, or tune in via the link below.
Reigate Library will be hosting a reading with author of 'Bath Time', the marvellous Loyce Ojo. Grab your kids and head down to see this wonderful author in person. Jerry Rabbit HATES having a bath. He tells his mum he's going upstairs to wash but never does! One by one his friends, River, Owl and Squirrel, ask him to clean himself but he doesn't listen. Eventually, his laziness teaches him a lesson!
Redhill Library will be hosting a reading with author of 'Bath Time', the marvellous Loyce Ojo. Grab your kids and head down to see this wonderful author in person. Jerry Rabbit HATES having a bath. He tells his mum he's going upstairs to wash but never does! One by one his friends, River, Owl and Squirrel, ask him to clean himself but he doesn't listen. Eventually, his laziness teaches him a lesson!