Mostly Book Talk
A podcast for teachers, librarians, and parents who are passionate about supporting children's and teenagers' reading for pleasure. We dive into the vibrant world of children’s and YA literature, offering expert book recommendations, engaging author interviews, and practical advice on how to nurture a lifelong love of reading.
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Mostly Book Talk
Episode 33 - Maisie Chan talking about her latest book, Nate Yu's Blast from the Past
We are joined by Maisie Chan to talk about her latest book, Nate Yu's Blast from the Past. It's a draws on the untold history of the Chinese Labour Corps in WW1 in a story that combines a ghost story with a warm and humorous exploration of belonging, friendship and family.
Look out for the event that Maisie mentions at the British Library in September which can be found here
Maisie's website can be found here with lots more information about her books and other resources.
Her other books include:
Tiger Warrior: Attack of the Dragon King: Book 1
We also talked about books set at the seaside. These included:
The Last Pebble, by Alex Horne
Changing Tides, by Julia Moscardo
Our Pebbles, by Jarvis
Vanishing Edge, by Zillah Bethell
Turtle Moon, by Hannah Gold, illustrated by Levi Pinfold
If you have any book recommendations or topics you would like us to cover, get in touch.