What happens if your misunderstood child becomes embroiled in a school scandal? Fiona Higgins chats to Laura Jackel about her new novel An Unusual Boy. 

For more on Fiona Higgins visit fionahiggins.com.au and buy An Unusual Boy, published by Boldwood Books here 

What happens if your misunderstood child becomes embroiled in a school scandal? Fiona Higgins chats to <a href="https://laurajackel.com/">Laura Jackel</a> about her new novel An Unusual Boy.&nbsp;
For more on&nbsp;Fiona&nbsp;Higgins&nbsp;visit&nbsp;<a href="http://fionahiggins.com.au/">fionahiggins.com.au</a> and buy An Unusual Boy, published by Boldwood Books <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-mothers-group-fiona-higgins/book/9781743314081.html">here</a>&nbsp;

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Podcast series by Newcastle Writers Festival

Fiona Higgins - An Unusual Boy

The Netflix adaptation of Trent Dalton’s much-loved novel Boy Swallows Universe has been applauded by the book’s loyal fans, but no one could have predicted its international success. Meet the Newcastle-based BAFTA and Emmy-nominated director, Bharat Nalluri, who helped bring this very Australian story to life for a global audience. Hosted by Rosemarie Milsom.

This conversation was recorded at the 2024 Newcastle Writers Festival. The Stories to You podcast series is supported by Create NSW. If you would like to contribute to the valuable work of the festival in fostering a culture of reading and writing, please consider a tax-deductible donation. 

The Netflix adaptation of Trent Dalton’s much-loved novel Boy Swallows Universe has been applauded by the book’s loyal fans, but no one could have predicted its international success. Meet the Newcastle-based BAFTA and Emmy-nominated director, Bharat Nalluri, who helped bring this very Australian story to life for a global audience. Hosted by Rosemarie Milsom.
This conversation was recorded at the 2024 Newcastle Writers Festival. The Stories to You podcast series is supported by <a href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/create-nsw">Create NSW</a>. If you would like to contribute to the valuable work of the festival in fostering a culture of reading and writing, please consider a tax-deductible <a href="https://www.newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/donate/">donation</a>.

Bharat Nalluri – Boy Conquers Universe

It is the desire of many readers to see themselves reflected on the page, especially when their faces and voices have been excluded from the dominant narrative. Graham Akhurst, Kirli Saunders and Melanie Saward discuss writing First Nations characters in fiction for – and about – young people. Hosted by Yvette Henry Holt.

This conversation was recorded at the 2024 Newcastle Writers Festival. The Stories to You podcast series is supported by Create NSW. If you would like to contribute to the valuable work of the festival in fostering a culture of reading and writing, please consider a tax-deductible donation. 

It is the desire of many readers to see themselves reflected on the page, especially when their faces and voices have been excluded from the dominant narrative. <a href="https://www.grahamakhurst.com/">Graham Akhurst</a>, <a href="https://kirlisaunders.com/">Kirli Saunders</a> and <a href="https://www.littleredwrites.com.au/">Melanie Saward</a> discuss writing First Nations characters in fiction for – and about – young people. Hosted by <a href="https://www.yvettehenryholt.com/">Yvette Henry Holt</a>.
This conversation was recorded at the 2024 Newcastle Writers Festival. The Stories to You podcast series is supported by <a href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/create-nsw">Create NSW</a>. If you would like to contribute to the valuable work of the festival in fostering a culture of reading and writing, please consider a tax-deductible <a href="https://www.newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/donate/">donation</a>.

Graham Akhurst, Kirli Saunders and Melanie Saward – Bright Young Things

In their recent fiction, Emily Perkins, Megan Rogers and Christos Tsiolkas created characters at a crossroads, disrupting the traditional narrative of ‘coming of age’ as an experience of youth. They discuss belonging, change, and the perennial journey of ‘growing up’ with Ashley Hay.

This conversation was recorded at the 2024 Newcastle Writers Festival. The Stories to You podcast series is supported by Create NSW. If you would like to contribute to the valuable work of the festival in fostering a culture of reading and writing, please consider a tax-deductible donation. 

In their recent fiction, <a href="https://emilyperkinsauthor.com/">Emily Perkins</a>, <a href="https://www.meganrogerswriter.com/about">Megan Rogers</a> and <a href="https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Christos-Tsiolkas-In-Between-9781761470011/">Christos Tsiolkas</a> created characters at a crossroads, disrupting the traditional narrative of ‘coming of age’ as an experience of youth. They discuss belonging, change, and the perennial journey of ‘growing up’ with <a href="https://www.ashleyhay.com.au/">Ashley Hay</a>.
This conversation was recorded at the 2024 Newcastle Writers Festival. The Stories to You podcast series is supported by <a href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/create-nsw">Create NSW</a>. If you would like to contribute to the valuable work of the festival in fostering a culture of reading and writing, please consider a tax-deductible <a href="https://www.newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/donate/">donation</a>.

Fiona Higgins - An Unusual Boy

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