Episode 24 - Page to Screen
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The new Storm Boy motion picture is out in cinemas NOW! Don't miss this beautiful piece of Australia cinema.
Justin Monjo is an award-winning writer for stage and screen, best known for his stage adaptation of Tim Winton's novel Cloudstreet and his work as head writer and co-executive producer on cult television series Farscape.
For Australian television, Justin has also written the mini-series Peter Allen: Not the Boy Next Door, The Code for ABC/Playmaker, and the highly rated Seven Network mini-series Never Tear Us Apart: The Untold Story of INXS. Justin was a co-creator of the high-rating telemovie The Alice, and worked on several series of John Edward’s Rush for Network Ten.
Justin’s theatre credits include Romeo is Bleeding (produced in Australia and the US), and That Eye, The Sky, adapted from Tim Winton’s novel of the same name.
Justin's feature films credits include Dirt Music, based on a novel by Tim Winton and the upcoming feature Jungle, starring Daniel Radcliffe and directed by Greg McLean. Justin's latest film, Storm Boy, is in cinemas now.
Check out Colin Thiele's novella Storm Boy, the bestselling original text that inspired the motion picture.
www.au.newhollandpublishers.com/books/children/storm-boy-55th-anniversary-edition.html
Kids Capers - What book do you want to see on the big screen?
MELISSA chose Clementine Rose and the Seaside Escape
by Jacqueline Harvey
www.penguin.com.au/books/clementine-rose-and-the-seaside-escape-5-9781742757513
NOUSHY chose Molly and Pim and the Millions of Stars
by Martine Murray
www.textpublishing.com.au/books/molly-and-pim-and-the-millions-of-stars
ELIJAH chose Funny Kid for President
by Matt Stanton
www.harpercollins.com.au/9780733335976/funny-kid-for-president-funny-kid-book-1
WILL chose Magician
by Raymond E. Feist
www.dymocks.com.au/book/magician-by-raymond-e-feist-9780007466863
Whatcha Readin?
Kate recommends Shine Mountain, written by Julie Hunt, published by Allen & Unwin.
www.allenandunwin.com/browse/books/childrens/Shine-Mountain-Julie-Hunt-9781760291501
Liz recommends Isadora Moon by Harriet Muncaster, published by Oxford University Press.
https://global.oup.com/education/content/children/series/isadora-moon/?region=international
Nat recommends Gastronauts by James Foley, published by Fremantle Press.
Shout-out
This week, Liz gives a shout out to all you amazing listeners who have rated and reviewed us on iTunes. A special thank you to 'Whacky Brat' for his/her lovely comments. If you have time, we'd love you to give us a quick rating or review on your favourite podcast app. Thanks!
On Our Radar
Nat is getting VERY excited all her upcoming book-y stuff for her first middle grade novel 'Secrets of a Schoolyard Millionaire' with Penguin Random House, due out in June this year! There's heaps to come but for now, at least we have a title...
If you want to follow Nat and keep up with her book fun (like cover reveals and more crazy videos), find her at the links below...
Website: www.natamoore.com
Facebook: @NatAmooreWriter
Twitter: @nat_amoore
Instagram: @nat_amoore
Competition Details
To celebrate the release of the new Storm Boy motion picture, we are giving away a copy of the
50th Anniversary Edition of Storm Boy by Colin Thiele.
Head to our WIN page and tell us what kids' book you would like to see on the big screen. Enter your answer (or ask a parent to) by 5pm Tuesday 12th February to be in the running.
Other Bits & Pieces
Liz suggests checking out the gorgeous website of talented author/illustrator Harriet Muncaster, creator of the junior fiction series Isadora Moon.
Thanks
To illustrator Marianne Khoo (and her assistant Max) for designing the One More Page podcast logo and other associated images.
And to our sound editor Adam Orlowski for his wonderful audio genius - check out his other work at www.aosd.tk
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