In this special Podcasthon episode, Krish dives into The First State of Being by Erin Entrada Kelly, a gripping time travelling adventure set against the backdrop of Y2K panic in 1999.

Krish dedicates this episode to Read for Good, a UK charity that has been helping children fall in love with reading since 1984. He also shares his own journey of running a book donation drive and why he chose Read for Good to support their charity’s work, this year.

Krish is then joined by Simon Pollard and Heather Wright, Festival Directors of the St Austell Children’s Literature Festival. In a heartwarming conversation, they chat about:

• Making book festivals accessible to all through £1 tickets
• The magic of meeting authors and illustrators
• Behind the scenes moments including a runaway projector screen
• Why children’s books are for everyone and how they build community
• Encouraging children to find the right book and fall in love with reading

A perfect episode for young readers, families and anyone who loves stories.

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In this epic episode, Krish dives into the brilliantly imagined world of Bartimaeus : The Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathan Stroud. Set in an alternative London, this thrilling fantasy follows Nathaniel, a gifted apprentice who is publicly humiliated and hungry for revenge. When he summons the ancient and extremely sarcastic djinn Bartimaeus to steal the mysterious Amulet of Samarkand, a dangerous political conspiracy begins to unfold. With magical break ins, shifting disguises and a nail biting final summoning that descends into chaos, this story is packed with humour, danger and unforgettable twists.

Krish shares why Bartimaeus might be one of the funniest characters in fantasy, explores the genius of the hilarious footnotes and reflects on the incredible moment he met Jonathan Stroud in person at a London book launch. He is then joined by fellow podcasters Sam and Dana from New York City, the dynamic duo behind The Bookwards Podcast, for a brilliant conversation about book clubs, family reading and why kids sharing their voices in the book world really matters.

Whether you love clever fantasy, enjoy action packed adventures or want to discover how young readers are becoming book ambassadors, this episode is one you will not want to miss.

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In this episode, Krish explores the final book in an epic trilogy, The Animal in Amy and Jamie by Joe Richardson. Amy and her best friend Jamie face their biggest challenge yet as they try to destroy The Reflection, a magical world full of strange beasts and mysterious energy. With an old villain returning and danger at every turn, this thrilling conclusion is packed with adventure, friendship and brilliant animal facts.

Krish is then joined by the author himself, Joe Richardson, who is also a school teacher, for a fantastic conversation about writing the trilogy, unusual animal facts and getting children excited about reading. From wombat poo to megabats, hot seating activities to the hilarious penguin joke, this chat is full of brilliant insights and surprises, including the story behind Krish, the Ostrich!

Key topics covered in this episode:

• Bringing a trilogy to a satisfying and emotional ending
• The weirdest and most wonderful animal facts
• Fun classroom ideas that make reading exciting
• Helping reluctant readers discover books they love

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