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Raised by Writers: The Stories That Made Us Who We Are

Raised by Writers: The Stories That Made Us Who We Are

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Paul Jenkins and guests discuss the books and artistic experiences that shaped their childhood and how those same stories helped them become the people they are today.Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Art
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  • Season 2 - Episode 3 - Tom Percival, Kirsty Woods & Esther Brown

    Season 2 - Episode 3 - Tom Percival, Kirsty Woods & Esther Brown
    Mar 29 2026

    SEASON 2 - EPISODE 2

    In this episode we are choc-full of celebrities whether they come from the world of writing, illustration, bookselling or teaching.

    Our author & illustrator guest Tom Percival navigates us down some dark alleys with his three choices of books from his childhood, before filling us in on the latest projects he's working on.

    We're also joined by the wonderful Kirsty Woods of Kibworth books who recommends another wonderful picture book from the Read for Empathy collection.

    To top things off we also have Instagram favourite Esther Brown, curator of 'Mrs Brown's Bookbox' on Instagram. She chooses a 'scrambled' title for us to enjoy!

    BOOKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE

    Paul - Bunny's First Birthday by A.J McGregor and W.Perring

    Kirsty - The Bicycle by Patricia McCormick, Mevan Babakar and Yas Imamura

    Tom - Tim and the Hidden People by Sheila McCullach, The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper & The Devil on the Road by Rober Westall

    Esther - Scrambled Legs by Jahanna N.Malcolm

    USEFUL LINKS

    Tom Percival

    WEB:www.tom-percival.com/

    INSTA: @tompercivalbooks

    Kibworth Books

    Bookshop

    Kirsty Woods

    Insta : @homelovinguk

    EmpathyLab

    WEB: www.empathylab.uk

    INSTA: @empathylabuk

    Paul Jenkins WEB: www.pauljenkinspoet.co.uk

    INSTA: @teacherwriterPJ

    For any enquiries about the podcast contact Paul on pauljenkinspoet@gmail.com
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    44 mins
  • Season 2 - Episode 2 - Dominic Berry, Sarah Mears & Paul Heaton

    Season 2 - Episode 2 - Dominic Berry, Sarah Mears & Paul Heaton
    Mar 10 2026

    SEASON 2 - EPISODE 2

    Recorded at the Ramsbottom Come Together Festival somewhere between the toilets and the fire esacpe (Oh the glamour!) my guest this week is the fantastic Dominic Berry (AKA Dommy B) - we delve into the brilliant books his Mum introduced him to, the graphic novels he loved as a child and the books he was terrified by - but loved. We also take a few meandering turns through politics, autism and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It's the perfect discussion.

    I also speak this week to Sarah Mears about another book in the Read for Empathy Collection and we get a book recommendation all the way back to the 60's with former teacher Paul Heaton. Jump in your time capsules kids - we're off to the library!

    BOOKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE

    Paul - Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte.

    Imogen - The Boy I Love by William Hussey

    Dom - He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, The Magic House series by Joe Austen, The Deptford Mice by Robin Jarvis & Green Smoke by Rosemary Manning

    Paul H - The Happy Venture Series by Fred J Schnoell

    USEFUL LINKS

    Dominic Berry

    WEB: www.dominicberry.net

    INSTA: @thepoetdominic

    EmpathyLab

    WEB: www.empathylab.uk

    INSTA: @empathylabuk

    Paul Jenkins WEB: www.pauljenkinspoet.co.uk

    INSTA: @teacherwriterPJ

    For any enquiries about the podcast contact Paul on pauljenkinspoet@gmail.com
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    33 mins
  • Season 2 - Episode 1 - Rashmi Sirdeshpande, Imogen Bond & Jade Marley

    Season 2 - Episode 1 - Rashmi Sirdeshpande, Imogen Bond & Jade Marley
    Feb 24 2026
    SEASON 2 - EPISODE 1 Marty: Doc, are we back? Airplane comes screeching onto the screen Doc: We're back! Yup, it took a little longer than planned but we're here with metaphorical bells on. Our author guest to kick off the new series is the wonderful Rashmi Sirdeshpande and she has chosen some stonkingly good books from her youth to discuss. Rashmi also tells us of her love of libraries as a child and what's next on the horizon from her too! February also sees the publication of the brand new 'Read for Empathy' collection and i'm delighted to welcome back the Chief Exec of EmpathyLab to talk about one of her picks from the new list. AND we hear from Jade, MFL teacher at Tottington High School with her pick from childhood. We don't do things by halves around here! BOOKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Paul -Harry's Mad by Dick King Smith. Imogen - The Doughnut Club by Christina Rahim Rashmi - Please Mrs Butler, by Allan Ahlberg, The Usborne Adventure Series and The DK Eyewitness series Jade - Mouse Soup by Arnold Lobel USEFUL LINKS Rashmi Sirdeshpande WEB: www.rashmisirdeshpande.com INSTA: @rashmiwriting EmpathyLab WEB: www.empathylab.uk INSTA: @empathylabuk Paul Jenkins WEB: www.pauljenkinspoet.co.uk INSTA: @teacherwriterPJ For any enquiries about the podcast contact Paul on pauljenkinspoet@gmail.com
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    34 mins
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