EDDIE’s LAUNCHPADS

Lisa J. Allen

Season 6 of the Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast continues with another visit to Liverpool. This time to meet the children’s author, Lisa J. Allen and her black cat called Charlie.
In her past life, Lisa was an award-winning regional business journalist, but more recently she enjoyed a brief stint as a college librarian.
Her middle grade fiction and poetry usually features baked goods, comedy and mythical, magical mayhem but she has a new book out which she tells us about in this episode.
The story is called ‘Undercover Angel - Crash Landing.’ After listening to this podcast, visit Lisa’s website at 
https://lisajallen.com

Paul Jenkins

In this edition of the Dogsthorpe School podcast, Eddie and Cap'n Dave talk to the author and poet, Paul Jenkins.
10 years of teaching, 7 poetry books and 1 novel have all perfectly prepared Paul for a life dedicated to educating kids through fun and creativity. He loves nothing more than taking his workshops from school to school, making smallish humans giggle for a day and giving them the confidence to work together to create their own brand new written pieces.
Whilst he's playful on stage he's serious in intent and is regularly called upon to write teaching resources and has worked with EmpathyLab, The National Literacy Trust, The Shakespeare Schools Festival and BBC Learning so you can rest assured there's a sensible head underneath the silly hat.​
When not nurturing the seeds of creativity in young minds or writing new works he can be found elbow deep in popcorn watching movies with his sons or running like a maniac with Ramsbottom Running Club. He's also Poet in Residence at Springhill Hospice in Rochdale.
On Launchpad 156 we hear Paul talking about his books, his work and his vision plus he shares his poetry with us. So sit back, and enjoy the show. 
More here: https://www.pauljenkinspoet.co.uk/
 
 

Lexi Rees

In Podcast 155, Eddie the well-being dog and his pilot, Cap’n Dave meet the children’s author, Lexi Rees. 
Lexi writes fun activity books and action-packed adventures for children.
As well as writing, Lexi makes regular author visits to primary schools and other events, teaches creative writing, and runs a book club.
Lexi is passionate about developing a love of reading and writing in children and guests on this podcast to share what inspires her in her work and share with our listeners her incredible resources. 
You can see more by visiting her website at 
https://lexirees.co.uk
Eddie then shares his theme song written and sang by Cambridgeshire musician, John Devine. https://captdavidwaters.podbean.com/e/festive-launchpad-3/
 

Rob Walton.

In this episode of ‘Eddie’s Launchpads’’, the schools podcast for pupils, parents, families, teachers, and schools, Eddie and Cap’n Dave meet Rob has been writing for both children and adults for many years.  
He usually writes poetry and short fiction, but he’s also written scripts, columns for a football programme and even a pathway!  
He’s  published a full-length book of poetry for adults.  Many years ago he wrote some books for teachers published by Scholastic and many articles for education magazines such as Junior Education and Junior Focus.  
His work has been published in all sorts of books, magazines and anthologies in the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada and Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Useful links: 
https://robwaltonwriter.co.uk
https://dirigibleballoon.org
https://www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk
 
 

Jude Lennon

Captain Dave and his co-pilot Eddie land in Liverpool to talk to their friend JUDE LENNON about her latest children’s story, ‘Lamby and the Liver Bird’. 
Jude has a passion for books, words, storytelling and creativity. She is the current Disney Winnie the Pooh Laureate for the North West, a proud member of TAUK Publishing and a  core member of the Liverpool Literacy Cycle which to encourage and promote reading, writing and spoken word across the Liverpool City Region.
Visit Jude’s website here. https://littlelambpublishing.co.uk
 

Joshua Seigal

In this episode of Eddie’s Launchpads, Eddie and Cap’n Dave meet the poet, Joshua Seigal,
 
Joshua is a highly acclaimed, award-winning professional poet, author and performer who uses poetry to develop literacy skills and inspire confidence and ​creativity in communication.
He has an MA in Writing and Education, have worked in hundreds of schools, libraries and festivals around the world, had books published by Bloomsbury, HarperCollins and other major publishers, and has written and performed for BBC television.
Please enjoy having a look around his lovingly handmade website.
(If you're viewing on a newfangled 'mobile device', the site may look a little wonky. Please contain your excitement until you reach a more traditional computer.)
https://www.joshuaseigal.co.uk
 
 
Dogsthorpe Infant School is part of Hampton Academies Trust. https://www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk

Dawn Treacher

In this week’s episode of the Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast we talk to the children’s author, illustrator and painter, Dawn Treacher. 
Dawn’s love for fantasy and whimsey set her down the path as an author and illustrator of children’s fantasy adventure fiction.
Her adventure novels, though set in fantastical worlds with plenty of beasts and peril, highlights the importance of friendship, belonging and family. 
She refuses to shy away from the big issues and wants children to embrace a sense of adventure, where they can be brave, resilient and courageous.
Her children’s books are in themselves mysteries to be solved and her love of a good mystery has also inspired her to write her debut crime mystery novel for adults with many more to come.
 
Discover more about Dawn Treacher and her books here: 
https://dawntreacher.com
 
Discover more about Dogsthorpe Infant School here 
https://www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk
 
 

Breege Hoyne

It's the 150th episode of 'Eddie's Launchpads'. And its a very special show that is being launched on the anniversary of the death of a young boy called Ruairi. We'll talk to his mum in this show about her book.
Eddie and Captain Dave first meet with the man who helped them set up the Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast, Al Kingsley MBE. Al talks about his trip to Buckingham Palace, Hampton Academies Trust's latest primary school in Great Haddon and his latest book, 'The Awkward Questions in Education.'
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Awkward-Questions-Education-Elephants-Retention/dp/1032883146
https://images.app.goo.gl/imVsj1gcTPJCmZPx9
Then we meet Breege Hoyne, the mother of Ruairi and Charlie. When Ruairi died, Charlie drew a rocket and said it was his baby brother's rocket to heaven. Breege then wrote a children's story and, with the help of a gifted illustrator, produced the book, 'Ruairi's Rocket To Heaven'.
The proceeds of sales for this book go to a local hospice so Ruairi and Charlie are still helping children living with a terminal illness.  
Buy Breege's fantastic book for your children, school library and school pupils here.
https://storiesforourhearts.co.uk/
Eddie’s Launchpads is a weekly podcast presented to parents, carers, teachers and schools around the world by Dogsthorpe Infant School in Peterborough, England. 
Dogsthorpe Infant School is an Academy Converter school that is proud to be part of Hampton Academies Trust.