The Reading Cafe

Peter Kelly
The Reading Cafe

WINNER of Best Children and Young Adults’ Podcast at the 2024 Independent Podcast Awards! The Reading Cafe is the podcast from Holy Cross High School that aims to get people talking about reading. Listen to young people interviewing popular writers such as: Robin Stevens (Murder Most Unladylike/Ministry of Unladylike Activity) Darren Shan (Zom-B/Cirque du Freak) Mark Millar (Millarworld comics/Marvel’s Civil War) Elle McNicoll (A Kind of Spark/Keedie) Tom Oldfield (Ultimate Football Heroes) Kayvion Lewis (Thieves’ Gambit/Heist Royale) “I was so impressed by ’The Reading Cafe podcast’—it’s run by children, for children under Mr Kelly’s expert tutelage. I was so impressed by the professionalism and efficiency of the entire process, and found the interview to be one of my favourites, with insightful questions and a fun discussion all round.” (Aisha Bushby) “I had a great time doing the Reading Cafe podcast. The interviewers were extremely knowledgeable and inquisitive, and I had to be on my toes to answer all their questions!” (Darren Shan) “I was delighted to be interviewed by The Reading Cafe - it’s a wonderful podcast from enthusiastic and passionate young podcasters who have created something very impressive. My interview was fun and engaging, and I still have fond memories of it a year later.” (Robin Stevens) Please leave a 5-star review and subscribe to make sure you don’t miss any episodes!

  1. 18/03/2024

    The Reading Cafe LIVE: Ann Marie Di Mambro (Tally's Blood)

    APPROX AGE RATING: 15+ (NATIONAL 5 ENGLISH) Welcome to The Reading Cafe - the podcast from Holy Cross High School that aims to get people talking about reading! The inaugural Reading Cafe LIVE audience event featured an interview with Ann Marie Di Mambro, writer of the popular National 5 English set text, Tally’s Blood. During this excellent interview, Ann Marie was in conversation with two of our outstanding S5 Reading Leaders, Elsa and Grace. Our audience of National 5 English pupils had the unique chance to hear the writer’s responses to questions about the characters, setting and themes of Tally’s Blood in preparation for the exam in May.  They also enjoyed live scenes from the play performed by National 5 Drama pupils, Caroline and Martha, and Higher Drama students, Maria and David. After each scene, Ann Marie provides answers to an 8-mark style commonality question, focused on theme/relationships. This is an invaluable resource for all pupils who are studying Tally’s Blood for their National 5 English exam, so make sure you take lots of notes as you listen! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro/Welcome to The Reading Cafe 00:04:37 - Ann Marie Di Mambro bio/Interview part 1 (setting/Rosinella/relationships) 00:14:38 - Act 1, Scene 11 and 8-mark discussion: theme of love 00:19:15 - Interview part 2 (setting/character/theme of identity/conflict) 00:23:49 - Act 2, Scene 8 and 8-mark discussion: relationship between Massimo and Rosinella 00:28:52 - National 5 Q & A: 1) Rosinella’s childlessness 2) Key scene: Italian experience 3) Theme of loss 00:34:21 - Final questions: If you could change one thing.../favourite character 00:39:24 - Thanks and closing remarks SUBSCRIBE: @ApplePodcasts @spotify @audible @podbeancom FOLLOW: @ReadingCafePod

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    WINNER of Best Children and Young Adults’ Podcast at the 2024 Independent Podcast Awards! The Reading Cafe is the podcast from Holy Cross High School that aims to get people talking about reading. Listen to young people interviewing popular writers such as: Robin Stevens (Murder Most Unladylike/Ministry of Unladylike Activity) Darren Shan (Zom-B/Cirque du Freak) Mark Millar (Millarworld comics/Marvel’s Civil War) Elle McNicoll (A Kind of Spark/Keedie) Tom Oldfield (Ultimate Football Heroes) Kayvion Lewis (Thieves’ Gambit/Heist Royale) “I was so impressed by ’The Reading Cafe podcast’—it’s run by children, for children under Mr Kelly’s expert tutelage. I was so impressed by the professionalism and efficiency of the entire process, and found the interview to be one of my favourites, with insightful questions and a fun discussion all round.” (Aisha Bushby) “I had a great time doing the Reading Cafe podcast. The interviewers were extremely knowledgeable and inquisitive, and I had to be on my toes to answer all their questions!” (Darren Shan) “I was delighted to be interviewed by The Reading Cafe - it’s a wonderful podcast from enthusiastic and passionate young podcasters who have created something very impressive. My interview was fun and engaging, and I still have fond memories of it a year later.” (Robin Stevens) Please leave a 5-star review and subscribe to make sure you don’t miss any episodes!

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