The Power of a Book

Alastair Campbel is an author, communicator, strategist and arguably, the UK's King of Podcasts.Together with our host Rachel Parris (BAFTA-nominated comedian, actor, author), Alastair reveals (at least) three children's books that have been powerful enough to help shape his world.Delivering not quite the soundtrack of his life, but the literary yarns that knit it together. A kind of "desert-island-children's-book" show.Three books:Childhood favourite - the book that shaped who they are today, a little window into their childhoodShared book - an important book, read with someone significant todayGift to the future - a title to donate to The Children's Book Project, inspiring a future generationBrought to you by the Children's Book Project - the Queen's Award-winning national charity that takes your pre-loved, unwanted children’s books and gives them to families with few, if any, of their own.Just by listening, you help us achieve our goal - to eliminate book poverty in children.Season 2 Guests:Hero Fiennes Tiffin and Dónal FinnSuzi RuffellDwayne FieldsCaitlin MoranJim ChapmanKatherine RundellSeason 1 Guests:Lauren LaverneStephen and Anita ManganClare BaldingDavid and Ivor BaddielAndi OliverSuli BreaksBonus panel ep hosted by Tracy ChevalierTo discover the recommended books of all our guests, and support your local bookshop, visit the independent bookseller's website here.Written, produced and edited by Rachel ShelleyProduction assistants: Lucy Antonatos and Tanner Foweraker.In collaboration with the Children's Book Project charity.

Joseph Fiennes is a multi award-winning film and stage actor, perhaps best known for his roles in Shakespeare In Love, The Handmaid's Tale and Dear England.Together with our host Rachel Parris (BAFTA-nominated comedian, actor, author), Joseph reveals (at least) three children's books that have been powerful enough to help shape his world.Delivering not quite the soundtrack of her life, but the literary yarns that knit it together. A kind of "desert-island-children's-book" show.Three books:Childhood favourite - the book that shaped who they are today, a little window into their childhoodShared book - an important book, read with someone significant todayGift to the future - a title to donate to The Children's Book Project, inspiring a future generationBrought to you by the Children's Book Project - the Queen's Award-winning national charity that takes your pre-loved, unwanted children’s books and gives them to families with few, if any, of their own.Just by listening, you help us achieve our goal - to eliminate book poverty in children.Season 2 Guests:Hero Fiennes Tiffin and Dónal FinnSuzi RuffellDwayne FieldsCaitlin MoranJim ChapmanKatherine RundellSeason 1 Guests:Lauren LaverneStephen and Anita ManganClare BaldingDavid and Ivor BaddielAndi OliverSuli BreaksBonus panel ep hosted by Tracy ChevalierTo discover the recommended books of all our guests, and support your local bookshop, visit the independent bookseller's website here.Written, produced and edited by Rachel ShelleyProduction assistants: Lucy Antonatos and Tanner Foweraker.In collaboration with the Children's Book Project charity.

We're starting Season 3 with something a little different, something that goes to the very heart of Children's Book Project.This year we're the chosen charity of the global communications giant M+C Saatchi. To help amplify our mission to eradicate book poverty in children, they were fantastic enough to organise a superb seminar, hosted by the inimitable Alastair Campbell.It was too good to keep private. So we're sharing it with you. From Book Poverty to Possibility: Mobilising Culture, Business and Government to Change Children's Futures. September 24th at M+C Saatchi, London. With thanks to all our spectacular contributors.Alastair Campbell - chair. Writer, podcaster, communicator, author and strategist. (Listen out for Alastair's own episode, coming soon!)Liberty Venn - Founder of Children's Book ProjectJames Barge - Director of Corporate Affairs and Community Relations at AsdaAlison David - Consumer Insight Director at Harper CollinsDavid Hayman - Managing Director of the National Year of ReadingUsually, guests select at least three children's books that have been powerful enough to shape their lives, as shared with our host Rachel Parris (BAFTA-nominated comedian, actor, author).Delivering not quite the soundtrack of their lives, but the literary yarns that knit it together. A kind of "desert-island-children's-book" show.Three books:Childhood favourite - the book that shaped who they are today, a little window into their childhoodShared book - an important book, read with someone significant todayGift to the future - a title to donate to The Children's Book Project, inspiring a future generationBrought to you by the Children's Book Project - the Queen's Award-winning national charity that takes your pre-loved, unwanted children’s books and gives them to families with few, if any, of their own.Just by listening, you help us achieve our goal - to eliminate book poverty in children.Season 2 guests:Hero Fiennes Tiffin and Dónal FinnSuzi RuffellDwayne FieldsCaitlin MoranJim ChapmanKatherine RundellSeason 1 guests:Lauren LaverneStephen and Anita ManganClare BaldingDavid and Ivor BaddielAndi OliverSuli BreaksBonus panel ep hosted by Tracy ChevalierTo discover the recommended books of all our guests, and support your local bookshop, visit the independent bookseller's website here.Written, produced and edited by Rachel ShelleyProduction assistant: Lucy Antonatos.In collaboration with the Children's Book Project charity.

Katherine Rundell is a multi-award winning writer, a passionate activist and a rooftop walker.Together with our host Rachel Parris (BAFTA-nominated comedian, actor, author), Katherine reveals (at least) three children's books that have been powerful enough to help shape her life.Delivering not quite the soundtrack of her life, but the literary yarns that knit it together. A kind of "desert-island-children's-book" show.Three books:Childhood favourite - the book that shaped who they are today, a little window into their childhoodShared book - an important book, read with someone significant todayGift to the future - a title to donate to The Children's Book Project, inspiring a future generationBrought to you by the Children's Book Project - the Queen's Award-winning national charity that takes your pre-loved, unwanted children’s books and gives them to families with few, if any, of their own.Just by listening, you help us achieve our goal - to eliminate book poverty in children.Guests this series:Hero Fiennes Tiffin and Dónal FinnSuzi RuffellDwayne FieldsCaitlin MoranJim ChapmanKatherine RundellGuests last series:Lauren LaverneStephen and Anita ManganClare BaldingDavid and Ivor BaddielAndi OliverSuli BreaksBonus panel ep hosted by Tracy ChevalierTo discover the recommended books of all our guests, and support your local bookshop, visit the independent bookseller's website here.Written, produced and edited by Rachel ShelleyProduction assistant: Lucy Antonatos.In collaboration with the Children's Book Project charity.

Jim Chapman is a writer, on-line influencer and YouTube personality.Together with our host Rachel Parris (BAFTA-nominated comedian, actor, author), Jim reveals (at least) three children's books that have been powerful enough to help shape him into who he is today.Delivering not quite the soundtrack of his life, but the literary yarns that knit it together. A kind of "desert-island-children's-book" show.Three books:Childhood favourite - the book that shaped who they are today, a little window into their childhoodShared book - an important book, read with someone significant todayGift to the future - a title to donate to The Children's Book Project, inspiring a future generationBrought to you by the Children's Book Project - the Queen's Award-winning national charity that takes your pre-loved, unwanted children’s books and gives them to families with few, if any, of their own.Just by listening, you help us achieve our goal - to eliminate book poverty in children.Guests this series:Hero Fiennes Tiffin and Dónal FinnSuzi RuffellDwayne FieldsCaitlin MoranJim ChapmanKatherine RundellGuests last series:Lauren LaverneStephen and Anita ManganClare BaldingDavid and Ivor BaddielAndi OliverSuli BreaksBonus panel ep hosted by Tracy ChevalierTo discover the recommended books of all our guests, and support your local bookshop, visit the independent bookseller's website here.Written, produced and edited by Rachel ShelleyProduction assistant: Lucy Antonatos.In collaboration with the Children's Book Project charity.

Caitlin Moran is a writer and, let's face it, a feminist icon.Together with our host Rachel Parris (BAFTA-nominated comedian, actor, author), Caitlin reveals (at least) three children's books that have been powerful enough to help shape her life.Delivering not quite the soundtrack of her life, but the literary yarns that knit it together. A kind of "desert-island-children's-book" show.Three books:Childhood favourite - the book that shaped who they are today, a little window into their childhoodShared book - an important book, read with someone significant todayGift to the future - a title to donate to The Children's Book Project, inspiring a future generationBrought to you by the Children's Book Project - the Queen's Award-winning national charity that takes your pre-loved, unwanted children’s books and gives them to families with few, if any, of their own.Just by listening, you help us achieve our goal - to eliminate book poverty in children.Guests this series:Hero Fiennes Tiffin and Dónal FinnSuzi RuffellDwayne FieldsCaitlin MoranJim ChapmanKatherine RundellGuests last series:Lauren LaverneStephen and Anita ManganClare BaldingDavid and Ivor BaddielAndi OliverSuli BreaksBonus panel ep hosted by Tracy ChevalierTo discover the recommended books of all our guests, and support your local bookshop, visit the independent bookseller's website here.Written, produced and edited by Rachel ShelleyProduction assistant: Lucy Antonatos.In collaboration with the Children's Book Project charity.

Dwayne Fields is an explorer, presenter, author and Chief Scout in the UK.Together with our host Rachel Parris (BAFTA-nominated comedian, actor, author), Dwayne reveals (at least) three children's books that have helped shape him into who he is today.Delivering not quite the soundtrack of his life, but the literary yarns that knit it together. A kind of "desert-island-children's-book" show.Three books:Childhood favourite - the book that shaped who they are today, a little window into their childhoodShared book - an important book, read with someone significant todayGift to the future - a title to donate to the Children's Book Project, inspiring a future generationBrought to you by the Children's Book Project - the Queen's Award-winning national charity that takes your pre-loved, unwanted children’s books and gives them to families with few, if any, of their own.Just by listening, you help us achieve our goal - to eliminate book poverty in children.Guests this series:Hero Fiennes Tiffin and Dónal FinnSuzi RuffellDwayne FieldsCaitlin MoranJim ChapmanKatherine RundellGuests last series:Lauren LaverneStephen and Anita ManganClare BaldingDavid and Ivor BaddielAndi OliverSuli BreaksBonus panel ep hosted by Tracy ChevalierTo discover the recommended books of all our guests, and support your local bookshop, visit the independent bookseller's website here.Written, produced and edited by Rachel ShelleyProduction assistant: Lucy Antonatos.In collaboration with the Children's Book Project charity.

Suzi Ruffell is a comedian, writer and a wildly qualified dancer.Together with our host Rachel Parris (BAFTA-nominated comedian, actor, author), Suzi reveals (at least) three children's books that have helped shape her into who she is today.Delivering not quite the soundtrack of her life, but the literary yarns that knit it together. A kind of "desert-island-children's-book" show.Three books:Childhood favourite - the book that shaped who they are today, a little window into their childhoodShared book - an important book, read with someone significant todayGift to the future - a title to donate to the Children's Book Project, inspiring a future generationBrought to you by the Children's Book Project - the Queen's Award-winning national charity that takes your pre-loved, unwanted children’s books and gives them to families with few, if any, of their own.Just by listening, you help us achieve our goal - to eliminate book poverty in children.Guests this series:Hero Fiennes Tiffin and Dónal FinnSuzi RuffellDwayne FieldsCaitlin MoranJim ChapmanKatherine RundellGuests last series:Lauren LaverneStephen and Anita ManganClare BaldingDavid and Ivor BaddielAndi OliverSuli BreaksBonus panel ep hosted by Tracy ChevalierTo discover the recommended books of all our guests, and support your local bookshop, visit the independent bookseller's website here.Written, produced and edited by Rachel ShelleyAssistant: Lucy Antonatos.In collaboration with the Children's Book Project charity.