The Power of a Book
The Children's Book ProjectWelcome to The Power of a Book podcast. The only podcast with the power to eradicate book poverty in children. It's a podcast with purpose!
Join our host, BAFTA-nominated comedian and author Rachel Parris (The Late Night Mash), as she talks with some much-loved public figures about the children's books that have been powerful enough to shape their lives.
A kind of desert-island-children's-book sho... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 13 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||
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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.
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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 tod... more
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.
Deliv... more
Hero Fiennes Tiffin and Dónal Finn are two actors, rising stars in film, television and theatre. Most recently, setting the screen alight in Amazon TV's Young Sherlock.
Together with our host Rachel Parris (BAFTA-nominated comedian, actor, author),... more
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Apple Podcasts5Podcast_queenNO.1
United Kingdom7 days ago - What a gift!
Just listened to Hero & Dònal’s podcast. What struck me was both their emotional responses to memories of childhood books, especially being read to. This charity is so important, providing children with their own chosen book, who have none. Looking forward to listening to more of these podcasts.
Apple Podcasts5Granny CamomileUnited Kingdom24 days ago - Joyous!
The best idea for a podcast - reading books! Books have the ability to transport you to other worlds, take you out of your own head space, teach you life lessons no matter what age you are, make you laugh, cry, gasp and giggle.
It is a privilege to be able to read denied to too many for a variety of reasons. Supporting any charity that encourages and supports reading for children has to be the best thing! Thank you 🙏
Apple Podcasts5Christmas Carol 66United Kingdom24 days ago - Euanmac
A glorious podcast with a wonderful purpose. Who disnae love books and their power to transform lives. Very well done!!
Apple Podcasts5HappycamperzUnited Kingdoma month ago - Lovely idea
What a lovely idea. Perfectly executed.
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What is The Power of a Book about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Warm, purpose-driven conversations celebrate the personal power of children's books. Interviews with high-profile public figures and authors explore childhood favourites, shared reads, and a donation to a charitable book project, linking personal memory with literacy advocacy. The host guides intimate, emotionally resonant discussions that highlight how stories shape identity, empathy, and community impact, with a clear mission to eradicate book poverty for children. The format—three-book reflections per guest—offers relatable storytelling plus tangible charity action, making it appealing to listeners who love books, culture, and social good.
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The Power of a Book launched 9 months ago and published 13 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Power of a Book include:
1. Lauren Laverne
2. Patrice Lawrence
3. Francesca Simon
4. Jessie Burton
5. Suli Breaks
6. Andi Oliver
7. Ivor Baddiel
8. David Baddiel
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