Yarn Quest

Storytelling is the heart of Yarn Quest, so why don’t you have a go at writing your own? In the Write Your Own Stories episode of Yarn Quest we hear a story from Sibyl and Aunty Brooke. They tell us their very own made-up story all about being a writer. Then Aunty Brooke will take you through writing your very own fiction (that’s made up) story! Then we hear from published writer and editor Jasmin McGaughey, she shares with us why writing stories is her favourite thing ever, and how you could become a writer when you grow up. Thank you to Yarnie Sibyl for their help with this episode. Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email to yarnquest@awesomeblack.org. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheet for every episode! Expert Guest: Jasmin McGaughey Hosted by: Brooke Scobie & Uncle Mot Executive Producer: Jade Goodwin Producers: Tully De Vries & Brooke Scobie Mixing and editing by: Brooke Scobie & Travis De Vries Artwork by: Jade Goodwin  An Awesome Black PodcastThe post Episode 21: Write Your Own Stories! first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.

There are so many stories that talk about peace and war. What do you think war is all about? And how do we find peace? This episode is all about finding peace in times of imaginary war. In the Peace & War episode of Yarn Quest we hear stories from Raiden, Pania, Adelaide and Tane. They tell us their imaginary yarns about war and how they have found ways for their characters to find peace. Adelaide even shares with us what she learnt about the saying “the pen is mightier than the sword!” Then we hear from podcaster, historian and activist Boe Spearim, he shares with us what he’s learnt making his grown ups podcast called Frontier War Stories, and why is super important to learn the truth about the continent we all live on. Thank you to Yarnies Raiden, Pania, Adelaide and Tane for their help with this episode. Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email to yarnquest@awesomeblack.org. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheet for every episode! Expert Guest: Boe Spearim Hosted by: Brooke Scobie & Uncle Mot Executive Producer: Jade Goodwin Producers: Tully De Vries & Brooke Scobie Mixing and editing by: Brooke Scobie & Travis De Vries Artwork by: Jade Goodwin  An Awesome Black Podcast The post Episode 20: Peace & War first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.

In the Love episode of Yarn Quest we hear stories from Monty, Violet and Bonnie. They tell us their yarns all about some of the people and things that they love the most. Then we hear from podcaster, storyteller and LGBTQ advocate Jane Yettica, she shares with us why love is so important to not just her, but the whole world. Thank you to Yarnies; Monty, Violet and Bonnie for their help with this episode. Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email to yarnquest@awesomeblack.org. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheet for every episode! Expert Guest: Jane Yettica Hosted by: Brooke Scobie & Uncle Mot Executive Producer: Jade Goodwin Producers: Tully De Vries & Brooke Scobie Mixing and editing by: Brooke Scobie & Travis De Vries Artwork by: Jade Goodwin  An Awesome Black PodcastThe post Episode 19: Love first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.

Have you ever wondered what it might be like to be famous? When you grow up do you want to be a movie star or a big time reporter? Well this episode is for you! In this episode of Yarn Quest we hear stories from Pania, Bonnie and Jalani. They tell us their imaginary yarns all about what it would be like if they were famous. Then we have a real life famous TV presenter, podcaster and radio host Rae Johnston, she shares with us what it’s like doing her many jobs and how you can be just like her when you grow up. Thank you to Yarnies Bonnie, Pania and Jalani for their help with this episode. Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email to yarnquest@awesomeblack.org. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheet for every episode! Expert Guest: Rae Johnston Hosted by: Brooke Scobie & Uncle Mot Executive Producer: Jade Goodwin Producers: Tully De Vries & Brooke Scobie Mixing and editing by: Brooke Scobie & Travis De Vries Artwork by: Jade Goodwin  An Awesome Black PodcastThe post Episode 18: If I Was Famous first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.

In this extra special episode Yarnies Sibyl, Tane and Pania travel to the NSW Central Coast to the Australian Reptile Park to meet with Zoo Keeper Neville Williams Boney! Neville shows the Yarnies some amazing reptiles, native Australian plants and other animals. We also have imaginary yarns from Bonnie and Tilly about some very cute lizards. Of course we have Kira’s fact break with some deadly yarns and jokes all about reptiles. A huge thank you to The Australian Reptile Park for supporting Yarn Quest to come and visit. Thank you to Yarnies Tilly, Bonnie and Kira for their help with this episode. Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email to yarnquest@awesomeblack.org. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheet for every episode! Expert Guest: Neville Williams Boney Hosted by: Brooke Scobie & Uncle Mot Executive Producer: Jade Goodwin Producers: Tully De Vries & Brooke Scobie Mixing and editing by: Brooke Scobie & Travis De Vries Artwork by: Jade Goodwin The post Episode 17: The Australian Reptile Park first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.

Yummy yummy yummy! It’s time for a Yarn Quest all about what goes in your tummy! This episode is all stories about food. We get some great stories and we hear from a Food Geographer. What’s that? You’ll have to listen to find out. A huge thank you to Yarnies Tane & Wynter for their stories and help with this episode. Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email to yarnquest@awesomeblack.org. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheet for every episode! Expert Guest: Dr Miri Raven Hosted by: Brooke Scobie & Uncle Mot Executive Producer: Jade Goodwin Producers: Tully De Vries & Brooke Scobie Mixing and editing by: Brooke Scobie & Travis De Vries Artwork by: Jade Goodwin An Awesome Black PodcastThe post Episode 16: Food first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.

Music is any exciting collection of sounds and this episode of Yarn Quest we learn all about it from our Yarnies and musician Mr Rhodes! Yarnies Tilly, Sibyl and Sibyl’s dad share some yarns all about music. Sibyl even writes a special song with her dad this episode to show us just how easy it is to make your own music, especially when your dad can play the guitar. The expert for this episode is Blake, who goes by Mr Rhodes and he is a professional musician! A huge thank you to Yarnies Tilly and Sibyl for their help with this episode. Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email to yarnquest@awesomeblack.org. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheet for every episode! Original Song ‘It’s ok if you don’t have friends’ written Sibyl and Randall, Lyrics by Sibyl Guitar by Randall Expert Guest: Blake Rhodes Hosted by: Brooke Scobie & Uncle Mot Executive Producer: Jade Goodwin Producers: Tully De Vries & Brooke Scobie Mixing and editing by: Brooke Scobie & Travis De Vries Artwork by: Jade Goodwin  An Awesome Black PodcastThe post Episode 15: Music first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.

Join Uncle Mot on a story writing adventure as he takes you through a guided activity to help you write a story all of your very own. This episode has a special sound that will play so that you know to pause the podcast and have time to write. Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email to yarnquest@awesomeblack.org. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheet for every episode! Executive Producer: Jade Goodwin Producers: Tully De Vries & Brooke Scobie Mixing and editing by: Brooke Scobie & Travis De Vries Artwork by: Jade Goodwin An Awesome Black PodcastThe post How to Write a Story with Uncle Mot first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.

Yarnies Bonnie, Charlotte, Tilly, Lola and Jalani share some yarns all about families. There’s so much love in this episode you won’t want to miss it. Our expert is Peppa Smith, Gamilaraay mum of 7 and Aunty of many more! Don’t know much about different kinds of families or how First Nations families worked before colonisation? Well Kira’s Fact Break will help you learn all about it! Jump on in and learn all about families A huge thank you to Yarnies Bonnie, Charlotte, Tilly, Lola and Jalani for their help with this episode. Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email to yarnquest@awesomeblack.org. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheet for every episode! Expert Guest: Peppa Smith Hosted by: Brooke Scobie & Uncle Mot Executive Producer: Jade Goodwin Producers: Tully De Vries & Brooke Scobie Mixing and editing by: Brooke Scobie & Travis De Vries Artwork by: Jade Goodwin  An Awesome Black PodcastThe post Episode 14: Family first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.

Yarnies Lilah, Sunday, Sibyl, Cedar, Winter, Tane, Pania and baby Walu share some yarns and songs all about their mob, Country and languages including Bundjalung, Gathang, Ngiyampaa and Gomeroi. This episode is hosted by Aunty Jazlie Davis and Uncle Jesse Hodgetts, who share a beautiful song Gathang together from Biripai Country, and they even translate the whole Yarn Quest introduction in Gathang and Ngiyampaa languages! This episode’s expert is Nathan Brennan, Gumbayngirr language teacher! Don’t know the history of First Nations languages on this continent? Well Kira’s Fact Break will help you learn all about it! Jump on in and learn all about NAIDOC week. A huge thank you to Aunty Jazlie, Uncle Jesse and yarnies Lilah, Sunday, Sibyl, Cedar, Winter, Tane, Pania and baby Walu for their help with this episode. Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email to yarnquest@awesomeblack.org. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheet for every episode! Expert Guest: Nathan Brennan Hosted by: Brooke Scobie, Jazlie Davis & Jesse Hodgetts Executive Producer: Jade Goodwin Producers: Tully De Vries & Brooke Scobie Mixing and editing by: Brooke Scobie & Travis De Vries Artwork by: Jade Goodwin  An Awesome Black PodcastThe post Episode 13: Indigenous Languages first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.

Yarnies Oscar, Charlotte, Tilly, Jalani and Lola share some yarns about themselves and whatever story makes them happy, to celebrate NAIDOC week and all things Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. This episode you’ll get to meet the whole Yarn Quest team, learn all about where their people come from and what they do at our home of podcasting; Awesome Black. Don’t know the history of NAIDOC week? Well Kira’s Fact Break will help you learn all about it! Jump on in and learn all about NAIDOC week. A huge thank you to  Oscar, Charlotte, Tilly, Jalani (& Maria) and Lola for their help with this episode. Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest or send us an email to yarnquest@awesomeblack.org. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheet for every episode! Expert Guest: The Awesome Black Team Hosted by: Brooke Scobie & Uncle Mot Executive Producer: Jade Goodwin Producers: Tully De Vries & Brooke Scobie Mixing and editing by: Brooke Scobie & Travis De Vries Artwork by: Jade Goodwin The post Episode 12: NAIDOC first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.

Yarnies Violet, Wynter, Pania, Jalani and Sibyl share fun and fantastical yarns all about art, whether it be real art they’ve made themselves or an imaginary world where even animals make art. Did you know art isn’t just painting? Do you know how long humans have been making art? Well listen up to Kira’s Fact Break which will tell you all about it! Our First Nations expert this episode is Tully De Vries, Gamilaraay and Darug Visual and Jewellery Artist, Podcast Host and our very own Awesome Black Education Officer! Jump on in and learn all about what it’s like to be an Artist when you grow up.  A huge thank you to Kira, Violet, Wynter, Pania, Jalani and Sibyl for their help with this episode. Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email to yarnquest@awesomeblack.org. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheet for every episode! Expert Guest: Tully De Vries Hosted by: Brooke Scobie & Uncle Mot Executive Producer: Jade Goodwin Producers: Tully De Vries & Brooke Scobie Mixing and editing by: Brooke Scobie & Travis De Vries Artwork by: Jade Goodwin The post Episode 11: Art first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.

Yarnies Sibyl, Pania, Jalani, and Isobel share their very own poems that will show you just how fun it can be to tell stories using different styles of poetry. Did you know Aunty Brooke is a poet too, this is her very favourite episode and she even shares one of her poems! Don’t know what a poem really is? Well keep an ear out for Kira’s Fact Break which will tell you all about it! Our First Nations expert this episode is Lorna Munro, Gomeroi and Wiradjuri Poet, Podcaster and Radio Host! Jump on in and learn all about what it’s like to be a Poet when you grow up.  A huge thank you to Kira, Sibyl, Jalani, Isobel, and Pania for their help with this episode. Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email to yarnquest@awesomeblack.org. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheet for every episode! Expert Guest: Lorna Munro Hosted by: Brooke Scobie & Uncle Mot Executive Producer: Jade Goodwin Producers: Tully De Vries & Brooke Scobie Mixing and editing by: Brooke Scobie & Travis De Vries Artwork by: Jade Goodwin An Awesome Black PodcastThe post Episode 10: Poetry first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.

Yarnies Tane, Sibyl, Vinny, Genevieve and Briony spin some yarns that will transport you straight to the stars to meet aliens creatures and a very friendly space possum. Our First Nations expert this episode is Karlie Alinta Noon, Gamilaraay astronomer and science communicator, who just released her first book Astronomy, Sky Country! Jump on in and learn all about what it’s like to be a scientist when you grow up.  A huge thank you to Kira, Sibyl, Tane, Briony, Vinny and Genevieve for their help with this episode. Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email to yarnquest@awesomeblack.org. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheet for every episode! Expert Guest: Karlie Alinta Noon Hosted by: Brooke Scobie & Uncle Mot Executive Producer: Jade Goodwin Producers: Tully De Vries & Brooke Scobie Mixing and editing by: Brooke Scobie & Travis De Vries Artwork by: Jade Goodwin  An Awesome Black PodcastThe post Episode 9: Outer Space first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.

Yarnies Jalani, Sibyl, Tane and Elizabeth take us on a journey of their favourite foods to eat, and some wild times into magical cooking adventures. Our First Nations expert this episode is our new host Uncle Mot, who also happens to be a deadly home cook! Jump on in and learn all about what it’s like to be a cook when you grow up. A huge thank you to Kira, Jalani, Sibyl, Tane and Elizabeth for their help with this episode. Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email to yarnquest@awesomeblack.org. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheet for every episode! Expert Guest: Uncle Mot Hosted by: Brooke Scobie & Uncle Mot Executive Producer: Jade Goodwin Producers: Tully De Vries & Brooke Scobie Mixing and editing by: Brooke Scobie & Travis De Vries Artwork by: Jade Goodwin An Awesome Black PodcastThe post Episode 8: Cooking first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.

Yarn Quest is back, we’ve missed you all so much! This episode Yarnies Sibyl, Pania, Isobel and Adelaide tell us real and made up stories about friendship. At the end of every episode in this season of Yarn Quest you’ll hear from First Nations experts who will tell you all about what they do, and how you could do it too when you grow up! For the friendship episode, you’ll hear from Amy Leah Farrell, a youth mental health worker, and descendant of the Yuwi people. And as a special treat, your host Aunty Brooke is going to introduce you to her new friend and co-host Uncle Mot! So let’s jump back in, it’s time for an adventure. A huge thank you to Kira, Sibyl, Pania, Isobel and Adelaide for their help with this episode. Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story, an idea or even a drawing for the next episode, find us on Instagram @yarnquest_ or send us an email to yarnquest@awesomeblack.org. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheets for every episode! Expert Guest: Amy Leah Farrell Hosted by: Brooke Scobie & Uncle Mot Executive Producer: Jade Goodwin Producers: Tully De Vries & Brooke Scobie Mixing and edited by: Brooke Scobie & Travis De Vries Artwork by: Jade GoodwinThe post Episode 7: Friendship first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.

All of us Yarnies celebrate different holidays and celebrations throughout the year. In episode six we share a few of our different holidays stories. Get ready to go on a great adventure! A huge thank you to Lacey, Sybil and Declan for submitting this episode’s stories & to Aunty Amy &  Uncle Travis for doing voices and telling the stories. Thank you to Kira for another Fact Break and Yarn Quest Jokes! Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story or an idea for the next episode, send us an email to hello@awesomeblack.org with the subject Yarn Quest Story. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheets! Yarn Quest is Hosted by Brooke Scobie Produced by Jade Goodwin, Brooke Scobie and Tully De Vries Artwork by Jade Goodwin Mixing & Editing by Brooke Scobie & Travis De VriesThe post Episode 6: Holiday Time! first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.

The bush is home to so many things; plants and animals, humans and magic. In episode five of Yarn Quest our stories are all about things that you would find living in the bush. So get ready to go on an incredible adventure with all of our friends who helped put together this episode! A huge thank you to Pania, Tane, Grace and Sybil for submitting this episode’s stories & to Tully, Travis, Grace & Sybil for doing voices and telling the stories. Thank you to Kira for another Fact Break and Yarn Quest Jokes! Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story or an idea for the next episode, send us an email to hello@awesomeblack.org with the subject Yarn Quest Story. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our free downloadable activity sheets! The theme for the next episode is Holidays! Yarn Quest is Hosted by Brooke Scobie Produced by Jade Goodwin, Brooke Scobie and Tully De Vries Artwork by Jade Goodwin Mixing & Editing by Brooke Scobie & Travis De VriesThe post Episode 5: Who Lives in the Bush first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.

Ooooooooooooooo! It’s a spooky time of year… In episode four of Yarn Quest our stories are haunted. So get ready to have a fun, spooky time with Jokes and Facts from Kira and a special visit from Uncle Trav. A huge thank you to Pania, Kira, Sibyl and Uncle Trav for submitting this episode’s stories. Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story or an idea for the next episode, send us an email to hello@awesomeblack.org with the subject Yarn Quest Story. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our  free downloadable activity sheets! The theme for the next episode is Who Lives in the Bush! Yarn Quest is Hosted by Brooke Scobie Produced by Jade Goodwin, Brooke Scobie and Tully De Vries Artwork by Jade Goodwin Mixing & Editing by Brooke Scobie & Travis De VriesThe post Episode 4: Spooky Stories first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.

In episode three of Yarrrrn Quest, it’s our official Pirate episode. So get your skull and crossbones and be ready to walk the plank! This week we launch the first ‘Fact Break with Kira’ our brand new resident weekly fact finder, and joke teller extraordinaire! A huge thank you to Jahnava, Kira, Sibyl and Pania for submitting this episode’s stories. Anyone under 18 can submit to Yarn Quest. If you want to submit a story or an idea for the next episode, send us an email to hello@awesomeblack.org with the subject Yarn Quest Story. Don’t forget to check out www.awesomeblack.org for our  free downloadable activity sheets! The theme for next episode is Halloween! Yarn Quest is Hosted by Brooke Scobie Produced by Jade Goodwin, Brooke Scobie and Tully De Vries Artwork by Jade Goodwin Mixing & Editing by Brooke Scobie & Travis De VriesThe post Episode 3: Pirates Ahoy! first appeared on Awesome Black - First Nations Creatives.