Popular podcast series Words and Nerds is taking over Russ the Story Bus to record interviews with various stars of children’s literature. Russ the Story Bus is a beloved Sydney Writers’ Festival program offering free author talks to schools and free books to thousands of kids each year. Russ started as an ordinary bus, he was then converted into a mobile library and book dispenser, and now he is being converted once again, this time into a pop-up podcast studio for the day. Drop by and hear host Dani Vee conduct interviews live. Suitable for all ages.
Dani Vee (Australian)

Dani Vee is the author of wacky picture books My EXTRAordinary Mum and My EPIC Dad! Takes Us Camping. She is the host of the literary podcast Words and Nerds and with up to 50,000 plays each month, the podcast has become an important part of the Australian literary landscape. Dani works in publicity and acquisitions at Larrikin House.