Cheryl Akle

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Director at Better Reading @ Better Reading
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Greater Sydney Area, Australia
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About Cheryl Akle

Better Reading reaches 500,000 + book lovers daily. Australia’s fastest-growing online reading community, delivers Australian readers what they love most: a strong focus on Australian stories, Facebook Live interviews, top rating podcasts, live bestseller lists, weekly newsletter and recommended reads. Free to readers and curated by a much-loved team with over 30 years in the book industry, there’s nothing quite like it.Using multiple platforms to attract a loyal audience, expert commentary gives readers access to Australia’s most popular authors: Kathy Lette, Peter Carey, Tim Winton, Nikki Gemmell and Jimmy Barnes. International authors are also in the mix with Nigella Lawson and Man Booker Prize Winner George Saunders amongst others. Stories Behind the Story a twice weekly podcast, takes you behind the scenes of the book world to reveal the stories behind your favourite books. With over 200,000 downloads these ‘all access’ podcasts have received rave reviews and nominated Best of the Week on iTunes. Readers have the opportunity to engage directly with their favourite authors via the Better Reading Book Club and can also engage directly with the nation-wide conversation about books by registering for Preview our new crowd-sourced book review platform. While Better Reading Kids looks after the younger readers providing everything parents need to instil a love of reading in their children.Founder and book crusader Cheryl Akle has been a leader in the book industry with roles including directing Get Reading! and The Book Circle. Her intention when starting out on the Better Reading adventure was to connect Australian readers with stories. Cheryl is available for speaking engagements and festivals.

Cheryl Akle's Current Company Details
Better Reading

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Cheryl Akle Work Experience Details
  • Better Reading
    Stories Behind The Story Podcast
    Better Reading 2017 - Present
    Sydney, Australia
    Stories Behind the Story a twice weekly podcast, takes you behind the scenes of the book world to reveal the stories behind your favourite books. With over 200,000 downloads these ‘all access’ podcasts have received rave reviews and nominated Best of the Week on iTunes. Established in 2017, Story Behind the Stories podcast takes listeners behind the scenes to hear about the dramatic personal experiences that inspire authors, eavesdrop on candid conversations about hot contemporary issues and they may even pick up some great writing tips. ‘We love bringing our followers inside book world, to reveal the stories behind their favourite books which we do twice weekly with our Better Reading Podcasts’ says founder Cheryl Akle. Spanning over 100 episodes to date, the podcast has featured interviews with Kathy Lette, Peter Carey, Tim Winton, Nikki Gemmell and Jimmy Barnes. International authors are also in the mix with Nigella Lawson and Man Booker Prize Winner George Saunders, amongst others. Stories Behind the Story podcasts have received rave reviews and been nominated Best of the Week on iTunes. ‘Cheryl Akle has a unique gift discussing with authors their work and their inspiration. The podcast provides great insight into some excellent books but more importantly makes you feel like you’re sitting around the dinner table with a glass of wine listening to great conversation.’ Katharine Clare, Better Reading Podcast Fan
  • Better Reading
    Better Reading Kids
    Better Reading 2015 - Present
    Sydney, Australia
    Whether your child is a bookworm or a reluctant reader, Better Reading Kids is a rich resource for children’s book news, information and recommendations.Sharing the joys of reading with our children is not only fun, it’s one of the single most valuable things we can do to help spark their imagination and stimulate their curiosity.Better Reading Director, Cheryl Arkle says: ‘We know that parents who are passionate readers love to share the joy of reading with their children. Creating a new generation of readers is one of the best legacies there is. Better Reading Kids is there to help, guide and inform parents as they introduce the young to the wonderful world of storytelling.’Like the Better Reading Kids Facebook page and you’ll hear all about:· Weekly children’s Top Ten bestsellers and annual Top 50 Kids’ Books, so you’ll know what heaps of children are reading and loving.· Lists of great books on topics that will appeal to your kids, helping you target specific interests and passions.· Great hints, tips and observations about motivating young, reluctant readers. · Author Q&As that may help you talk to children about the stories and their meanings.· Trends. Helps you keep up with the latest hot topic or fad that children are mad about.· Insights into how books are created, leading to conversations about writing, storytelling and imaginary worlds.
  • Better Reading
    Director
    Better Reading Nov 2014 - Present
    Sydney, Australia
    ‘We’re all about sharing great stories, and helping people discover new books and authors.’ says founder Cheryl Akle.Better Reading reaches 500,000 + book lovers daily. Australia’s fastest-growing online reading community, delivers Australian readers what they love most: a strong focus on Australian stories, Facebook Live interviews, top rating podcasts, live bestseller lists, weekly newsletter and recommended reads. Free to readers and curated by a much-loved team with over 30 years in the book industry, there’s nothing quite like it.Using multiple platforms to attract a loyal audience, expert commentary gives readers access to Australia’s most popular authors: Kathy Lette, Peter Carey, Tim Winton, Nikki Gemmell and Jimmy Barnes. International authors are also in the mix with Nigella Lawson and Man Booker Prize Winner George Saunders amongst others. ‘It’s the most influential channel in Australia’ says Rebecca Saunders, Publisher, Hachette.

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