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Author Allison Tait and teacher-librarian-author Megan Daley, co-founders of the Your Kid’s Next Read community, talk books and reading for children of all ages. From board books and picture books, to junior fiction, middle-grade novels and YA blockbusters, they’ll help you find the perfect next book for the young readers in your life. Plus, practical tips on getting (and keeping) kids reading and writing, a whole lot of fun and … YKNR book question bingo.
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With festive season preparations heating up, Allison and Megan are bringing you a storm of exciting bookmail titles to help you keep your gift-giving cool. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au
Allison chats to Sarah Giddy about creating her debut illustrated middle-grade fantasy novel ‘Flight of the Drakkonbarq’, her path to publication and creating worlds in unexpected places. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au
Books for children and young adults often tackle the big, complex ideas that make us who we are, and they do it in age-appropriate ways. But how? Megan and Allison explore the secrets children's authors use to balance accessibility with depth – and why story always comes first. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au
Allison chats to bestselling, award-winning author Tim Winton about ‘Ningaloo: Australia's Wild Wonder’, his first picture book in 20 years, illustrated by Cindy Lane – and his best tips for young writers. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au
Megan and Allison are joined by parenting expert Dr Justin Coulson and author Matt Stanton for a discussion about boys and reading in the face of recent headlines about declining literacy levels and engagement in reading for pleasure. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au
Kate & Jol Temple read from ‘Mega Rich Guinea Pigs’, book one in their hilarious new illustrated series. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au
Allison chats to bestselling and beloved author Morris Gleitzman about his brand-new novel ‘Childish’, potholes, and what we can do to get kids reading. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au
Bethany Loveridge reads from her debut fantasy novel ‘Harper Wells Renegade Timeline Officer’ Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au
Stories that explore feelings can be a revelation for young readers and a powerful tool for the adults in their lives. Megan and Allison discuss the wide range of books on offer, from picture books to YA, and why they provide a safe space for kids to work through their own emotions and feelings. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au
Lora Inak reads from ‘Elif’s Itchy Palm’, book one in her new junior fiction series ‘The Cockatoo Crew’, illustrated by Kruti Desai. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au
Allison chats to debut author Kim Rackham about her delightful junior fiction verse novel ‘Hannah Backwards’. Plus Megan has two strong book recommendations – one for YA readers and one early learning educators. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au
Zana Fraillon reads from her new verse novel ‘Song Of A Thousand Seas’ Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au
When kids discover something they’re passionate about, they tend to go all in and books are a great way to support that. Megan and Allison discuss how to find books about niche topics – and how to foster wider reading as well. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au
Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au
Allison chats to author and science communicator Cristy Burne about her role in the new book ‘‘A New World Rises: Tales Of A LEGO® Future’ by Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler. Plus, a discussion about the rising popularity of ‘choose a story path’-style books – and what kids can learn from them. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au
Book Clubs are a great way to get (and keep) kids reading, but there are tricks to making them work – particularly for teens. Allison and Megan, along with special guest Trish Buckley, look at the ingredients for a successful book club for kids of any age. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au
Megan Daley reads from the revised and updated edition of ‘Raising Readers How To Nurture A Child’s Love Of Books’. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au
Allison chats to Joel McKerrow about his latest middle-grade novel 'The Remarkable Robot Robbery' (Heist #2), balancing writing and speaking, and his number one tip for encouraging creativity in kids. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au
With the media full of reports about the decline of reading in young people, Megan and Allison look at strategies for encouraging reading at home, giving expert tips, advice and insights in how to keep kids in touch with books. Plus, our thoughts on whether books need age classifications... Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au
Helen Edwards reads from 'The Disappearing Circus’, a magical, mysterious new middle-grade novel, co-authored with Kate Gordon. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au
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