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Book Club for Kids

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The place where young readers meet to talk about books. The show includes a celebrity reader and an interview with the author. The host is award winning public radio journalist Kitty Felde. Book Club won the California Library Association Technology Award and the DC Mayor's Award for Excellence in the Humanitites. Named one of the top 10 podcasts for kids by THE TIMES of London.

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Sean O'Brien
Author and former speechwriter for Joe Biden
Episode: A Conversation with Sean OBrien
Susan Stamberg
NPR's Special Correspondent and legendary figure in public radio
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Episode: NPR's Susan Stamberg live from the National Archive
Janet Macreery
Author of A Little Wicked
Episode: NPR's Susan Stamberg live from the National Archive
Lisa Thompson
British writer known for her middle grade novels
Episode: A Conversation with Lisa Thompson
Jennifer Choldenko
Author of Al Capone Does My Shirts
Episode: Episode 24 - Al Capone Does My Shirts - live from the Gaithersburg Book Festival
Jack Speer
NPR Celebrity Reader
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Episode: Episode 24 - Al Capone Does My Shirts - live from the Gaithersburg Book Festival
Gordon Korman
Author of Ungifted
Episode: Episode 49 - Ungifted by Gordon Korman
Donna Barba Higuera
Author of 'Lupe Wong Won't Dance'
Episode: Lupe Wong Wont Dance
Diana Rock
Celebrity reader and former president of the United Square Dancers of America
Episode: Lupe Wong Wont Dance

Host

Kitty Felde
Kitty Felde is an award-winning public radio journalist and the host of the show. With her extensive background in media and a passion for literature, she connects deeply with both the authors and the young readers.

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4.1 out of 5 stars from 457 ratings
  • Pretty good.

    Can you review a Hunger Games book?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    kitsena
    United States3 months ago
  • Do a dork diaries book 5 read aloud

    I would love it if you did a dork diaries read aloud but until then four stars

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Apt lover m dog
    United States6 months ago
  • LOVE IT!!!๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ˜โค๏ธ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’”โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ

    iโ€™ve listened to one episode already and I love it!!! ( and just cuz it cussed like, once and it wasn't even to bad, doesn't mean it's a 1 star podcast people!!!) anyways, keep on keeping on Kitty!!! ๐Ÿซ ๐Ÿซ ๐Ÿซ ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช Also my favorite book is ''because of whin-dixie'' from, Jewel, age 11 ๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿ’Ž

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fjgfnjf
    United States7 months ago
  • LOVE IT!!!๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ˜โค๏ธ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’”โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ

    iโ€™ve listened to one episode already and I love it!!! ( and just cuz it cussed like, once and it wasn't even to bad, doesn't mean it's a 1 star podcast people!!!) anyways, keep on keeping on Kitty!!! ๐Ÿซ ๐Ÿซ ๐Ÿซ ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช Also my favorite book is ''because of whin-dixie'' from, Jewel, age 10 ๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿ’Ž

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fjgfnjf
    United States9 months ago
  • LOVE IT!!!๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ˜โค๏ธ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’”โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ

    iโ€™ve listened to one episode already and I love it!!! ( and just cuz it cussed like, once and it wasn't even to bad, doesn't mean it's a 1 star podcast people!!!) anyways, keep on keeping on Kitty!!! ๐Ÿซ ๐Ÿซ ๐Ÿซ ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fjgfnjf
    United States10 months ago

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A few reviews express concern about the language used in episodes, suggesting it may not be suitable for younger audiences.
Listeners appreciate the engaging content and the involvement of young readers in discussing their favorite books.
Overall, feedback highlights the show's success in promoting literacy and fostering a love for reading among children.
Many praise the show's ability to bring authors and their works to life through insightful conversations.

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White House Clubhouse by Sean OBrien
Q: What gave you like the inspiration to write this book and have the multi-genre?
I was working in the White House as a speechwriter for the Vice President, Joe Biden, and my kids who were little at the time, kindergarten level, we were doing a whole lot of reading ourselves and getting into history.
A Conversation with Janet Macreery
Q: What really ended the witch trials?
Macreery provides a detailed response about the contradictory documentation of the trials and how town leaders eventually stopped the prosecutions.
A Conversation with Janet Macreery
Q: How many times have you actually been to Scotland?
Macreery confirms she has been to Scotland six times and expresses her excitement about going back.
A Conversation with Janet Macreery
Q: So how long did it take you to gather all the information that you did that was like in the book?
Macreery explains that she is more of a 'pantser' in her writing approach, gathering information in fits and starts rather than outlining everything beforehand.
A Conversation with Lisa Thompson
Q: How did your broadcasting career affect your writing?
It helped a lot, particularly with writing dialogue and creating character visuals.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Book Club for Kids

What is Book Club for Kids about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the vibrant world of children's literature, this podcast provides a platform for young readers to express their thoughts and experiences with various books. Each episode typically includes discussions with authors, where they explore themes and creative processes, while also featuring celebrity readers to engage the audience. The content highlights a range of genres, encouraging fostering a love for reading among children, and aims to make literature accessible and enjoyable for the younger audience. Unique to this podcast is its commitment to involving young listeners, making them active participants in the literary conversation and helping to cultivate the next generation of readers.

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Book Club for Kids launched 11 years ago and published 265 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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1. Sean O'Brien
2. Susan Stamberg
3. Janet Macreery
4. Lisa Thompson
5. Jennifer Choldenko
6. Jack Speer
7. Gordon Korman
8. Donna Barba Higuera

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