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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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Latest Episodes

Kitty Felde talks to the author of Lupe Wong Won't DanceΒ Donna Barba Higuera about creating an unlikeable character. She also gives us a sneak preview of a new science fiction novel she's writing.

Does square dancing count as an athletic activity? Lupe Wong doesn't think so and is willing to fight the system to make her point. Readers from Charles Hart Middle School in Washington, DC discuss the book with host Kitty Felde and interview the wri... more

In 1925, newlyweds Pete and Gert packed up their lives andΒ  headed west for California in a Model T Ford. Gert chronicled thejourney in a series of letters.

Now, one hundred years later, a pair of cousins Kitty Felde and Marie Felde follow their ro... more

DidΒ Harry PotterΒ make you wish you were going to boarding school? This week, we visit another extraordinary boarding school with invisible students and k'lepreechons. It's Hypatia Academy by Esther Goldenberg. It's the favorite book of this trio of M... more

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Recent Guests

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
Esther Goldenberg
Author of Hypatia Academy
Episode: Hypatia Academy by Esther Goldenberg
Peter Sagal
Celebrity reader, writer, and host of NPR's quiz show Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me
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Episode: Back to School Episodes: Ribblestrop by Andy Mulligan with Peter Sagal
Andy Mulligan
Author of Ribblestrop, inspired by a stroll past ancient ruins
Episode: Back to School Episodes: Ribblestrop by Andy Mulligan with Peter Sagal
Shannon Messenger
Author of Keeper of the Lost Cities
Self-published
Episode: Number One on Book Club for Kids' Top Ten List - Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger
Cash Peters
Public radio superstar and celebrity reader
Episode: Top Ten Episodes Number 2 James and the Giant Peach
Izzy Mead
Learning Manager at the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Center
Roald Dahl Museum and Story Center
Episode: Top Ten Episodes Number 2 James and the Giant Peach
Varian Johnson
Author of The Parker Inheritance
Episode: TOP TEN EPISODES #3: The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson

Host

Kitty Felde
Host of Book Club for Kids and award-winning public radio journalist.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 454 ratings
  • 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 States2 months ago
  • LOVE IT!!!πŸ₯°πŸ˜˜πŸ˜β€οΈπŸ§‘πŸ’›πŸ’šπŸ©΅πŸ’™πŸ’œπŸ’”β€οΈβ€πŸ”₯

    i’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!!! 🫠🫠🫠πŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺ Also my favorite book is ''because of whin-dixie'' from, Jewel, age 11 πŸ’ŽπŸ’ŽπŸ’ŽπŸ’ŽπŸ’ŽπŸ’ŽπŸ’Ž

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fjgfnjf
    United States4 months ago
  • LOVE IT!!!πŸ₯°πŸ˜˜πŸ˜β€οΈπŸ§‘πŸ’›πŸ’šπŸ©΅πŸ’™πŸ’œπŸ’”β€οΈβ€πŸ”₯

    i’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!!! 🫠🫠🫠πŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺ Also my favorite book is ''because of whin-dixie'' from, Jewel, age 10 πŸ’ŽπŸ’ŽπŸ’ŽπŸ’ŽπŸ’ŽπŸ’ŽπŸ’Ž

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fjgfnjf
    United States6 months ago
  • LOVE IT!!!πŸ₯°πŸ˜˜πŸ˜β€οΈπŸ§‘πŸ’›πŸ’šπŸ©΅πŸ’™πŸ’œπŸ’”β€οΈβ€πŸ”₯

    i’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!!! 🫠🫠🫠πŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺ

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fjgfnjf
    United States7 months ago
  • LOVE

    So basically two of the girls LOVE murder mystery and that is literally same for me and I knew both books they said in one of the podcast(a good girls guid to murder and a series of unfortunate events) I love both of those books and definitely never read them but one of my friends read them and said they were good and I believed her because I LOVE murder mystery and that it is so relatable! but the reason why I rated it 4 stars is because it isn’t as interesting when it isn’t relatable and I onl... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    lovelydtiroblox
    United States7 months ago

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Listeners find the show engaging and fun for young readers, often enjoying celebrity readings and author insights.
The podcast is perceived as a great resource for discovering new books, especially among kids who enjoy reading and literature-based activities.
There are mixed feelings about the appropriateness of content, with some parents expressing concern over language use, while others praise the relatable discussions.

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Lupe Wong Wont Dance
Q: Why did you choose square dancing and not any other type of dance?
She didn't choose it; her daughter had to square dance and it sparked the idea for the book.
Lupe Wong Wont Dance
Q: What made you like baseball?
Donna Barba Higuera shares that she comes from a baseball family and playing it was part of her spirit.
Hypatia Academy by Esther Goldenberg
Q: Are you thinking about making a sequel? What might it be about?
I have ideas for a sequel and would love to hear what the kids would want to see next.
Hypatia Academy by Esther Goldenberg
Q: Where did you get the inspiration for the different characters in the story?
The little guy, Cornelius, is inspired by characters from a book called The Wee Free Men.
Hypatia Academy by Esther Goldenberg
Q: How did you get the idea for the book?
I read about Hypatia, the actual person, and was disappointed by the ending of her real story, so I reimagined it more to my liking.

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Designed for young readers, this show provides a platform for discussing popular children's literature, fostering a community where kids can engage with books and authors. Episodes typically feature a celebrity reader who narrates passages from the book in focus, alongside insightful discussions with the author that explore themes, character development, and the creative process. Participants often include enthusiastic young listeners who relate the narratives to their own lives, emphasizing cultural identity, friendship, and personal growth. This unique format not only entertains but also educates, making literature accessible and relatable to its audience.

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Book Club for Kids launched 10 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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Recent guests on Book Club for Kids include:

1. Donna Barba Higuera
2. Diana Rock
3. Esther Goldenberg
4. Peter Sagal
5. Andy Mulligan
6. Shannon Messenger
7. Cash Peters
8. Izzy Mead

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