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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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Does a background in radio help you write dialogue? What's the one thing you should never include in a book designed for readers with dyslexia? We ask the expert: Lisa Thompson, author of "The Light Jar" and other middle grade novels.

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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
NPR
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
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
NPR
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

Host

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

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 456 ratings
  • Pretty good.

    Can you review a Hunger Games book?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    kitsena
    United Statesa month 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 States4 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 States5 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 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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fjgfnjf
    United States8 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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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.
A Conversation with Lisa Thompson
Q: What's different about writing for kids with dyslexia?
I don't do flashbacks when I'm writing for a dyslexic reader, and the books are edited for easier reading.
A Conversation with Lisa Thompson
Q: Have you noticed a difference between readers in the US versus kids in the UK?
No, I think the things that move both readers are the same, and there's a lot of empathy in the readers that I talk to.
Episode 49 - Ungifted by Gordon Korman
Q: Why did you decide to use so many voices? Was it just necessary to tell the story?
It's something I've been doing because middle school has amazing, unique characters, and telling the story from different narrators lets us see how they perceive the same events differently.
Episode 49 - Ungifted by Gordon Korman
Q: What do we mean when we say gifted kids, or at least what do educators mean when they say it?
Gifted to educators means that they're really smart, they know more than normal kids would, like they have a high IQ.

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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. Lisa Thompson
2. Jennifer Choldenko
3. Jack Speer
4. Gordon Korman
5. Donna Barba Higuera
6. Diana Rock
7. Esther Goldenberg
8. Peter Sagal

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