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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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Witches, monsters, and a brave little thief. Those are the ingredients in Claire Legrand's novel "Foxheart." The book was chosen by Book Club for Kids fan Kailas. She and her two fellow readers Iona and Gabi discussed the novel one sunny Sunday after... more

What's it like to be adopted? Does your adopted family's history become your history or do you feel the need to find your biological story? Our book this week is "The Length of a String" by Elissa Brent Weissman. It's a Holocaust story about a Jewish... more

Last week, we heard a bit from writer Jennifer L. Holm when we discussed her book "Turtle in Paradise." In this Bonus Episode, we hear more about Jenni's trilogy of books inspired by family stories.

Got a nickname? Everybody in Key West seems to have one. Including a little girl named Turtle. Readers at the Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library in Broomfield, Colorado discuss Jennifer Holm's "Turtle in Paradise" with host Kitty Felde. KQED public... more

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Recent Guests

Jennifer Holm
Writer, author of Turtle in Paradise and Full of Beans
Jennifer Holm (Author)
Episode: A Conversation with Jennifer L. Holm
Lisa Yee
Author of 'Maisie Chen's Last Chance' and inspired by her family's immigration story
Episode: Episode 160- Mazie Chen's Last Chance by Lisa Yee
Alan Silberberg
Author of Milo, Sticky Notes, and Brain Freeze
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Episode: Milo Sticky Notes & Brain Freeze
Joshua Malina
Celebrity reader and actor known for The West Wing
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Episode: Milo Sticky Notes & Brain Freeze
Jack Gantos
Author and speaker, known for his book 'Dead End In Norvelt'
Episode: Bonus Episode - Conversation with Jack Gantos
Sean O'Brien
Author and former speechwriter for Vice President Joe Biden
Episode: White House Clubhouse by Sean OBrien
Janet Macreery
Author of 'A Little Wicked'
Self
Episode: A Conversation with Janet Macreery
Susan Stamberg
NPR's Special Correspondent and legendary figure in public radio
NPR
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

Host

Kitty Felde
Host of Book Club for Kids

Reviews

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

    Can you review a Hunger Games book?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    kitsena
    United States6 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 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 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 States10 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the variety of guests, especially authors and celebrity readers.
A few reviews mention concerns about occasional language but praise overall accessibility and calming tone.
The format balances Reading/Book discussions with author insights.

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A Conversation with Jennifer L. Holm
Q: So you told us how Turtle in Paradise came out of an earlier novel. Tell us where Full of Beans came from.
Holm reveals that Full of Beans originated from a suggestion by her son about a continuation featuring the 'Diaper Gang' and her desire to explore a prequel that ties back to the Turtle in Paradise world.
A Conversation with Jennifer L. Holm
Q: So let's talk a little bit about Turtle. Where did she come from as a character?
Holm describes Turtle as inspired by her mother, drawing on memories of New Jersey summers and the family's Key West experiences to shape Turtle's voice and the island life atmosphere.
A Conversation with Jennifer L. Holm
Q: Well, Jenni, let's start at the beginning. Where did the inspiration for Turtle in Paradise come from?
Holm explains that the spark came from a throwaway line about Key West in Penny from Heaven, which led to extensive family interviews, archival research at the Key West Historical Society, and a drive to recreate the Depression-era setting authentically.
Milo Sticky Notes & Brain Freeze
Q: What do writers get wrong when they're writing about seventh graders?
Writers often exaggerate the social dynamics, depicting middle school as consistently tough, while reality is sometimes different, with drama not being as pronounced and cafeteria food being better than portrayed.
Episode 160- Mazie Chen's Last Chance by Lisa Yee
Q: Is this a true story or not? And if it's not, does this relate to something you've been through?
The story blends true elements of Yee's life with fiction, exploring themes of identity and cultural experiences.

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A show focused on children's literature, author interviews, and readings by celebrity guests, with a steady emphasis on why stories matter to young readers and how authors craft for kids. Each episode blends author insights, writing process tips, and interactive elements from young listeners, often exploring themes like immigration, identity, friendship, and courage through age-appropriate discussions. Noteworthy is the recurring format of celebrity readers pairing with author conversations, creating a mix of performance and storytelling that can resonate with families, teachers, and library programs. The show appears to attract a broad, book-loving audience that values accessible discussions of literature for kids, plus opportunities for l... more

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1. Jennifer Holm
2. Lisa Yee
3. Alan Silberberg
4. Joshua Malina
5. Jack Gantos
6. Sean O'Brien
7. Janet Macreery
8. Susan Stamberg

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