
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... more
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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.
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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.
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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 w... more
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.
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As a homeschool parent of an only I’m always on the hunt for good books in which we can lose ourselves. Suddenly today I found myself in an empty house and was scrolling through podcasts when out of the blue…..you appeared !! WOW 🙃 I have binged 20 episodes while pottering around, discovered a new to us author who totally talks to my son and that author is Mark Greenwood. I spent way too much money buying your suggestions 🤣 but in all seriousness, I’m so excited to have found you both and I lo... more
I never miss an episode of this show. As a mum of two young readers and an engaged publishing professional, this podcast is critical listening to stay up to date and get the best advice for all things literacy and literature related for children.
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I have been listening to YKNR for years, first as a Teacher Librarian, then classroom teacher and now mum/teacher.
Allison and Megan bring so much book knowledge, fun, creativity and warmth to their podcast. It has been such a valuable resource as a TL to know the latest quality literature, as a classroom teacher to know what I should be reading to my students and encouraging them to read a wide variety of texts. I have many EAL/D students at my school so it is great to know different texts to ... more
Love the book mail, recommendations, interviews and the quality waffle. As a YA librarian I find there is always something of interest in every episode and especially like the reviews of new books, for my own reading list as well as for my students. Never miss an episode and highly recommend.
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The discussions focus on children's literature, providing insights into selecting the right books for various age groups from infants to young adults. The hosts, both equipped with extensive backgrounds in literature and education, emphasize the importance of fostering a love for reading through stories that tackle complex themes while remaining engaging and fun. Notable episodes include conversations with prominent authors and literature experts, highlighting current trends and recommendations in children's and young adult literature. This podcast is distinctive as it combines thoughtful discussions with lighthearted exchanges, appealing to parents, educators, and young readers alike who are eager to enrich their literary experiences.
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