Your Kid's Next Read With Allison Tait and Megan Daley
Your Kid's Next ReadAuthor 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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 270 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArts | |||
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In episode 4 of our 'Meet The Creatives' Summer Series, Allison chats to beloved illustrator Cheryl Orsini about coloured pencils, starting with the scenery, knowing when the work is complete, and being an accidental illustrator.
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In episode 3 of our 'Meet The Creatives' Summer Series, Allison chats to rising star Jade Goodwin about illustrating 23 books since 2022, authentic First Nations representation, smiley faces on still life paintings and crying over picture books.
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In episode 2 of our 'Meet The Creatives' Summer Series, Allison chats to author and illustrator Gus Gordon about making beloved picture books, creating a story within a story, existential musings and graphic novels.
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In the first episode of our 'Meet The Creatives' Summer Series, Allison chats to author and illustrator Briony Stewart about how she got started making children's books, how she developed her own style and the biggest lessons she's learned along the ... more
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- Favourite Podcast!
Wednesday is my favourite day of the week! When the podcast drops I know I am going to enjoy every minute. As a mum, classroom teacher and trained teacher librarian it is so important to be kept up to date with the latest in children’s literature. The hosts share their wealth of knowledge with such authenticity and heart. Each podcast leaves you smiling. Thanks so much!
Apple Podcasts5Tominator357
Australia24 days ago - Come for the books, stay for the waffle
I listen to this podcast every week! A treasure trove of helpful insights and up to date reading options for parents looking to put good books into their kids’ hands. I love the weekly peek inside the hive of Megan and the turret of Allison. Thanks for sharing your lives and books!
Apple Podcasts5GDS853Australia25 days ago - YKNR Review
What a great podcast, I look forward to listening to the next episode every week! My favourite section is the book mail, I have found so many hidden gems for my daughters to read that I wouldn’t have heard of without this podcast. Author chats are always great and so interesting to hear about how and why authors write their books. I also really enjoy the different topics that Allison and Megan discuss each week. Would recommend this podcast to anyone that loves books or has a book loving child i... more
Apple Podcasts5Bookbear familyAustralia2 months ago - Best podcast for kids books
I have been listening to the YKNR podcast for the last few years and it has stirred such a passion in me for children’s literature. Megan and Allison are a wealth of knowledge and wisdom when it comes to kids and reading. I look forward to each new episode and often go back to previous episodes, as well as consult their helpful show notes. I love their “quality waffle” as much as I appreciate their insights!
Apple Podcasts5roxfox83Australia2 months ago - Ladies…what’s have you been all my life ?
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
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1. Cheryl Orsini
2. Jade Goodwin
3. Gus Gordon
4. Briony Stewart
5. Peter Helliar
6. Helen Dallimore
7. Katrina Nannestad
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