
Real talk about raising readers from author Allison Tait and educator-author Megan Daley, co-founders of Your Kid’s Next Read. With trusted advice and expert recommendations on books for children and teens, they answer all your BIG questions about getting (and keeping) kids reading and writing. Plus, insightful author interviews and entertaining #qualitywaffle about everything from life and parent... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 307 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksKids & FamilyParentingArts | |||

Olivia Muscat reads from her delightful middle-grade novel ‘Annie And Maeve Are Definitely Not Friends’.
00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters
01:58 Olivia Muscat reads Annie and Maeve are definitely not friends
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Allison chats to award-winning author Deborah Kelly about her new junior fiction series ‘Poppy & Pipsqueak’, ensuring all kids see themselves in stories, and challenged books. Plus, Megan’s got a book recommendation to help streamline gluten-free fam... more
Angourie Rice reads from ‘My Wonderful Disgrace’, her darkly funny YA novel, co-authored with Kate Rice.
00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters
01:53 Angourie Rice reads from ‘My Wonderful Disgrace’
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Learning HOW to read and learning to LOVE reading are two different things and both take effort. Megan and Allison explore different ways to instil the will to read in our kids – with some quick ideas you can try today.
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I have been following YKNR on Facebook for years but have only just started listening to the podcast this year. I started from episode one so I still have a way to go to catch up!!
I love the podcast as a Teacher-Librarian of 19 years experience. Being a teacher-librarian can be quite an isolating job, so I love Megan’s tips because they have renewed my love of my job and reinvigorated my passion to advocate for my beautiful library.
I love the podcast as a grandma of very young little girls. I ... more
You guys make awesome podcasts! I love hearing about what you did recently and, hear about books you love! Please continue making podcasts.
A highly entertaining way to find about all the latest & best releases in the kidlit realm. Allison & Megan’s excellent banter is another big plus.
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!
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!
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This show centers on children's books across age ranges, from board books to middle-grade and YA, with hosts Allison Tait and Megan Daley guiding conversations that combine author interviews, book recommendations, and practical literacy tips for families, teachers, and librarians. Episodes routinely feature author chats, book reads, and trend discussions about kidlit, publishing, and literacy strategies, often highlighting Australian writers and locally produced titles. A standout element is the warm, conversational “quality waffle” that pairs book knowledge with personal anecdotes, making industry insights accessible to a broad listening audience. The format's mix of interviews, live readings, and show-note style recommendations makes it a... more
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2. Jacqueline Harvey
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