Your Kid's Next Read With Allison Tait and Megan Daley
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 writing, a whole lot of fun and … YKNR book question bingo.
Episodes
233 episodes
Shelby Matheson reads ‘Elsewhere’
Shelby Matheson reads from her middle-grade fantasy novel 'Elsewhere', featuring a mysterious school in the woods and a sentient forest that grants magical powers to lost children
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16:08
YKNR 208: Bookmail Bonanza
Before they disappear under a landslide of books, Allison and Megan bring you Bookmail, the extended mix – a huge pile of new reads to add to your TBR pile.
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37:47
YKNR 207: 10 minutes with Li Chen
Allison chats to author and illustrator Li Chen about her new graphic novel 'Detective Beans: Adventures in Cat Town', creating a character that resonates with kids, and the everlasting appeal of mystery stories.
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42:36
Pip Smith reads 'The Pull Of The Moon'
Pip Smith reads from ‘The Pull Of The Moon’, her latest YA novel, which explores what happens when the urge to help collides with the unfathomable uncertainty of loss.
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10:17
YKNR 206: Non-Fiction 101
Megan and Allison take a deep dive into non-fiction books for kids, looking at different types of non-fiction, why reading non-fiction is important (even in the digital age), and how it feeds into critical thinking and creativity as well.
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32:37
Kate Gordon reads 'The Haunting of Hindmarsh Hall'
Kate Gordon reads from ‘The Haunting of Hindmarsh Hall’, the first book in The Secret Detectives Club, a new series for middle-grade readers.
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10:08
YKNR 205: 10 minutes with Julia Lawrinson
Allison chats to author Julia Lawrinson about her new verse novel ‘Trapped: The Entombed Miner of Bonnie Vale’, creating suspense in the spaces between words, and paring back history to uncover the people.
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42:31
Kitty Black reads ‘Everglade: Rise of The Witch’
Kitty Black reads from ‘Everglade: Rise of The Witch’, the first book in a new and funny fantasy trilogy, illustrated by Rebecca Crane
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12:20
YKNR 204: Wide Reading 101
What exactly is ‘wide reading’ and how can you encourage young readers to embrace it? Megan and Allison take a deep dive into the idea of wide reading, including tips and tricks for introducing it at your place.
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29:56
Jessica Townsend reads 'Silverborn'
Jessica Townsend reads from ‘Silverborn: The Mystery of Morrigan Crow’, the fourth book in her international bestselling Nevermoor series.
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12:58
YKNR 203: 10 minutes with Lucie Stevens
Allison chats to debut author Lucie Stevens about her middle-grade fantasy novel ‘R.I.P. Nanny Tobbins’, choosing an historical setting, and finding success in trying something new.
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35:25
YKNR 202: The enduring appeal of mystery stories
Allison and Megan explore all the reasons that young readers love mystery stories, why they’re addictive, and how to find age-appropriate reads.
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39:00
YKNR 201: 10 minutes with Jacqueline Harvey
Allison chats to Jacqueline Harvey about her brand-new middle-grade novel ‘The Girl and The Ghost’, meeting new characters and developing a new series.
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36:31
A.L. Tait reads 'Willow Bright's Secret Plot'
A.L. Tait reads from ‘Willow Bright's Secret Plot’, a new middle-grade mystery story about growing up, finding your place in the world and the restorative power of nature.
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18:08
YKNR 200: Ask Us Anything 3.0
To celebrate 200 episodes of Your Kid’s Next Read podcast, Allison and Megan are answering YOUR questions. From how to write a book to how to make library time more inclusive to how to organise a brilliant author event, it’s all here.
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42:15
YKNR 199: 10 minutes with Clayton Zane Comber & Conor McCammon
Allison chats to Clayton Zane Comber and Conor McCammon about their brand-new novel ‘The Marvellous Submarine’, including co-writing a book on sticky notes (both), taking on illustrating for the first time (Conor), and moving from YA to junior ...
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38:44
YKNR 198: All about Funny Books
Funny books create a LOT of discussion in the Your Kid’s Next Read community, so Megan and Allison are discussing the the role of funny books in reading, what makes a great funny book, and if, when and how to move kids into other areas of the b...
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34:59
YKNR 197: 10 minutes with Helen Edwards
Allison chats to Dr Helen Edwards about her new middle-grade historical fiction novel ‘On Gallant Wings’, the drafting process and medals for bravery. Megan shares some insights into the 5 Laws of Library Science.
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42:46
Ashleigh Barton reads ‘How To Sail To Somewhere’
Ashleigh Barton reads from ‘How To Sail To Somewhere’, her moving new middle-grade novel, described as a 'cosy adventure' story.
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16:14
YKNR 196: Building a Home Library 101
What does a home library look like? Megan and Allison explore the basics of building a home library, from why it’s important to keep books on hand, what to buy (and what to borrow), where to keep them, and when and how to cull.
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34:08
YKNR 195: 10 minutes with Nick Bland
Allison chats to Nick Bland, author of 60+ picture books (including the ‘Very Cranky Bear’ series), about his debut junior fiction novel, ‘Bling Jollygood’, and why he’s always writing. Plus, Megan has Easter gift-giving tips.
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36:28
Hayley Gannon reads ‘Luna’s World’
Hayley Gannon reads from ‘Luna’s World: Library Dreams’, a fun, heartwarming story for readers 7+, illustrated by Michelle Conn.
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13:56
YKNR 194: Reading Aloud 101
When should you start reading aloud to kids? Should you stop once they can read by themselves? Megan and Allison look at the nuts and bolts of reading aloud to kids, from what to read, to how to fit it in, to effective, accessible options for e...
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