Your Kid's Next Read With Allison Tait and Megan Daley
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 parenting to birds and bees.
Episodes
319 episodes
Shara Curlett reads ‘Protector of Beyond’
Shara Curlett reads from ‘Protector of Beyond’, the first book in her new middle-grade fantasy series00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters02:05 Shara Curlett reads ‘Protector of Beyond’
YKNR 255: Let's Talk YA with Amie Kaufman
International bestselling author Amie Kaufman joins Allison and Megan for a chat about trends in young adult fiction, why genre fiction works so well for teens, and what makes a book feel quintessentially Australian – even when it’s set in spac...
Jol Temple reads ‘Mega Rich Guinea Pigs: Witless Protection’
Jol Temple reads from ‘Witless Protection’, the second book in the hilarious Mega Rich Guinea Pigs series for readers 8+, written by Kate & Jol Temple.00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters01:53 Jol Temple reads ‘Mega Rich Gui...
YKNR 254: 10 minutes with Sally Rippin
Allison chats to bestselling author Sally Rippin about the latest exciting addition to the incredibly popular Billie B Brown universe. Plus, the Your Next Read series has two new titles and Megan introduces a new family member.00:00 Life...
Allison Rocca reads 'Joey and the Junjardy'
Alison Rocca reads from her new middle-grade novel ‘Joey and The Junjardy’, illustrated by Brenton E McKenna.00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters01:46 Allison Rocca reads 'Joey and the Junjardy'
YKNR 253: Teachers’ Notes 101
Megan takes us behind the scenes of creating teaching notes, including how parents can use them at home to create discussion around books. Plus, weathering the ebbs and flows of life with ‘kidults’, morning dances and the magic of Kylie. <...
Cristy Burne reads 'One Day Soon'
Award-winning author Cristy Burne reads from ‘One Day Soon’, her moving middle-grade verse novel about Motor Neurone Disease.
YKNR 252: 10 minutes with Peter Carnavas
Allison chats to award-winning author Peter Carnavas about his new 'classic bedtime story' 'Kid', writing quiet stories that make noise and putting the 'warm' in heartwarming. Plus, Megan has many thoughts about protein.00:00 Life, Paren...
R. A. Spratt reads 'The Epically Awesome Odyssey, as told by Nanny Piggins’
Bestselling author R. A. Spratt reads from her hilarious new middle-grade novel ‘The Epically Awesome Odyssey, as told by Nanny Piggins’.00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters02:08 R. A. Spratt reads 'The Epically Awesome Odyssey,...
YKNR 251: 10 minutes with Meg Caddy
Allison chats to author Meg Caddy about their new YA historical thriller ‘A Flash In The Dust’, seeking out the unwritten stories to create a 'unicorn' novel, and tapping into underlying menace. Plus, Megan is raving about some new non-fiction ...
Katrina Macdonald Roe reads 'The Stolen Bairn’
Katrina Macdonald Roe reads from her new middle-grade historical fantasy novel ‘The Stolen Bairn’.00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters01:46 Katrina Macdonald Roe reads 'The Stolen Child'
YKNR 250: Taking Stock, Taking Steps
Allison and Megan celebrate 250 official episodes by taking stock of what’s changed since episode #1 (and what hasn’t), and Team YKNR takes steps to help shape the future of reading in Australia.00:00 Life, Parenting, Quality Waffle1...
Olivia Muscat reads 'Annie And Maeve Are Definitely Not Friends’
Olivia Muscat reads from her delightful middle-grade novel ‘Annie And Maeve Are Definitely Not Friends’.00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters01:58 Olivia Muscat reads Annie and Maeve are definitely not friends
YKNR 249: 10 minutes with Deborah Kelly
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 glute...
Angourie Rice reads from ‘My Wonderful Disgrace’
Angourie Rice reads from ‘My Wonderful Disgrace’, her darkly funny YA novel, co-authored with Kate Rice.00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters01:53 Angourie Rice reads from ‘My Wonderful Disgrace’
The Skill and Will of Reading
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.00:00 Life, Parent...
Jacqueline Harvey reads from ‘The Girl And The Ghost: Grand Opening’
Jacqueline Harvey reads from ‘Grand Opening’, book three in her bestselling middle-grade series ‘The Girl And The Ghost’.00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters02:29 Jacqueline Harvey reads from ‘The Girl And The Ghost: Grand Openi...
YKNR 247: 10 Minutes with Samera Kamaleddine
Allison chats to author Samera Kamaleddine about her new middle-grade novel ‘The Clueless Guide To Solving A Mystery’, the role of inter-generational relationships in her writing, and what she does in her day job to encourage kids to read. Plus...
Brenton Cullen reads 'The Prime Minister Problem'
Brenton Cullen reads from his debut middle-grade novel 'The Prime Minister Problem'.00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters00:00 Brenton Cullen reads 'The Prime Minister Problem'
YKNR 246: Books About Music
Taking inspiration from the 2026 CBCA Book Week theme ‘Symphony of Stories’, Allison and Megan take a deep dive into books about music, including recommended titles from picture books to YA and beyond, plus ideas for bringing the theme to life....
YKNR FFC Samera Kamaleddine reads 'The Clueless Guide to Solving a Mystery'
Samera Kamaleddine reads from hew new middle-grade novel ‘The Clueless Guide To Solving A Mystery', illustrated by Hykie Breeze 00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters01:54 Samera Kamaleddine reads ‘The Clueless Guide To ...
YKNR 245: 10 minutes with Matt Stanton
Bestselling author Matt Stanton is back in our interview hot seat, and Allison takes the opportunity for some updated insights on kids and reading, as well as taking a deep dive into Matt’s writing process and his latest middle-grade novel ‘Duc...
Barry Jonsberg reads ‘Nerds vs Aliens’
Barry Jonsberg reads from his new middle-grade novel ‘Nerds vs Aliens’.00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters01:55 Barry Jonsberg reads ‘Nerds vs Aliens’.
