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.
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YKNR 154: All about verse novels
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Megan and Allison examine the rise and rise of verse novels: why verse novels are increasingly popular, why kids love them, how to read them and what to do with them in a classroom situation. Plus, a list of recommended verse novels and links to more! Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan an…
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YKNR 153: 10 minutes with John Larkin
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Allison interviews multi-award-winning author John Larkin about his latest novel 'Brittany & Co Take On Paris', hobby horses, and teaching creative writing. Plus, two highly recommended middle-grade novels and a heads up about World Bee Day. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your…
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YKNR 152: Insider’s Guide to Literary Festivals
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Allison and Megan go behind the scenes of children’s literary festivals to discuss why parents/carers/educators should take young readers long, what makes a terrific author presentation, and how authors can get themselves on the program. Plus, Megan is fan-girling over one Australian author. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsne…
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YKNR 151: 10 minutes with Kate & Jol Temple
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Allison interviews dynamic writing duo Kate & Jol Temple about their brand-new junior graphic novel series FROG SQUAD, as well as writing together, great school talks and more. Plus, Megan has new audio book tips. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community o…
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YKNR 150: Ask Us Anything 2.0
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Megan and Allison answer questions from the Your Kid's Next Read community, from how to enjoy poetry with young readers to how to convince a young writer their work needs editing. Plus, a new MG novel provokes a parenting debate. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next …
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YKNR 149: 10 minutes with Nat Amoore
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Allison interviews ‘bucket of fun’ children’s author Nat Amoore about the first instalment in her new junior fiction series ‘Showerland’. Plus, Megan is celebrating (and breaking the internet) and we’re having a special event! Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Rea…
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YKNR 148: Kids and creative writing
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Allison shares some of her favourite creative writing tips for kids – helpful for anyone who’s trying to teach creative writing to kids or encourage creative writing at home. Plus, details of our exclusive free Teens & Reading event. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s N…
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YKNR 147: 10 minutes with Jacqueline Harvey
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Allison chats to bestselling author Jacqueline Harvey about her brand-new picture book ‘Kevin The Sheep’, writing in rhyme and the secrets of a great school visit. Plus, Megan has tips for sharing wordless picture books. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Comm…
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YKNR 146: Diversity in Book Collections
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Diversity in children’s publishing has been a big topic in recent months. Megan has tips for ensuring your library – school or home – is diverse and inclusive, as well as recommending some favourite books. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebo…
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YKNR 145: 10 minutes with Gabriel Bergmoser
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Allison chats with Gabriel Bergmoser about his debut middle-grade novel ‘Andromache Between Worlds’, writing great dialogue and handling scene-stealing characters. Plus, Megan discusses the DANZ Award shortlist and Allison is raving about a new middle-grade title. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Alli…
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YKNR 144: The Love Stuff
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Allison and Megan discuss books for kids about love, in all its various forms. Plus, Megan has an announcement! Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | childrensbooksdaily.com | yourkidsnextread.com.au…
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YKNR 143: 10 minutes with Victoria Carless
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Allison spends 10 minutes with Victoria Carless, chatting about her new middle-grade novel Lani and The Universe, science versus nature, and what happens when plans go awry. Plus, Author Swallows Record – Megan takes on Trent Dalton. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s N…
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YKNR 142: Behind 'The Beehive'
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We go behind the scenes of Megan Daley's debut picture book THE BEEHIVE, with a roundtable discussion between Allison, Megan and illustrator Max Hamilton. If you've ever wondered how a picture book is created, this one is for you! Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next…
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YKNR 141: 10 minutes with Sheena Dempsey
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Allison spends 10 minutes with author and illustrator Sheena Dempsey, chatting about creating graphic novels, time-travelling penguins and lockdown projects that take on a life of their own. Plus, Megan has tips for culling your home library collection – and packing books for moving. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.c…
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YKNR 140: Get ready for a great reading year
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Back in business for 2024, Megan and Allison share tips to help you set kids up for a great reading year, at home and at school, including tweens and teens. Plus, top tips for starting a book club for (and with) your young readers. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Nex…
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YKNR 139: BEHIND THE BOOKS #6: The Book Designer
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In this special summer mini-series, Allison takes you behind the books and behind the scenes of the Australian children’s publishing world. In this final episode, she chats to award-winning book designer and illustrator Astred Hicks. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s N…
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YKNR 138: BEHIND THE BOOKS #5: The Agent
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In this special summer mini-series, Allison takes you behind the books and behind the scenes of the Australian children’s publishing world. In this episode, she chats to literary agent Annabel Barker about how she chooses the works she’ll champion on their path to publication. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Conn…
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YKNR 137: BEHIND THE BOOKS #4: The Illustrator.
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In this special summer mini-series, Allison takes you behind the books and behind the scenes of the Australian children’s publishing world. In this episode, she chats to illustrator Tony Flowers about indie-publishing a picture book, taking your work to the world, and what makes a great tattoo. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkid…
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YKNR 136: BEHIND THE BOOKS #3: The Advocate.
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In this special summer mini-series, Allison takes you behind the books and behind the scenes of the Australian children’s publishing world. In this episode, she chats to Jenny Stubbs, the 2023 recipient of the prestigious Nan Chauncy Award, about the changing face of teacher-librarians, taking books out of libraries, and what advocacy looks like. R…
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YKNR 135: BEHIND THE BOOKS #2: The Publisher
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In this special summer mini-series, Allison takes you behind the books and behind the scenes of the Australian children’s publishing world. In this episode, she chats to children’s publisher Clair Hume about her role in choosing books for publication, what she looks for in a manuscript and more. Read the show notes for all book references at yourki…
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YKNR 134: BEHIND THE BOOKS #1: The Bookseller
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In this special summer mini-series, Allison takes you behind the books and behind the scenes of the Australian children’s publishing world. First up, an interview with bookseller Paul Macdonald from The Children’s Bookshop in Sydney – and a terrific list of book recommendations for those last-minute gifts. Read the show notes for all book reference…
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YKNR 133: TeamYKNR Fave Reads 2023
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You’re invited to the TeamYKNR Office Christmas Party (BYO drinks and virtual Kris Kringle) for a rundown of our favourite reads of 2023 and a guest appearance from Allison Rushby. From picture books to YA, we’re each nominating our ten fave books (possibly more from the rebels among us) published this year. Join us to Deck The Bookshelves (chandel…
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YKNR 132: The who, what and how of Teen Reading
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Keeping teens reading can be a challenge, but what’s really going on? We talk to Deakin University research fellow Dr Bronwyn Reddan from the Teen Reading Project about teens and reading in the digital age – and it’s fascinating. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next …
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YKNR 131: 10 minutess with Katrina Nannestad
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Allison interviews Katrina Nannestad, award-winning author of middle-grade historical fiction (and YKNR favourite) about her new novel ‘Silver Linings’, writing family history and choose a ‘voice’ for a story. Plus, Megan has tips for Christmas holiday reading. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison…
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YKNR 130: Books full of magic
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Books with magic, magicians, spells, wizards, witches, fairies… This week, Megan and Allison dive deep into books for all ages that feature magic. Plus, how do readers grow into writers, and where to bid on amazing original artworks by children’s book illustrators. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with All…
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YKNR 129: 10 minutes with Sami Bayly.
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Allison spends 10 minutes with author and illustrator Sami Bayly, chatting about her new book ‘How We Came to Be – Creatures of Camoflauge and Mimicry’, working in a new format and trying different things. Plus, ‘escape reads’ for kids and Megan shares the most popular series in her junior school library. Read the show notes for all book references…
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YKNR 128: Screen-Free Fun
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Why is screen-free time so important – and how can books help kids make the most of it? Megan and Allison discuss screen-free activities books, plus John Steinbeck’s tip for tricking kids into reading and making the most of mini whiteboards. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your…
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YKNR 127: 10 minutes with Seth Malacari
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Allison spends 10 minutes with Seth Malacari, discussing the brand-new queer speculative fiction anthology ‘An Unexpected Party’, LoveOzYA and finding new voices. Plus, new research into the reading habits of teens, and a true crime podcast for kids. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and…
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YKNR 126: 2023 Christmas book round-up
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Megan has the keys to the podcast as Allison loses her voice, and takes full advantage with a list of new Christmas books for 2023 and links to classics and favourites. Plus, subscriptions for educators to consider for 2024. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read …
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YKNR 125: 10 minutes with Alison Evans
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Allison spends 10 minutes with Alison Evans discussing their story in the Imagining The Future project and writing YA novels. Plus, Megan has a tip for school library staff in the lead up to the festive season. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on F…
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YKNR 124: Advocating for school libraries
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What does advocating for school libraries look like? Megan and Allison look at why school libraries are important and how parents and educators can advocate for quality libraries at their schools. Plus, new spooky books for Halloween and meet the new Your Kid’s Next Read website. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com C…
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YKNR 123: 10 minutes with Katya Balen
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Allison interviews award-winning author Katya Balen about her lyrical new middle-grade novel FOXLIGHT, writing for kids (not adults), and winning the Yoto Carnegie Medal. Plus, Megan has a raft of New Zealand titles to recommend and Allison has a workshop for aspiring children’s authors. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextre…
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YKNR ep 122: A podcast about nothing
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Books about nothing, books that explore the concept of ‘nothing’, books to give kids when there’s ‘nothing’ to do – Allison and Megan have made a podcast about nothing. Plus, Megan has a tip for expanding a young readers’ understanding of different texts. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Mega…
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YKNR 121: 10 minutes with Alice Pung
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Allison spends 10 minutes with award-winning author Alice Pung, chatting about her latest novel Millie Mak The Maker, writing what you know and young characters with big problems. Plus, Megan has an exercise for educators and Allison has a tip for finishing a writing project. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Conne…
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YKNR 120: We have some thoughts
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Allison and Megan have some thoughts about respecting children’s literature and its authors, plus Megan shares a great tip about how picture books can be used to share student learning. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait…
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YKNR 119: 10 minutes with Katherine Rundell
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Allison spends 10 minutes with Katherine Rundell, discussing her new novel Impossible Creatures, big themes in middle-grade novels and writing beautiful sentences. Plus, join Team YKNR for a live event in Brisbane, and Megan has a post-Book Week tip for T-L’s. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison,…
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YKNR 118: New back-to-nature books
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To celebrate Nature Book Week, Megan brings a list of brand-new books all about the natural world – and the reasons kids should read them. Plus, a new picture book that has taken social media by storm. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook V…
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YKNR 117: Bumper Bookmail for Book Week
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This week, we’re all about the brand-new books, celebrating the joy of CBCA Book Week with a bumper bookmail episode. Plus, Allison has tips for authors prepping for a book launch and Megan suggests heading outdoors. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Communit…
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YKNR 116: 10 mins with Gary Lonesborough
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Allison spends 10 minutes with award-winning author Gary Lonesborough, discussing his role in the Future You project and his latest novel ‘We Didn’t Think It Through’. Plus, find your writing voice and exciting bookmail. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Comm…
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YKNR 115: The joy of ‘escape’ reads
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Megan and Allison discuss the pure pleasure of ‘escape’ reads for kids, and Megan asks the questions educators want to know about Allison’s new book THE FIRST SUMMER OF CALLIE McGEE. Plus, podcast recommendations for writers and the importance of regional literacy programs. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect…
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YKNR 114: 10 minutes with Chemutai Glasheen
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Allison spends 10 minutes with Chemutai Glasheen, discussing her debut short story collection ‘I Am The Mau and other stories’, human rights and empathy. Plus, THE FIRST SUMMER OF CALLIE McGEE is out in the world, and Megan shares three new picture books she loves. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with All…
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YKNR 113: All about teachers
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With Megan’s new anthology ‘Teacher, Teacher’ on the shelves, Allison puts her in the hot seat to answer questions about how the book came together. Plus, Allison shares some tips for book publicity for children’s authors and Megan reveals a new graphic novel series that has been a smash hit at her house! Read the show notes for all book references…
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YKNR 112: 10 minutes with Sarah Armstrong
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Allison spends 10 minutes with Sarah Armstrong, chatting about moving from adult novels to children’s fantasy, creating magic, and her new novel MAGIC AWRY. Plus, Megan has tips for pumping up reading in schools this term, and Allison is encouraging authors to get organised. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connec…
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YKNR 111: Books about siblings
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Megan and Allison look at books that feature the sibling relationship, for all ages and stages. Plus, a tip for writers (young and young at heart), and balloons are having a moment. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com…
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YKNR 110: 10 minutes with Chenée Marrapodi
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Allison spends 10 minutes with Chenée Marrapodi, chatting about her debut novel, dancing and pig’s feet. Megan has tips for connecting kids to nature through books, and Allison has a great list of resources for educators. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Com…
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YKNR 109: 10 minutes with R. A. Spratt
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Allison spends 10 minutes with bestselling author R. A. Spratt, chatting about her new novel ‘Hamlet is Not OK’, messing about with Shakespeare and being a slow reader. Plus, Megan shares a short story competition for young writers and Allison has a tip for finding out what publishers want. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnex…
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YKNR 108: Books about gardens
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How has it taken this long? Megan and Allison dive into an epic list of books about gardens, one of their favourite subjects. Plus, Allison has an easy promo tip for school visits, and Megan is talking verse novels - and a new favourite in particular. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan an…
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YKNR 107: Books that spark design thinking
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While we tend to associate the idea of ‘design’ with hands-on projects, books can play a big role in encouraging creativity, problem-solving, making and tinkering. Megan looks at the ins and outs of books that support this section of the curriculum, and invites everyone to visit their school library in the lead up to Book Week. Plus, Allison has qu…
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YKNR 106: 10 mins with George Ivanoff
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Allison spends 10 minutes with George Ivanoff, chatting about his latest novel ‘Monster Island’ and how to develop a kid’s creativity. Megan and Allison look at how to reach reluctant readers, and have quick tips for children’s authors and educators. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and…
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YKNR 105: 10 Minutes with AF Steadman
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Allison spends 10 minutes with A. F. Steadman, internationally bestselling author of the Skandar series, talking about Skandar and the Phantom Rider (book #2), putting real feelings into fantasy worlds, and making things up as you go along. Plus, Megan looks at library design. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Conn…
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