Your Kid's Next Read With Allison Tait and Megan Daley

Shara Curlett reads from ‘Protector of Beyond’, the first book in her new middle-grade fantasy series 00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters 02:05 Shara Curlett reads ‘Protector of Beyond’ Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletter Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Faceboo...

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 space. Plus, we’re highlighting a new opportunity to join our team. 00:00 Life, Parenting, Quality Waffle 07:01 Let's Talk YA with Amie Kaufman 52:22 What&...

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 Chapters 01:53 Jol Temple reads ‘Mega Rich Guinea Pigs: Witless Protection’ Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletter Conn...

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, Parenting, Quality Waffle 09:32 New Books For Kids and Teens 19:22 10 minutes with Sally Rippin 48:19 Quick Tip: Remember that books are as portable as a digita...

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 Chapters 01:46 Allison Rocca reads 'Joey and the Junjardy' Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletter Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read...

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.  00:00 Life, Parenting, Quality Waffle 08:16 New Books For Kids and Teens 20:18 Teachers’ Notes 101 37:53 What's on For Megan and Allison Read the show notes...

Award-winning author Cristy Burne reads from ‘One Day Soon’, her moving middle-grade verse novel about Motor Neurone Disease. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletter Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

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, Parenting, Quality Waffle 06:41 New Books For Kids and Teens 18:02 10 minutes with Peter Carnavas 38:37 What's on For Megan and Alli...

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 Chapters 02:08 R. A. Spratt reads 'The Epically Awesome Odyssey, as told by Nanny Piggins’ Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletter Co...

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 books. 00:00 Life, Parenting, Quality Waffle 05:43 New Books For Kids and Teens 14:14 10 minutes with Meg Caddy 36:01 What's on For Megan and...

Katrina Macdonald Roe reads from her new middle-grade historical fantasy novel ‘The Stolen Bairn’. 00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters 01:46 Katrina Macdonald Roe reads 'The Stolen Child' Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletter Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Communit...

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 Waffle 10:12 New Books For Kids and Teens 22:25 Taking Stock, Taking Steps 37:59 What's on For Megan and Allison Read the show notes for all book references at yourkids...

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 Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletter Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next R...

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 family life. 00:00 Life, Parenting, Quality Waffle 06:42 New Books For Kids and Teens 19:17 10 Minutes With Deborah Kelly 36:36 Quick Tip: Try An Aud...

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’ Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletter Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community...

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, Parenting, Quality Waffle 07:33 New Books For Kids and Teens 18:06 The Skill and Will of Reading 32:32: Quick Tip:  Talk About Books in the Home  36:20 What's on F...

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 Chapters 02:29 Jacqueline Harvey reads from ‘The Girl And The Ghost: Grand Opening’ Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletter Connect with Allison, Megan an...

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, Megan has many thoughts on kids and public transport. 00:00 Life, Parenting, Quality Waffle 09:13 New Books For Kids and Teens 17:52 10 minutes with Samer...

Brenton Cullen reads from his debut middle-grade novel 'The Prime Minister Problem'. 00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters 00:00 Brenton Cullen reads 'The Prime Minister Problem' Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletter Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community...

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.  00:00 Quality Waffle 03:37 Book Mail for This Week 09:45 Books About Music 39:22 What Else is Happening This Week Read the show notes for all book referen...

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 Chapters 01:54 Samera Kamaleddine reads ‘The Clueless Guide To Solving A Mystery’ Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletter Connect with Allison...

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 ‘Duck’. 00:00 Quality Waffle 04:06 Book Mail for This Week 11:12 10 minutes with Matt Stanton 44:57 What Else is Happening This Week Read the show notes for all...

Barry Jonsberg reads from his new middle-grade novel ‘Nerds vs Aliens’. 00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters 01:55 Barry Jonsberg reads ‘Nerds vs Aliens’. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletter Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megand...

When times are troubled, books can offer a comfortable place to escape – but what exactly is a ‘comfort read’, where do they fit in a kid’s reading journey, and how can you tell when ‘comfortable’ has become a rut? 00:00 Quality Waffle 03:12 Book Mail for This Week 14:00 Can reading be too ‘comfortable’? 12:45 What Else is Happening This Week Read the show notes for all book references at yourkids...

An extract from the audiobook edition of ‘Fur Power!’, the first book in the new Guinea Wigs junior fiction series, written by Rebecca McRitchie, illustrated Shiloh Gordon. 00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters 01:52 Rebecca McRitchie reads ‘Guinea Wigs: Fur Power!’ Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newslette...