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

Once more stepping boldly where writers fear to tread, Megan and Allison are exploring books about maths – with the help of the YKNR community. Plus, Megan has an author interview recommendation and Allison shares a picture book giving her all the feels. 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 A...

Allison spends 10 minutes with author Lili Wilkinson, chatting about her role as lead writer on the Imagining The Future project, her new book and making up dance moves. Plus, Megan has advocacy tips for teacher-librarians and explains why Allison Tait can never be a Rushby. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read news...

Dragons are having a moment (again) in children’s literature and Megan and Allison are sharing some favourite fire-breathing reads for kids of all ages. Plus, Megan has a top tip for primary school teachers and Allison has a recommended read for children’s authors. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletter Con...

Allison spends 10 minutes with YKNR favourite author Jane Godwin, talking about her new junior fiction series The Isabelle Stories, and writing across age groups and finding those ‘oh, of course’ moments. Plus, Allison Rushby has a brand-new series, Megan is talking about Erasure Poetry and Allison Tait has a hot tip for authors. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com....

Allison and Megan share a selection of highlights from recent discussions in the Your Kid’s Next Read – and add their two cents worth (of course). Plus Megan has discovered the new world of Television and Allison wants everyone to start keeping their Just Read pile in a fishbowl. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read...

Small people have big feelings and this week Megan and Allison share a selection of non-fiction and fiction books to help them navigate moods and emotions. Plus, a tip for teacher-librarians on sharing books to parent communities and a revelation about capsicums. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletter Conne...

Inspired by the Imagining The Future initiative, Megan and Allison look at books that combine STEM themes with great stories, as well as tips for incorporating STEM books in home libraries. Plus, Allison has tips for reading routines for older kids and Megan shares a moment that shows why taking stories off the page and into everyday life is worth it. Read the show notes for all book references at...

Megan shares her tips for getting your school library off to a great start in 2023, while Allison has tips for authors looking to do more speaking this year. 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 | megandal...

In the first full episode for 2023, Megan and Allison look at the Groundhog Day of Back To School time, with some tips and books to make it easier. Plus, Allison has a creative challenge for you (or the young writers in your life) and Megan has some tips for making the most of your school library. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast Sign up to the Your Ki...

In our final Summer Snack episode, Allison chats to author Jess Walton about creating graphic novels, going international and working to your strengths. 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.co...

Author and illustrator Renee Treml is a big favourite in the Your Kid’s Next Read community, and this Summer Snack episode shows why. Allison chats to Renee about graphic novels, looking at a place with fresh eyes, and her book recommendations for kids 7-12. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletter Connect wi...

Allison chats to picture book author and illustrator Inda Ahmad Zahri for the fourth in our Summer Snack series – bite-sized interviews for your summer break. Inda shares her recommended reads and some news about her exciting 2023 release. 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 a...

Our second Summer Snack features award-winning author Sue Whiting, who shares her best tips for getting kids writing this summer, as well as a sneak peek at what’s coming up in 2023. 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 a...

In the first of our special Summer Snack series, Allison chats to Zanni Louise about her latest picture book, writing her debut middle-grade novel and her recommended summer reads for kids. 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...

Megan has tips and tricks for encouraging holiday reading and, wait for it, a list of ALL our 2022 bookmail divided into reading ages, while Allison has a tip for children’s authors and a little announcement.  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 Co...

Allison spends 10 minutes with author and illustrator Adrian Beck chatting about his latest junior fiction novel ‘Furball: Spy Cat’, while Megan is raving about her bookmail. Plus, we’re talking about podcasts, with a fond farewell and a must-listen! 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 Allis...

It’s that time of year and Megan is rounding up her picks from this year’s crop of Christmas books, as well as sharing some old favourites. Plus, how to create a Book Advent Calendar and how to interview an author. 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 Re...

Allison spends 10 minutes with Australian author Emily Gale talking about the pandemic in literature, ghosts in the library and her latest novel The Lockdown Year. Megan has an ‘aha’ moment while listening to a creative podcast, and we have a festive treat suggestion for the whole family. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast Sign up to the Your Kid's...

Information, inspiration and entertainment - magazines for kids have it all and a subscription is the gift that keeps on giving. Megan and Allison share options for kids of ages, including the magazines consistently recommended in the Your Kid’s Next Read Facebook community. Plus, Allison looks at a piece of writing advice you can safely ignore and Megan has a tip for teacher-librarians as the end...

What’s the secret of writing ‘read it again’ picture books? Allison spends 10 minutes with beloved Australian author Alison Lester to find out. Plus, four creative writing books for kids 6-12 and Megan has a tip for making a journal out of a piece of paper. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Face...

It’s that time of year, when spooky books for kids are flying off the shelves. Megan and Allison look at why kids love stories with a bit of scare and recommend titles from picture books to YA. Plus, Megan has tips for school reading readiness and Allison looks at improving writing skills for kids in light of recent NAPLAN results. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.co...

Allison spends 10 minutes (actually, much longer) with award-winning, bestselling author Morris Gleitzman, talking about ‘Digging Up Dad’, his latest collection of short stories, as well as the secrets of engaging reluctant readers (and publicists), writing stories with heart and why kids need both light and dark stories. Plus, Megan looks at how to turn a picture book into a lesson, and Allison h...

Ever wondered how school library collections are put together? Megan delves into the science of curating a collection for a school community. Plus, Allison has tips to help kids write when they really don’t want to (but absolutely have to). 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 alliso...

Allison spends 10 minutes with award-winning author Nova Weetman, while Megan has some tips for helping young readers take action when they find a book they love. Plus, a new magazine that kids (and adults) will love and Allison is shining a spotlight on a special book you may have missed. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your...

Megan and Allison tackle one of the biggest (get it) Bingo questions of all, with an enormous (stop us) list of book recommendations for dinosaur lovers. Plus, Allison shares tips for writing beautiful sentences and Megan investigates Bibliotherapy. 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 Vis...