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

Allison spends 10 minutes with debut author Kristin Darell, learning all about her new fiction series Football Fever – and her actual Stephen Bradbury moment! Plus, Megan reviews three new releases that have moved her, and Allison has two tips to help kid’s bust through Writer’s Block.  Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid...

Biographies and autobiographies can be a great way to move non-fiction lovers into narratives and to extend interest-based readers into the story behind the story. Megan and Allison suggest some of their favourite bios for kids and share recommendations from the Your Kid’s Next Read community. Plus, Megan takes us inside the Book Links Travelling Suitcase initiative. Read the show notes for all bo...

Allison spends 10 minutes with author Melanie La’Brooy, discussing her first novel for children, The Wintrish Girl. Plus, Allison has tips for authors on the move and Megan is sharing some great advice about why young readers need diverse 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 Facebook Visit a...

Weirdest thing you’ve ever found used as a bookmark? Most popular book in the library? Megan is in the hot seat this week, answering these questions and many more about her life as a teacher librarian. Plus, Allison has top tips for writing thrilling stories, and Megan shares brand-new research about reading for enjoyment. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect...

We spend 10 minutes with debut author (and veteran podcaster) Dani Vee, discussing her extraordinary new picture book. Plus, Allison has Book Week tips for authors and Megan shares some book-related career options for keen young readers. 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 allisonta...

Megan responds to several queries about how to move kids away from series that parents feel are ‘lightweight’ or ‘fluff’, and Allison has tips for knowing when a story is finished. Plus, why we should encourage kids to take on books about  ‘darker’ topics.  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...

How do you answer when a young person asks why they should read? Megan and Allison have some ideas. Plus, Allison has a hack for parents of older kids and Megan has tips for hosting an author visit at school.   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 | childrensbooksdail...

Megan and Allison spend 10 minutes with award-winning author Belinda Murrell, chatting about her new book ‘The Silver Sea’, how to create immersive fantasy worlds, and why time-slip novels are great for broadening kids’ reading horizons. Plus, Allison is now a YouTuber and Megan shares the secrets of being a brilliant book gifter.  Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.co...

Megan and Allison take a deep dive into books for kids who love sport. From AFL to gymnastics, tennis to soccer, boxing to cricket, there’s something for everyone. Plus, Megan sounds an early Book Week reminder and Allison has tips for developing characters and POV for stories. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next R...

Fairytales, whether classic, fractured or long lost, are the cornerstone of storytelling, and Megan and Allison have suggestions for young readers of all ages. Plus Allison has a tip to help kids easily simplify their stories and Megan shares ideas for opening up conversations around healthy body image. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan...

It’s not always easy for kids to understand the signs of ageing in beloved grandparents and elderly friends, but Megan and Allison have a list of books to help. Plus, Megan has a quick tip for role modelling lifelong reading and Allison shares a story that shows why talking about writing matters. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and th...

Allison spends 10 minutes with author Shirley Marr, discussing her new novel All Four Quarters of The Moon, what it feels like to be on the 2022 CBCA Book of the Year shortlist, and why writing is like sliding doors and windows. Plus, wonderful new #bookmail, including two picks for NAIDOC Week, and Megan’s tips for choosing class group novels. Read the show notes for all book references at yourki...

With all the talk about the importance of reading, it’s sometimes easy to forget that it’s supposed to be fun! Megan and Allison have some tips for keeping the fun factor in reading. Plus, Allison talks about one of her favourite pages in any book, and Megan has tips for blending numeracy and literacy. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan...

With school holidays upon us again, Megan and Allison look at why it’s important to keep kids reading and how to make it a pleasure. Plus, Megan has some holiday read suggestions for adults and Allison urges aspiring children’s authors to find their writing community, with tips on how to do it. And then there’s the Viking Winter Solstice party… Read the show notes for all book references at yourki...

Kids love fantasy series for all sorts of reasons, but escaping into big worlds is a driving factor. Megan and Allison recommend a wide variety of fantasy novels for readers 10+, from the classic to the brand new. Plus, Allison has tips for young writers who want to create their own fantasy worlds, while Megan shares the joy of 'shelf talkers'.Read the show notes for all book references...

We spend 10 minutes with bestselling author Nat Amoore, discovering the inspiration for her funny, high-energy middle-grade novels, why she's addicted to To Do lists and diaries, and the secrets of a great school visit (for authors AND for schools). Plus, Megan has magazines for readers of all ages and Allison's least-favourite question to answer. Read the show notes for all book referen...

Who doesn't love books featuring dogs? This week, Megan and Allison share their favourite books about dogs, from picture books to books for teens, plus a big list of recommendations from the YKNR community. Plus, Allison has tips for writing animal characters and Megan has hints for staying the course with home readers. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.comConnec...

Do you need hundreds of books to create a home library? Megan and Allison discuss a strategic approach to encouraging wide reading at home. Plus, Allison has a quick tip for young writers about creating characters, and Megan shares a great idea for teacher-librarians to encourage wider borrowing. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.comConnect with Allison, Megan and the...

Poetry is often put in the too-hard basket by kids and adults alike, but it's an essential tool for our understanding of language. Megan and Allison delve deep into poetry books for kids of all ages. Plus, Allison explores one of the biggest mistakes kids make with their writing, while Megan is celebrating World Bee Day with books and activities. Read the show notes for all book references at...

Which books make the best first birthday gifts? Megan and Allison sort through the bookshelves to make it easy for you! Plus, Allison has a tip from a bestselling author to help kids tap into their creativity and Megan shares ideas for using books as springboards into imaginative play. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.comConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid&a...

It's not easy talking about grief and loss with children. Megan shares her favourite and most useful books or helping support children of all ages who are dealing with grief and loss. Allison has great tips for children's authors for connecting within the industry, while Megan talks about authors can tap into TL networks for school visits. Read the show notes for all book references at y...

Meet Felice Arena and hear about his latest book 'The Unstoppable Flying Flanagan'. Plus, Allison has some insights for encouraging teens to read (hint: it's not about you) and Megan shares tips for using book series with beginner readers. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.comConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on Fac...

Readers who love mystery stories are voracious, no matter what their age. This week, Megan and Allison investigate mystery novels and thrillers for tweens. Plus, the importance of data to underpin the work of teachers and librarians, and a new writing book suitable for teen writers. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.comConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid&apos...

With Easter, ANZAC Day, Mother's Day, and other significant occasions coming up, Megan and Allison look at how to choose, and use, books to mark important calendar events, whether they're a cause for celebration in your household or not). Plus, Megan has ideas for bringing books to life and Allison shares a writing tip for the school holidays. Read the show notes for all book references...

Megan and Allison introduce a new segment, interviewing award-winning author Allison Rushby. Plus, Allison has a list of spooky and scary books for kids, and Megan is showering teacher-librarians with love - and suggests you do too. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.comConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on Facebook Read the show no...