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

From birds and bees to changing bodies, Allison Tait and Megan Daley recommend puberty books for tweens - and the adults in their lives. Plus, Megan looks at how to include a makerspace in school libraries and Allison encourages kids to write what they don't know (yet).Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.comConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next R...

Allison Tait and Megan Daley look at why cookbooks are great for kids (beyond the delicious creations) and have recommendations for everyone from tots to teens. Plus, we look at why reading out loud is essential - and not just to develop reading skills, but writing skills as well. And Allison shares her number one Book Week writing tip. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextre...

Love them or hate them (and so many parents seem to fall in the latter camp), school readers are an essential part of your child's reading journey. Megan Daley and Allison Tait dive into school readers, looking at why they're a tool, not a destination, and how 'learning to read' and 'learning to love literature' sit side by side in your child's reading life. Plus...

E-readers are great for accessibility and convenience, but which one is best for kids? Megan has tips for how to buy an e-reader that will integrate with your school or public library as well as book purchases. Plus, Allison shares a great writing tip for kids from bestselling author Jacqueline Harvey, and Megan has inspiring ideas for book-themed kids' bedrooms. Read the show notes for all b...

What exactly goes on at a book launch and why would you take your kids to one? Megan and Allison take you inside the secrets of book launches and look at how to find them and who should attend (spoiler: everyone). Plus, Allison has a very quick but important tip for kids who'd love to write better, and Megan shares three new books she loves (one of which makes Allison sigh with relief).Read t...

This week Allison and Megan are tackling one of the most popular Bingo questions ever - choosing books for advanced readers aged 7+. Allison raves about a book for 14-year-old boys, as well as a new picture book, while Megan has a couple of non-fiction books kids will love. Plus, writing books for teens and simple Book Week costumes for kids. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkids...

Love it or hate it, Book Week is coming. Whether you're a parent/carer, teacher, librarian, author or other interested party, CBCA Book Week (23-27 August) is fast approaching. With feet in several camps, Megan and Allison share their tips for taking the fuss out of Book Week so you can focus on the fun. Plus, Allison has tips for kids on how to write funny stories and Megan is name dropping...

Choosing the perfect book gift for a special occasion can be fraught, particularly if you don't know the young reader very well. Megan and Allison share their go-to books to gift kids of all ages - right up until they leave home. Plus, kids often ask Allison how they'll know if their writing is 'good enough' - she shares her own thoughts and some from friends. Meanwhile, Megan...

It's NAIDOC Week (4-11 July 2021) and Megan has been hard at work curating a list of amazing books by First Nations authors and illustrators for kids of all ages! She and Allison share some of their faves, plus they have a secret hobby to confess. Allison's tips are all about creating remarkable characters and Megan examines the power of rhyme. Read the show notes for all book references...

Book clubs can be a great way to engage readers of all kinds, but where (and how) do you start? Megan shares some brilliant tips for finding members, choosing books and even what kind of food to serve (yes, really). Plus, Allison is excited about the program for the 2021 Shoalhaven Readers' & Writers' Festival and Megan has tips for keeping kids occupied during long car trips (or jus...

Some kids like to re-read books they love - to the point where you might worry they'll wear a rut in the bookshelf. But is it something to be concerned about? Allison and Megan look at the reasons kids like to re-read favourites and whether you need to move them on. Plus, Megan has some audio book recommendations for your holiday car trips and Allison has tips for teaching young writers to ti...

When your kid simply doesn't like to read, it can be difficult for them - and for you. Megan and Allison look at ways to find the right book at the right time to help engage a reluctant reader. Allison shares a fun idea for sparking your kid's writing fire, and Megan has tips for helping kids choose their own books. Plus, they discuss their uncanny resemblance to Ed Sheeran and Beyonce....

Finding 'true stories' for kids can be a minefield when it comes to content and themes. Megan and Allison have some recommendations to help you navigate. Plus, Allison looks at where we go wrong when encouraging kids to write, Megan has tips for calming kids down for story time, and they get a little bit rock'n'roll. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextre...

Kids love the school bookclub catalogue, but parents often ask Megan, as a teacher-librarian, if what's on offer is any good. She and Allison have some thoughts on this, as well as culling books from your library, caring for your classics, and building a collection. Plus, they look at tips for helping kids who love to write (and read) work within school parameters. Read the show notes for all...

Is your kid stuck in a 'funny book' rut? Is that a problem? Megan and Allison discuss one of the big questions in kids' reading, and look at ways to keep the 'funny' even as your kids get older. Megan has fallen in love with a new picture book, while Allison is planning a festival. Quick tips to help young writers steer clear of overwriting, and to create a bedtime reading...

Megan discovers a brand-new book to help kids learn about sharing, while Allison is reading a memoir about Australia's first children's author. Wondering how to encourage kids to read non-fiction books? Megan has the answers and we delve into magazines for tweens. Quick tips to help young writers build vivid worlds, and ways to create a reading space for your baby. Read the show notes fo...

Megan has found two new books that made her cry, while Allison is sharing a new novel by one of Allison Rushby's favourite authors. We look at the rise and rise and rise of graphic novels and recommend some favourites. Quick tips to help young writers find their superpowers, and ways to engage your tween or teen in reading. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.comCo...

Megan has made a Russian honey cake featuring 500g of honey, while Allison is wondering why cooking with kids is not fun. Discover why so many parents are urgently seeking books for seven-year-old readers and why 14-year-old boys are so hard to engage. Quick tips to help young writers to edit their stories, and ways to develop your kid's visual literacy. Plus, why we love Wendy Orr and Megan&...

Starting off with one of the biggest questions in the Your Kid's Next Read community, Allison and Megan look at how to deal with the Harry Potter hangover. Discover quick tips for reading picture books out loud, as well as how to help kids find story ideas. Plus, two authors who deal (in a beautiful, sensitive way) with big themes for middle-grade readers. Read the show notes for all book ref...