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

Megan Daley reads from the revised and updated edition of ‘Raising Readers How To Nurture A Child’s Love Of Books’. 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 Joel McKerrow about his latest middle-grade novel 'The Remarkable Robot Robbery' (Heist #2), balancing writing and speaking, and his number one tip for encouraging creativity in 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 C...

With the media full of reports about the decline of reading in young people, Megan and Allison look at strategies for encouraging reading at home, giving expert tips, advice and insights in how to keep kids in touch with books. Plus, our thoughts on whether books need age classifications... Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast Sign up to the Your Kid'...

Helen Edwards reads from 'The Disappearing Circus’, a magical, mysterious new middle-grade novel, co-authored with Kate Gordon. 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 Gabrielle Wang about her magical latest novel ‘The Silken Thread’, listening to the ghosts, and writing again after her term as the Australian Children’s Laureate.  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...

Amelia Mellor reads from ‘The Wicked Ship’’, the first book in the epic new ‘Oceanforged’ fantasy series for middle-grade readers. 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

Wedding fever is in the air at YKNR, which makes it the perfect time for Megan and Allison to discuss books featuring weddings for kids of all ages – as well as THAT viral wedding bouquet. 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 V...

Allison interviews bestselling author R. A. Spratt about the new Friday Barnes mystery 'In Plain Sight', her next book 'Romeo v Juliet', and creating her one-woman shows 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...

Allison and Megan take a behind-the scenes look at creating author talks, presentations and workshops, as well as offering tips for schools and festivals prepping for visiting authors. 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. L. Tait reads from her contemporary middle-grade crime novel 'Danger Road', a fast-paced mystery story about two brothers who set out to solve a 25-year-old cold case and uncover more than they bargained for.  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...

Allison interviews DJ Taylor about her debut YA historical novel ‘Anna’s War’, looking at fact versus fiction, creating compelling characters and author names. 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...

Shelby Matheson reads from her middle-grade fantasy novel 'Elsewhere', featuring a mysterious school in the woods and a sentient forest that grants magical powers to lost children 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...

Before they disappear under a landslide of books, Allison and Megan bring you Bookmail, the extended mix – a huge pile of new reads to add to your TBR pile. 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 | megandale...

Allison chats to author and illustrator Li Chen about her new graphic novel 'Detective Beans: Adventures in Cat Town', creating a character that resonates with kids, and the everlasting appeal of mystery stories. 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...

Pip Smith reads from ‘The Pull Of The Moon’, her latest YA novel, which explores what happens when the urge to help collides with the unfathomable uncertainty of loss. 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...

Megan and Allison take a deep dive into non-fiction books for kids, looking at different types of non-fiction, why reading non-fiction is important (even in the digital age), and how it feeds into critical thinking and creativity as well. 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...

Kate Gordon reads from ‘The Haunting of Hindmarsh Hall’, the first book in The Secret Detectives Club, a new series for middle-grade readers. 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 author Julia Lawrinson about her new verse novel ‘Trapped: The Entombed Miner of Bonnie Vale’, creating suspense in the spaces between words, and paring back history to uncover the people. 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 Commun...

Kitty Black reads from ‘Everglade: Rise of The Witch’, the first book in a new and funny fantasy trilogy, illustrated by Rebecca Crane 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

What exactly is ‘wide reading’ and how can you encourage young readers to embrace it? Megan and Allison take a deep dive into the idea of wide reading, including tips and tricks for introducing it at your place. 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...

Jessica Townsend reads from ‘Silverborn: The Mystery of Morrigan Crow’, the fourth book in her international bestselling Nevermoor series. 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 debut author Lucie Stevens about her middle-grade fantasy novel ‘R.I.P. Nanny Tobbins’, choosing an historical setting, and finding success in trying something new. 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 al...

Allison and Megan explore all the reasons that young readers love mystery stories, why they’re addictive, and how to find age-appropriate reads. 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 Jacqueline Harvey about her brand-new middle-grade novel ‘The Girl and The Ghost’, meeting new characters and developing a new series. 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...

A.L. Tait reads from ‘Willow Bright's Secret Plot’, a new middle-grade mystery story about growing up, finding your place in the world and the restorative power of nature. 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 allison...