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

To celebrate 200 episodes of Your Kid’s Next Read podcast, Allison and Megan are answering YOUR questions. From how to write a book to how to make library time more inclusive to how to organise a brilliant author event, it’s all here. 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 th...

Allison chats to Clayton Zane Comber and Conor McCammon about their brand-new novel ‘The Marvellous Submarine’, including co-writing a book on sticky notes (both), taking on illustrating for the first time (Conor), and moving from YA to junior fiction (Clayton).  Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletter Conne...

Funny books create a LOT of discussion in the Your Kid’s Next Read community, so Megan and Allison are discussing the the role of funny books in reading, what makes a great funny book, and if, when and how to move kids into other areas of the bookshelf. 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 Al...

Allison chats to Dr Helen Edwards about her new middle-grade historical fiction novel ‘On Gallant Wings’, the drafting process and medals for bravery. Megan shares some insights into the 5 Laws of Library Science. 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 Rea...

Ashleigh Barton reads from ‘How To Sail To Somewhere’, her moving new middle-grade novel, described as a 'cosy adventure' story. 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 does a home library look like? Megan and Allison explore the basics of building a home library, from why it’s important to keep books on hand, what to buy (and what to borrow), where to keep them, and when and how to cull. 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...

Allison chats to Nick Bland, author of 60+ picture books (including the ‘Very Cranky Bear’ series), about his debut junior fiction novel, ‘Bling Jollygood’, and why he’s always writing. Plus, Megan has Easter gift-giving tips. 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 K...

Hayley Gannon reads from ‘Luna’s World: Library Dreams’, a fun, heartwarming story for readers 7+, illustrated by Michelle Conn. 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

When should you start reading aloud to kids? Should you stop once they can read by themselves? Megan and Allison look at the nuts and bolts of reading aloud to kids, from what to read, to how to fit it in, to effective, accessible options for everyone. 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 All...

Sandy Bigna reads from ‘Little Bones’, her debut middle-grade verse novel. 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 artist Tamlyn Teow about SoXiety, a wordless picture book that is her first solo work as author and illustrator. Plus, Megan is battening down the hatches as Cyclone Alfred approaches. 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...

Dianne Wolfer reads from ‘Soaring With The Sugarbird Lady: The Robin Miller Story’, a real-life story for readers 9+, illustrated by Briony Stewart. 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

How can we help kids to develop their critical thinking skills? Megan and Allison look at books that help, books that spark conversations and books that demonstrate the perils of misinformation. 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 Face...

Allison chats to bestselling children’s author Felice Arena about his brand-new picture book ‘My Big Secret’, finding himself as an illustrator and, er, bunyips. 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 | mega...

Get to know your school library! A look at how school libraries are changing, the role of Teacher Librarians, and what to do if your school doesn’t have a staffed school library. 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 allis...

Allison chats to Helen Milroy about her two new books, ‘Bush Bubs’ and 'Sunny and Shadow', and art as an escape. Plus, Megan has a big 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 Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megan...

Melissa Garside reads from her debut junior fiction novel ‘Lexie Moon & The Word Burgling Bungle’, illustrated by Lauren Mullinder 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

You’ve probably heard that the Australian curriculum is changing and that reading will be taught differently now – but what does that mean and what does it look like in the classroom and at home? Megan and Allison break it down for you. 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...

Amy Doak reads the first chapter of ‘Eleanor Jones Can’t Keep A Secret’, the second book in her popular YA 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

Adam Wallace reads from ‘Dragonfire’, the first book in the ‘18,000 Holes In The Universe’ junior fiction series, co-written by Lisa Foley and illustrated by James Hart. 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.co...

Danielle Binks reads the first chapter of her latest contemporary middle-grade novel ‘Six Summers Of Tash and Leopold’. 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

Shivaun Plozza reads the first chapter of her contemporary middle-grade novel ‘Summer of Shipwrecks’. 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

Yxavel Magno Diño reads the first chapter of her debut fantasy novel ‘The Serpent Rider’. 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

Raelke Grimmer reads from her debut young adult novel ‘White Noise’ 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

Amelia Mellor reads from her middle-grade novel ‘The Lost Book Of Magic’, the conclusion to her bestselling 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