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

Dani Vee reads from her debut junior fiction novel ‘Riley’s Failproof Guide To Breaking A School Record’, illustrated by Jules Faber. 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

A. L. Tait (aka podcast co-host Allison Tait) reads the first chapter of her contemporary middle-grade novel ‘The First Summer of Callie McGee’. 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

Dr Helen Edwards reads the first chapter of her enthralling historical adventure story ‘Legend Of The Lighthouse Moon’ 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

Deb Fitzpatrick reads the first chapter of her heartwarming junior fiction novel KELPIE CHAOS. 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

Bestselling author Judith Rossell reads the first chapter of her latest illustrated middle-grade novel THE MIDWATCH. 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 Rushby, the third member of Team YKNR, reads from THE CHRISTMAS WISH, the fifth book in her junior fiction series The Wish Sisters, illustrated by Karen Blair. 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...

In our last regular episode of 2024, Allison and Megan are joined by Allison Rushby, the third member of Team YKNR, for a candle-lit, round-table chat about our favourite books published in 2024. From picture books to YA fiction and everything in between, it's an eclectic list, full of gems. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast Sign up to the Your Kid...

Allison chats to Louise Park and Mo Johnson about their new junior fiction novel ‘Prank Wars: Game On’, co-authoring a book and whether too much is ever enough for young readers. Plus, Megan shares her pick of new non-fiction books 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...

Megan chats to Marc Abrahams, the brains behind the Erstwilder brand, about visual storytelling, collaborating with illustrators, and creating must-have accessories. Plus, Allison has some news about our exciting summer 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...

Creativity for kids is all about two things – being bored and 'doing'. Allison and Megan look at books and other ways to support kids to explore their creativity. Pus, Megan is raving about a new picture book and Allison shares a new artist/illustrator collab. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newslette...

Allison chats to Kathryn Lefroy about her new middle-grade novel ‘The Secret Of The Stone’, making wishes and how to choose a title for a story. Plus, Megan has a new ebook 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 the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit al...

The Christmas books are arriving thick and fast so Megan and Allison offer their picks of the current crop.  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

Stuart Wilson joins Allison to chat about his new middle-grade fantasy novel ‘The 113th Assistant Librarian’, writing big stories in contained worlds and the joy of public libraries. Plus, Megan has some inside tips on teachers’ notes. 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 t...

Family read-aloud novels need to be engaging and suitable for a range of age groups – including adults. Megan and Allison share their favourite great family read-alouds along with a list of recommendations from the YKNR community. 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 Yo...

R. A. Spratt is back with the origin story of Nanny Piggins, one of her most famous creations, in an in-depth discussion about nailing a voice, producing a top-rating podcast and creating emergency chocolate muffins. Plus, Megan has a tip for library staff. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletter Connect wit...

Inspired by recent gallery visits, Allison and Megan explore books about art for kids, introducing everything from colour and shape awareness to famous artists to looking at the point of it all.  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 Fac...

Allison chats to author Dani Vee about her debut junior fiction novel ‘Riley’s Failproof Guide to Breaking a School Record’, finding your funny and creating irresistible side characters. Plus, Megan introduces Allison to the florist frog. 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...

We know, we know, the timing feels odd, but after an increase in enquiries in the Your Kid's Next Read Facebook community, Megan and Allison are chatting about books to read now to help prepare kids (and their grown-ups) who are starting school for the first time next year. Plus, Megan has sustained an injury involving a brass turkey and Allison is vomiting words. Read the show notes for all...

Allison chats to author Kristin Darell about her new junior fiction series ‘Taronga Presents’, hands-on research and writing collaboratively. Plus, Megan is prepping for a big keynote speech. 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 Faceboo...

New releases are coming in thick and fast in the run up to the festive season, so Allison and Megan devote this episode to their pick of the latest titles. Get ready to go shopping! 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 chats to Rachel Jackson, senior intelligence analyst and author of middle-grade adventure 'Escape From Cuttlefish Cove' – which offers 64 different story paths for readers to discover. Plus, Megan highly recommends a book for kids dealing with grief, loss and hard times. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast Sign up to the Your Kid's...

Megan and Allison have some thoughts about recent discussion around literacy – and what we can do about it. Plus, Megan is recovering from Book Week dress-ups (one in particular) and Allison has finally stop talking about editing. 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 Yo...

Why aren’t teens reading? In this must-listen recording of the Your Kid's Next Read ‘Teens & Reading’ event, featuring Allison Tait, Allison Rushby, Dr Bronwyn Reddan from Deakin University’s Teen Reading and Digital Practices Research Programme, and Trisha Buckley, secondary school teacher-librarian, book reviewer, literary judge and vice-president CBCA (Qld branch), we look at ways to b...

Allison chats to debut picture book author Ebony Froome about writing the book you can't see on the shelves, celebrating language and embracing six seasons. Plus, Megan has a call to action and a new #LoveOzYA recommendation. 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 Yo...

A must-listen recording of the Your Kid's Next Read ‘Raising Wild Readers’ event, held on 23 July 2024, featuring Megan Daley in conversation with Sally Rippin, the 2024-2025 Australian Children's Laureate. This in-depth discussion looks at the joys and challenges of getting – and keeping – kids reading, and offers valuable insights, tips and advice for improving literacy outcomes in Aus...