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

Allison and Megan have some thoughts about respecting children’s literature and its authors, plus Megan shares a great tip about how picture books can be used to share student learning. 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 Visi...

Allison spends 10 minutes with Katherine Rundell, discussing her new novel Impossible Creatures, big themes in middle-grade novels and writing beautiful sentences. Plus, join Team YKNR for a live event in Brisbane, and Megan has a post-Book Week tip for T-L’s. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletter Connect...

To celebrate Nature Book Week, Megan brings a list of brand-new books all about the natural world – and the reasons kids should read them. Plus, a new picture book that has taken social media by storm. 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...

This week, we’re all about the brand-new books, celebrating the joy of CBCA Book Week with a bumper bookmail episode. Plus, Allison has tips for authors prepping for a book launch and Megan suggests heading outdoors. 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...

Allison spends 10 minutes with award-winning author Gary Lonesborough, discussing his role in the Future You project and his latest novel ‘We Didn’t Think It Through’. Plus, find your writing voice and exciting bookmail. 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 N...

Megan and Allison discuss the pure pleasure of ‘escape’ reads for kids, and Megan asks the questions educators want to know about Allison’s new book THE FIRST SUMMER OF CALLIE McGEE. Plus, podcast recommendations for writers and the importance of regional literacy programs. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsl...

Allison spends 10 minutes with Chemutai Glasheen, discussing her debut short story collection ‘I Am The Mau and other stories’, human rights and empathy. Plus, THE FIRST SUMMER OF CALLIE McGEE is out in the world, and Megan shares three new picture books she loves. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletter Con...

With Megan’s new anthology ‘Teacher, Teacher’ on the shelves, Allison puts  her in the hot seat to answer questions about how the book came together. Plus, Allison shares some tips for book publicity for children’s authors and Megan reveals a new graphic novel series that has been a smash hit at her house! Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast Sign up to th...

Allison spends 10 minutes with Sarah Armstrong, chatting about moving from adult novels to children’s fantasy, creating magic, and her new novel MAGIC AWRY. Plus, Megan has tips for pumping up reading in schools this term, and Allison is encouraging authors to get organised.  Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read new...

Megan and Allison look at books that feature the sibling relationship, for all ages and stages. Plus, a tip for writers (young and young at heart), and balloons are having a moment.  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...

Allison spends 10 minutes with Chenée Marrapodi, chatting about her debut novel, dancing and pig’s feet. Megan has tips for connecting kids to nature through books, and Allison has a great list of resources for educators. 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 spends 10 minutes with bestselling author R. A. Spratt, chatting about her new novel ‘Hamlet is Not OK’ , messing about with Shakespeare and being a slow reader. Plus, Megan shares a short story competition for young writers and Allison has a tip for finding out what publishers want. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast Sign up to the Your Kid&apos...

How has it taken this long? Megan and Allison dive into an epic list of books about gardens, one of their favourite subjects. Plus, Allison has an easy promo tip for school visits, and Megan is talking verse novels - and a new favourite in particular. 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 Alli...

While we tend to associate the idea of ‘design’ with hands-on projects, books can play a big role in encouraging creativity, problem-solving, making and tinkering. Megan looks at the ins and outs of books that support this section of the curriculum, and invites everyone to visit their school library in the lead up to Book Week. Plus, Allison has quick tips for children’s authors looking to spread...

Allison spends 10 minutes with George Ivanoff, chatting about his latest novel ‘Monster Island’ and how to develop a kid’s creativity. Megan and Allison look at how to reach reluctant readers, and have quick tips for children’s authors and educators. 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 Allis...

Allison spends 10 minutes with A. F. Steadman, internationally bestselling author of the Skandar series, talking about Skandar and the Phantom Rider (book #2), putting real feelings into fantasy worlds, and making things up as you go along. Plus, Megan looks at library design.  Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read n...

Megan and Allison discuss the ins and outs of chapter books, from the first step beyond school readers to independent reads for 6-8 year olds. Plus, Allison has the heads up on a terrific new school-based program for budding reporters. 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...

Allison spends 10 minutes with award-winning author Rebecca Lim chatting about her role in the Imagining The Future project plus her brand-new novel, co-authored with Kate Gordon. Plus, Megan talks about the loud and the quiet of literary festivals (and why we need both), and Allison has a tip for helping kids develop imagination and creativity. Read the show notes for all book references at yourk...

Do you buy books for the first 12 months or books for a lifetime? Megan and Allison dive into books for baby showers. Plus, Allison is online for Brisbane Writers’ Festival’s WordPlay program, and Megan takes a look at when to switch to independent bedtime reading. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletter Con...

We spend 10 minutes with prize-winning author Samera Kamaleddine, chatting about moving to middle grade, feeling small in the world, and becoming a librarian. Plus, Megan is going camping and Allison flags a great literary activity for schools.  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, M...

To celebrate our 100-episode milestone, Megan and Allison invited the community to ‘Ask Us Anything’ – listen to find out what they wanted to know. Plus, Allison shares details of a new online creative writing course for kids, and Megan has some roadtrip 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...

Allison spends 10 minutes with children’s and YA author Melissa Keil, chatting about new editions, writing junior fiction for the first time, and her role in the Imagining The Future project. Plus, Megan shares books about gardening and ideas for home and school library displays. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read...

Megan and Allison take a deep dive into books that show young readers about friendship – and the books that become our lifelong friends. Plus, Allison has a shortcut for wide reading, and Megan shares her collection of books for tweens and teens. 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,...

Allison spends 10 minutes with Matt Stanton, discussing his latest middle-grade novel ‘Evie Dreams Big’ (Bored #3), creating in family life, and building a cruise ship in a car space. Plus, Megan has school holiday activities for budding illustrators and Allison has a comp for young writers. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast Sign up to the Your Kid&apos...

Megan and Allison look at choosing the perfect read-aloud novel for your classroom - with help from award-winning author Sue Whiting. Plus, Allison has tips for finding authors to interview and Megan helps you find free audiobooks for the holidays. 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...