In our final Summer Snack episode, Allison chats to author Jess Walton about creating graphic novels, going international and working to your strengths. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au...
Author and illustrator Renee Treml is a big favourite in the Your Kid’s Next Read community, and this Summer Snack episode shows why. Allison chats to Renee about graphic novels, looking at a place with fresh eyes, and her book recommendations for kids 7-12. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au...
Allison chats to picture book author and illustrator Inda Ahmad Zahri for the fourth in our Summer Snack series – bite-sized interviews for your summer break. Inda shares her recommended reads and some news about her exciting 2023 release. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au...
Our second Summer Snack features award-winning author Sue Whiting, who shares her best tips for getting kids writing this summer, as well as a sneak peek at what’s coming up in 2023. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au...
In the first of our special Summer Snack series, Allison chats to Zanni Louise about her latest picture book, writing her debut middle-grade novel and her recommended summer reads for kids. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au...
Megan has tips and tricks for encouraging holiday reading and, wait for it, a list of ALL our 2022 bookmail divided into reading ages, while Allison has a tip for children’s authors and a little announcement. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au...
Allison spends 10 minutes with author and illustrator Adrian Beck chatting about his latest junior fiction novel ‘Furball: Spy Cat’, while Megan is raving about her bookmail. Plus, we’re talking about podcasts, with a fond farewell and a must-listen! Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au...
It’s that time of year and Megan is rounding up her picks from this year’s crop of Christmas books, as well as sharing some old favourites. Plus, how to create a Book Advent Calendar and how to interview an author. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au...
Allison spends 10 minutes with Australian author Emily Gale talking about the pandemic in literature, ghosts in the library and her latest novel The Lockdown Year. Megan has an ‘aha’ moment while listening to a creative podcast, and we have a festive treat suggestion for the whole family. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au...
Information, inspiration and entertainment - magazines for kids have it all and a subscription is the gift that keeps on giving. Megan and Allison share options for kids of ages, including the magazines consistently recommended in the Your Kid’s Next Read Facebook community. Plus, Allison looks at a piece of writing advice you can safely ignore and Megan has a tip for teacher-librarians as the end of term looms. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with ...
What’s the secret of writing ‘read it again’ picture books? Allison spends 10 minutes with beloved Australian author Alison Lester to find out. Plus, four creative writing books for kids 6-12 and Megan has a tip for making a journal out of a piece of paper. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | childrensbooksdaily.com | yourkidsnextread.com Read the show notes for ...
It’s that time of year, when spooky books for kids are flying off the shelves. Megan and Allison look at why kids love stories with a bit of scare and recommend titles from picture books to YA. Plus, Megan has tips for school reading readiness and Allison looks at improving writing skills for kids in light of recent NAPLAN results. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.c...
Allison spends 10 minutes (actually, much longer) with award-winning, bestselling author Morris Gleitzman, talking about ‘Digging Up Dad’, his latest collection of short stories, as well as the secrets of engaging reluctant readers (and publicists), writing stories with heart and why kids need both light and dark stories. Plus, Megan looks at how to turn a picture book into a lesson, and Allison has tips for finding new readers. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com...
Ever wondered how school library collections are put together? Megan delves into the science of curating a collection for a school community. Plus, Allison has tips to help kids write when they really don’t want to (but absolutely have to). Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | childrensbooksdaily.com | yourkidsnextread.com Read the show notes for all book referenc...
Allison spends 10 minutes with award-winning author Nova Weetman, while Megan has some tips for helping young readers take action when they find a book they love. Plus, a new magazine that kids (and adults) will love and Allison is shining a spotlight on a special book you may have missed. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | childrensbooksdaily.com | yourkidsnext...
Megan and Allison tackle one of the biggest (get it) Bingo questions of all, with an enormous (stop us) list of book recommendations for dinosaur lovers. Plus, Allison shares tips for writing beautiful sentences and Megan investigates Bibliotherapy. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | childrensbooksdaily.com | yourkidsnextread.com Read the show notes for all book...
Allison spends 10 minutes with debut author Kristin Darell, learning all about her new fiction series Football Fever – and her actual Stephen Bradbury moment! Plus, Megan reviews three new releases that have moved her, and Allison has two tips to help kid’s bust through Writer’s Block. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | childrensbooksdaily.com | yourkidsnextread...
Biographies and autobiographies can be a great way to move non-fiction lovers into narratives and to extend interest-based readers into the story behind the story. Megan and Allison suggest some of their favourite bios for kids and share recommendations from the Your Kid’s Next Read community. Plus, Megan takes us inside the Book Links Travelling Suitcase initiative. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Commu...
Allison spends 10 minutes with author Melanie La’Brooy, discussing her first novel for children, The Wintrish Girl. Plus, Allison has tips for authors on the move and Megan is sharing some great advice about why young readers need diverse books. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | childrensbooksdaily.com | yourkidsnextread.com Read the show notes for all book ref...
Weirdest thing you’ve ever found used as a bookmark? Most popular book in the library? Megan is in the hot seat this week, answering these questions and many more about her life as a teacher librarian. Plus, Allison has top tips for writing thrilling stories, and Megan shares brand-new research about reading for enjoyment. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | chil...
We spend 10 minutes with debut author (and veteran podcaster) Dani Vee, discussing her extraordinary new picture book. Plus, Allison has Book Week tips for authors and Megan shares some book-related career options for keen young readers. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | childrensbooksdaily.com | yourkidsnextread.com Read the show notes for all book references ...
Megan responds to several queries about how to move kids away from series that parents feel are ‘lightweight’ or ‘fluff’, and Allison has tips for knowing when a story is finished. Plus, why we should encourage kids to take on books about ‘darker’ topics. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | childrensbooksdaily.com | yourkidsnextread.com Read the show notes for al...
How do you answer when a young person asks why they should read? Megan and Allison have some ideas. Plus, Allison has a hack for parents of older kids and Megan has tips for hosting an author visit at school. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | childrensbooksdaily.com | yourkidsnextread.com Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Co...
Megan and Allison spend 10 minutes with award-winning author Belinda Murrell, chatting about her new book ‘The Silver Sea’, how to create immersive fantasy worlds, and why time-slip novels are great for broadening kids’ reading horizons. Plus, Allison is now a YouTuber and Megan shares the secrets of being a brilliant book gifter. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.co...
Megan and Allison take a deep dive into books for kids who love sport. From AFL to gymnastics, tennis to soccer, boxing to cricket, there’s something for everyone. Plus, Megan sounds an early Book Week reminder and Allison has tips for developing characters and POV for stories. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Con...
Fairytales, whether classic, fractured or long lost, are the cornerstone of storytelling, and Megan and Allison have suggestions for young readers of all ages. Plus Allison has a tip to help kids easily simplify their stories and Megan shares ideas for opening up conversations around healthy body image. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Read the show notes for all book references at y...
It’s not always easy for kids to understand the signs of ageing in beloved grandparents and elderly friends, but Megan and Allison have a list of books to help. Plus, Megan has a quick tip for role modelling lifelong reading and Allison shares a story that shows why talking about writing matters. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Read the show notes for all book references at yourkids...
Allison spends 10 minutes with author Shirley Marr, discussing her new novel All Four Quarters of The Moon, what it feels like to be on the 2022 CBCA Book of the Year shortlist, and why writing is like sliding doors and windows. Plus, wonderful new #bookmail, including two picks for NAIDOC Week, and Megan’s tips for choosing class group novels. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Read t...
With all the talk about the importance of reading, it’s sometimes easy to forget that it’s supposed to be fun! Megan and Allison have some tips for keeping the fun factor in reading. Plus, Allison talks about one of her favourite pages in any book, and Megan has tips for blending numeracy and literacy. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Read the show notes for all book references at yo...
With school holidays upon us again, Megan and Allison look at why it’s important to keep kids reading and how to make it a pleasure. Plus, Megan has some holiday read suggestions for adults and Allison urges aspiring children’s authors to find their writing community, with tips on how to do it. And then there’s the Viking Winter Solstice party… Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Read t...
