Stories that explore feelings can be a revelation for young readers and a powerful tool for the adults in their lives. Megan and Allison discuss the wide range of books on offer, from picture books to YA, and why they provide a safe space for kids to work through their own emotions and feelings.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
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Lora Inak reads ‘The Cockatoo Crew’
Lora Inak reads from ‘Elif’s Itchy Palm’, book one in her new junior fiction series ‘The Cockatoo Crew’, illustrated by Kruti Desai.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
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YKNR 219: 10 minutes with Kim Rackham
Allison chats to debut author Kim Rackham about her delightful junior fiction verse novel ‘Hannah Backwards’. Plus Megan has two strong book recommendations – one for YA readers and one early learning educators.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
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Zana Fraillon reads ‘Song Of A Thousand Seas’
Zana Fraillon reads from her new verse novel ‘Song Of A Thousand Seas’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
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YKNR 218: Finding books for niche topics
When kids discover something they’re passionate about, they tend to go all in and books are a great way to support that. Megan and Allison discuss how to find books about niche topics – and how to foster wider reading as well.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
About Your Kid's Next Read With Allison Tait and Megan Daley
Author Allison Tait and teacher-librarian-author Megan Daley, co-founders of the Your Kid’s Next Read community, talk books and reading for children of all ages. From board books and picture books, to junior fiction, middle-grade novels and YA blockbusters, they’ll help you find the perfect next book for the young readers in your life. Plus, practical tips on getting (and keeping) kids reading and writing, a whole lot of fun and … YKNR book question bingo.
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