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Your Kid's Next Read With Allison Tait and Megan Daley Your Kid's Next Read
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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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YKNR 163: Winter reads
Winter is reading season and Allison and Megan are exploring books that will help young readers lean into the chill – and books that will take them to warmer places. Plus, a reading challenge for teens and a holiday tip to keep kids in touch with 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.au
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YKNR 162: 10 minutes with Yuot A. Alaak
Allison chats to Yuot A. Alaak about the young readers edition of his extraordinary memoir FATHER OF THE LOST BOYS, blending the personal and the global and ... adopted puppies. Plus, Megan has a great recommendation for educators planning for CBCA Book Week. 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.au
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YKNR 161: Books about anxiety
With anxiety in young people on the rise, Megan and Allison discuss books – both non-fiction and novel – to help kids and the adults in their lives explore and explain their feelings.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.au
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YKNR 160: 10 minutes with Catherine Doyle
Allison chats to bestselling author Catherine Doyle about her new, stand-alone fantasy novel PIRATES OF DARKSEA, sibling relationships, and dealing with the hard stuff. Plus, Megan has tips about creating anthologies and Allison survives the leadlighting workshop.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.au
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YKNR 159: 10 minutes with Anna Battese
Allison interviews author Anna Battese about the latest book in her PD McPEM’S AGENCY FOR MYSTERIOUS MYSTERIES series, writing satisfying mysteries for very young readers and adding sharks and red herrings. Plus, Megan is raving about a new picture book AND a YA fantasy novel. 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....
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YKNR 158: Short Middle Grade Novels
Megan and Allison discuss a recent surge in requests for short middle-grade novels, and Megan has some recommendations. Plus, brilliant bookmail and reality reflects fiction.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.au