Best Books to Give to Kids (4:10)

Looking for good books for kids this holiday season? Our guest, award-winning author Kate DiCamillo, has some great suggestions! She talks to Rachel about ideal books for a preschooler, middle schooler, or young adult. Kate DiCamillo is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and two-time winner of the Newbery Award. Titles such as Because of Winn-Dixie and The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane have resonated with readers of all ages around the world. Her latest book, Raymie Nightingale, is a National Book Award Finalist.

Illustrator-Author (13:41)

Next, on Worlds Awaiting, Rachel welcomes illustrator-author Julie Olson. One of Olson’s favorite activities is visiting with her readers when she visits local schools. She has illustrated many books, including Discover America: From Sea to Shining Sea (with a great interactive website!), Dear Cinderella by Marianne Moore and Mary Jane Kensington, and Little Penguin: The Emperor of Antarctica by Jonathan London.

Reading in the Home (25:03)

We finish up the show today with a mother of five who talks to Taylor Miranda of the Worlds Awaiting team about a daily custom at her house - reading together as a family – especially at bedtime. She also shares the benefits she has seen.