In this today's podcast, Sally explores the writing of Jennifer McMahon. The author's work, such as her recent novels The Drowning Kind and The Children on the Hill, is atmospheric, creepy and suspenseful.

On this National Indigenous Peoples Day, Cindy introduces listeners to two middle grade novels by Indigenous authors: Forever Birchwood by Danielle Daniel and Journal of A Travelling Girl by Nadine Neema.

Looking for some recently published non-fiction picture books to share with kids? Jacque recommends these fabulous reads: Journey of the Midnight Sun by Shazia Afzal; Tug: A Log Boom's Journey by Scot Ritchie; and One Million Trees by Kristen Balouch.

Happy Pride! Amanda spotlights inclusive, LGBTQ+ titles written by middle grade author Alex Gino: Melissa (formerly published as George), Rick, and Alice Austen Lived Here.

Liz introduces listeners to an adventurous narrative non-fiction title by Douglas J. Preston: The Lost City of the Monkey God. The book recounts how the author and a team of scientists discovered a legendary sacred city hidden deep in the Honduran jungle.

In this episode, Corrine introduces listeners to Rebekah Taussig's book Sitting Pretty: The View From My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body.

Looking for your next read to include fantasy, adventure, and humor? Margarita introduces listeners to a novel called Rumaysa, a fairytale by Radiya Hafiza.

Teresa discusses the importance of representation in children's books and shares a selection of picture books for parents to share with young readers: Bodies Are Cool by Tyler Feder, The Little Red Stroller by Joshua Furst, and What Makes Us Unique? Our First Talk About Diversity by Jillian Roberts.

In this episode, Laurel tells us about two mysteries starring retired folks: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman and What Rose Forgot by Nevada Barr.

In this episode, Andrea introduces readers to the middle grade graphic novel Living With Viola by Rosena Fung. Livy is already having trouble fitting in as the new girl at school, and then there's Viola. Viola is Livy's anxiety brought to life — a shadowy twin that only Livy can see or hear.