Are you looking for an outdoor summer adventure? In this episode, Helene introduces listeners to two titles by Peggy Kochanoff: Be A Wilderness Detective, and Be A Pond Detective - Solving the Mysteries of Lakes, Swamps, and Pools.

Get to know Summer Reading Club performer Leif David in this exclusive interview! Leif will tell us how he got interested in magic, his favourite tricks to perform, and what he thinks is the most mysterious vegetable. Make sure you catch Leif David's online magic shows, July 5–18 at facebook.com/ReadLearnPlay.

Looking for a story to listen to with the family this summer? Teresa recommends her favourite classic children's novels, including titles by: Judy Blume, Roald Dahl, E. B. White, L.M. Montgomery, and Donald J. Sobol.

Liz introduces listeners to the Howard Wallace mystery series by Casey Lyall: Howard Wallace, P.I, Shadow of A Pug, and Sabotage Stage Left. Check out these great reads if you are seeking plot twists, interesting characters, surprises, and a chain of clues that keep you guessing!

In this episode, Margarita recommends authentic immigration stories: Children of the Land by Marcelo Hernandez Castillo, The Devil’s Highway by Luis Alberto Urrea, and The Lost Children Archive by Valeria Luiselli. Margarita also highlights two documentaries: The Wall and Crossing Arizona.

Jacque shares her favorite easy readers about Kid-detectives - kids, just like you who solve mysteries! In this episode, learn about Young Cam Jansen Mysteries and Bones Mysteries by David Adler, and Dot and Jabber Mysteries by Ellen Stoll Walsh.

Julie tells us about a tantalizing and suspenseful young adult mystery novel, Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys, that explores class, gender, sexual orientation, and family dynamics.

Helene introduces middle school readers to two suspenseful and adventure-filled summer reading picks by Jude Watson: Loot and Sting.

Danay shares a selection of LBGTQ+ comic books for teens: Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me by Mariko Tamaki and Rosemary Valero-O’Connell, Check Please by Ngozi Ukazu, and Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker. Whether you’re new to comic books or you’re looking for your next great read, these LGBTQ+ comics can’t be missed!

Crack the case with Kids’ ReadRadio Podcast and Summer Reading Club 2021! Join us all summer long for SRC reading suggestions, as well as interviews with our feature performers. Jacque kicks off the fun with her favourite kid detective books: the Nate the Great series by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat. Meet Nate. He’s a pancake-loving detective and a kid just like you! Along with his dog Sludge, Nate solves mysteries for his friends in the neighbourhood.