Ashleigh Barton reads from ‘How To Sail To Somewhere’, her moving new middle-grade novel, described as a 'cosy adventure' story.

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What does a home library look like? Megan and Allison explore the basics of building a home library, from why it’s important to keep books on hand, what to buy (and what to borrow), where to keep them, and when and how to cull.

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Allison chats to Nick Bland, author of 60+ picture books (including the ‘Very Cranky Bear’ series), about his debut junior fiction novel, ‘Bling Jollygood’, and why he’s always writing. Plus, Megan has Easter gift-giving tips.

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Hayley Gannon reads from ‘Luna’s World: Library Dreams’, a fun, heartwarming story for readers 7+, illustrated by Michelle Conn.

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When should you start reading aloud to kids? Should you stop once they can read by themselves? Megan and Allison look at the nuts and bolts of reading aloud to kids, from what to read, to how to fit it in, to effective, accessible options for everyone.

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Sandy Bigna reads from ‘Little Bones’, her debut middle-grade verse novel.

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Allison chats to artist Tamlyn Teow about SoXiety, a wordless picture book that is her first solo work as author and illustrator. Plus, Megan is battening down the hatches as Cyclone Alfred approaches.

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Dianne Wolfer reads from ‘Soaring With The Sugarbird Lady: The Robin Miller Story’, a real-life story for readers 9+, illustrated by Briony Stewart.

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How can we help kids to develop their critical thinking skills? Megan and Allison look at books that help, books that spark conversations and books that demonstrate the perils of misinformation.

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Allison chats to bestselling children’s author Felice Arena about his brand-new picture book ‘My Big Secret’, finding himself as an illustrator and, er, bunyips.

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