Your Kid's Next Read With Allison Tait and Megan Daley

Allison chats to Kathryn Lefroy about her new middle-grade novel ‘The Secret Of The Stone’, making wishes and how to choose a title for a story. Plus, Megan has a new ebook for you!

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The Christmas books are arriving thick and fast so Megan and Allison offer their picks of the current crop. 

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Stuart Wilson joins Allison to chat about his new middle-grade fantasy novel ‘The 113th Assistant Librarian’, writing big stories in contained worlds and the joy of public libraries. Plus, Megan has some inside tips on teachers’ notes.

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Family read-aloud novels need to be engaging and suitable for a range of age groups – including adults. Megan and Allison share their favourite great family read-alouds along with a list of recommendations from the YKNR community.

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R. A. Spratt is back with the origin story of Nanny Piggins, one of her most famous creations, in an in-depth discussion about nailing a voice, producing a top-rating podcast and creating emergency chocolate muffins. Plus, Megan has a tip for library staff.

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Inspired by recent gallery visits, Allison and Megan explore books about art for kids, introducing everything from colour and shape awareness to famous artists to looking at the point of it all. 

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Allison chats to author Dani Vee about her debut junior fiction novel ‘Riley’s Failproof Guide to Breaking a School Record’, finding your funny and creating irresistible side characters. Plus, Megan introduces Allison to the florist frog.

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We know, we know, the timing feels odd, but after an increase in enquiries in the Your Kid's Next Read Facebook community, Megan and Allison are chatting about books to read now to help prepare kids (and their grown-ups) who are starting school for the first time next year. Plus, Megan has sustained an injury involving a brass turkey and Allison is vomiting words.

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Allison chats to author Kristin Darell about her new junior fiction series ‘Taronga Presents’, hands-on research and writing collaboratively. Plus, Megan is prepping for a big keynote speech.

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New releases are coming in thick and fast in the run up to the festive season, so Allison and Megan devote this episode to their pick of the latest titles. Get ready to go shopping!

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