Allison chats to Clayton Zane Comber and Conor McCammon about their brand-new novel ‘The Marvellous Submarine’, including co-writing a book on sticky notes (both), taking on illustrating for the first time (Conor), and moving from YA to junior fiction (Clayton). 

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Funny books create a LOT of discussion in the Your Kid’s Next Read community, so Megan and Allison are discussing the the role of funny books in reading, what makes a great funny book, and if, when and how to move kids into other areas of the bookshelf.

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Allison chats to Dr Helen Edwards about her new middle-grade historical fiction novel ‘On Gallant Wings’, the drafting process and medals for bravery. Megan shares some insights into the 5 Laws of Library Science.

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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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