With supply and postal distribution chains disrupted, Megan and Allison are planning ahead for the festive season with a list of books about Christmas, from brand-new must-haves to old favourites. Plus, Megan has tips for creating a book Advent Calendar and Allison has some great gift ideas for young writers. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.comConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | childrensbooksdaily.com | yourkidsnextread.com

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While there is an entire 'middle-grade' (8-12) section of the bookshelf available, many younger readers (tweens), particularly advanced readers, want to move up. They want to read what older kids are reading and, often, they've read the library dry of the books deemed appropriate for their age group. Megan and Allison look at YA books suitable for tweens and middle-grade books that might give them the 'feel' they want without the themes. Plus, Megan has advice for taking books outdoors, and Allison has three tips for teaching kids to read like writers.Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.comConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | childrensbooksdaily.com | yourkidsnextread.com

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What should you do when young readers insist on reading books you think are too 'easy' for them? Megan and Allison look at whether to discourage 'easy' reading and encourage more challenging books, or not. Plus, Megan answers questions about becoming a teacher-librarian, and Allison has tips for kids looking for ideas for their own stories.Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.comConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | childrensbooksdaily.com | yourkidsnextread.com

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Keeping kids reading in the holidays requires a bit of planning. Megan and Allison share tips for choosing books for school holidays, Plus YKNR has new t-shirts, Megan has advice about extending books beyond the page.Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.comConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | childrensbooksdaily.com | yourkidsnextread.com

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Books about books, books inside books... this week, Allison Tait and Megan Daley are celebrating children's literature featuring books - from picture books to YA novels. Plus, Allison's got tips for parents who'd like to get kids creating, not consuming, and Megan has some great suggestions for what to gift with books to create a special present.Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.comConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | childrensbooksdaily.com | yourkidsnextread.com

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Getting kids started on 'the classics' can be great for their vocabulary and knowledge of context, history and the building blocks of a literary life - but when should you introduce them, and how? Megan Daley and Allison Tait discuss these perplexing questions, as well as looking at the role of school librarians and how to keep tweens engaged with reading.Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.comConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | childrensbooksdaily.com | yourkidsnextread.com

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From birds and bees to changing bodies, Allison Tait and Megan Daley recommend puberty books for tweens - and the adults in their lives. Plus, Megan looks at how to include a makerspace in school libraries and Allison encourages kids to write what they don't know (yet).Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.comConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | childrensbooksdaily.com | yourkidsnextread.com

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Allison Tait and Megan Daley look at why cookbooks are great for kids (beyond the delicious creations) and have recommendations for everyone from tots to teens. Plus, we look at why reading out loud is essential - and not just to develop reading skills, but writing skills as well. And Allison shares her number one Book Week writing tip.Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.comConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | childrensbooksdaily.com | yourkidsnextread.com

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Love them or hate them (and so many parents seem to fall in the latter camp), school readers are an essential part of your child's reading journey. Megan Daley and Allison Tait dive into school readers, looking at why they're a tool, not a destination, and how 'learning to read' and 'learning to love literature' sit side by side in your child's reading life. Plus, we've got tips for author talks, how to play with stories and some brilliant bookmail.Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.comConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | childrensbooksdaily.com | yourkidsnextread.com

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E-readers are great for accessibility and convenience, but which one is best for kids? Megan has tips for how to buy an e-reader that will integrate with your school or public library as well as book purchases. Plus, Allison shares a great writing tip for kids from bestselling author Jacqueline Harvey, and Megan has inspiring ideas for book-themed kids' bedrooms.Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.comConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | childrensbooksdaily.com | yourkidsnextread.com

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