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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Allison chats to Rachel Jackson, senior intelligence analyst and author of middle-grade adventure 'Escape From Cuttlefish Cove' – which offers 64 different story paths for readers to discover. Plus, Megan highly recommends a book for kids dealing with grief, loss and hard times.

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Megan and Allison have some thoughts about recent discussion around literacy – and what we can do about it. Plus, Megan is recovering from Book Week dress-ups (one in particular) and Allison has finally stop talking about editing.

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Why aren’t teens reading? In this must-listen recording of the Your Kid's Next Read ‘Teens & Reading’ event, featuring Allison Tait, Allison Rushby, Dr Bronwyn Reddan from Deakin University’s Teen Reading and Digital Practices Research Programme, and Trisha Buckley, secondary school teacher-librarian, book reviewer, literary judge and vice-president CBCA (Qld branch), we look at ways to bring teens back to books.

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Allison chats to debut picture book author Ebony Froome about writing the book you can't see on the shelves, celebrating language and embracing six seasons. Plus, Megan has a call to action and a new #LoveOzYA recommendation.

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A must-listen recording of the Your Kid's Next Read ‘Raising Wild Readers’ event, held on 23 July 2024, featuring Megan Daley in conversation with Sally Rippin, the 2024-2025 Australian Children's Laureate. This in-depth discussion looks at the joys and challenges of getting – and keeping – kids reading, and offers valuable insights, tips and advice for improving literacy outcomes in Australia and fostering a love of literature in all types of young readers. 

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It’s Science Week 2024 (10-18 August) and Megan has tips for blending books, science, nature and kids now and in the future. Plus, some insider advice for young science writers.

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Allison chats to debut picture book author Rosi Ngwenya about writing a narrative in 14 words, following your dreams and… thumb sucking. Plus, Megan has her fun, friendly face on for school visits.

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