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

Mar 11 2025 209 ep. 37 mins 32

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Author Allison Tait and teacher-librarian-author Megan Daley, co-founders of the Your Kid’s Next Read community, talk books and reading for children of all ages. From board books and picture books, to junior fiction, middle-grade novels and YA blockbusters, they’ll help you find the perfect next book for the young readers in your life. Plus, practical tips on getting (and keeping) kids reading and writing, a whole lot of fun and … YKNR book question bingo.

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YKNR 193: 10 minutes with Tamlyn Teow

Mar 11 2025 42 mins

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. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megand

Dianne Wolfer reads ‘Soaring With The Sugarbird Lady’

Mar 06 2025 16 mins

Dianne Wolfer reads from ‘Soaring With The Sugarbird Lady: The Robin Miller Story’, a real-life story for readers 9+, illustrated by Briony Stewart. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

YKNR 192: Kids and critical thinking

Mar 04 2025 33 mins

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. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.co

YKNR 191: 10 minutes with Felice Arena

Feb 25 2025 37 mins

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. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

YKNR 190: School Libraries 101

Feb 18 2025 37 mins

Get to know your school library! A look at how school libraries are changing, the role of Teacher Librarians, and what to do if your school doesn’t have a staffed school library. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

YKNR 189: 10 minutes with Helen Milroy

Feb 11 2025 51 mins

Allison chats to Helen Milroy about her two new books, ‘Bush Bubs’ and 'Sunny and Shadow', and art as an escape. Plus, Megan has a big announcement! Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Melissa Garside reads ‘Lexie Moon & The Word Burgling Bungle’

Feb 06 2025 16 mins

Melissa Garside reads from her debut junior fiction novel ‘Lexie Moon & The Word Burgling Bungle’, illustrated by Lauren Mullinder Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

YKNR 188: Real Talk About Reading

Feb 04 2025 47 mins

You’ve probably heard that the Australian curriculum is changing and that reading will be taught differently now – but what does that mean and what does it look like in the classroom and at home? Megan and Allison break it down for you. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on

Amy Doak reads ‘Eleanor Jones Can’t Keep A Secret’

Jan 28 2025 12 mins

Amy Doak reads the first chapter of ‘Eleanor Jones Can’t Keep A Secret’, the second book in her popular YA series. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Adam Wallace reads ‘18,000 Holes In The Universe’

Jan 21 2025 10 mins

Adam Wallace reads from ‘Dragonfire’, the first book in the ‘18,000 Holes In The Universe’ junior fiction series, co-written by Lisa Foley and illustrated by James Hart. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au