Your Kid's Next Read With Allison Tait and Megan Daley
Episodes
YKNR 013: Book week made easy
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Love it or hate it, Book Week is coming. Whether you're a parent/carer, teacher, librarian, author or other interested party, CBCA Book Week (23-...
YKNR 012: Best gift books for kids of all ages
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Choosing the perfect book gift for a special occasion can be fraught, particularly if you don't know the young reader very well. Megan and Alliso...
YKNR 011: Must-read books by First Nations creators
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's NAIDOC Week (4-11 July 2021) and Megan has been hard at work curating a list of amazing books by First Nations authors and illustrators for ...
YKNR 010: How to start a book club
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Book clubs can be a great way to engage readers of all kinds, but where (and how) do you start? Megan shares some brilliant tips for finding members, ...
YKNR 009: Should I worry about re-reading?
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Some kids like to re-read books they love - to the point where you might worry they'll wear a rut in the bookshelf. But is it something to be con...
YKNR 008: Engaging a reluctant reader
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When your kid simply doesn't like to read, it can be difficult for them - and for you. Megan and Allison look at ways to find the right book at t...
YKNR 007: Great true stories for kids
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Finding 'true stories' for kids can be a minefield when it comes to content and themes. Megan and Allison have some recommendations to help ...
YKNR 006: Should I order from school bookclub?
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kids love the school bookclub catalogue, but parents often ask Megan, as a teacher-librarian, if what's on offer is any good. She and Allison hav...
YKNR 005: Moving on from 'funny books'
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is your kid stuck in a 'funny book' rut? Is that a problem? Megan and Allison discuss one of the big questions in kids' reading, and lo...
YKNR 004: Encouraging kids to read non-fiction
08 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Megan discovers a brand-new book to help kids learn about sharing, while Allison is reading a memoir about Australia's first children's auth...
YKNR 003: Great graphic novels
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Megan has found two new books that made her cry, while Allison is sharing a new novel by one of Allison Rushby's favourite authors. We look at th...
YKNR 002: Books for 7 year olds
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Megan has made a Russian honey cake featuring 500g of honey, while Allison is wondering why cooking with kids is not fun. Discover why so many parents...
YKNR 001: What to read after Harry Potter?
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Starting off with one of the biggest questions in the Your Kid's Next Read community, Allison and Megan look at how to deal with the Harry Potter...