Afleveringen
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Katrina Macdonald Roe reads from her new middle-grade historical fantasy novel ‘The Stolen Bairn’.
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01:46 Katrina Macdonald Roe reads 'The Stolen Child'Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast
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Allison and Megan celebrate 250 official episodes by taking stock of what’s changed since episode #1 (and what hasn’t), and Team YKNR takes steps to help shape the future of reading in Australia.
00:00 Life, Parenting, Quality Waffle
10:12 New Books For Kids and Teens
22:25 Taking Stock, Taking Steps
37:59 What's on For Megan and AllisonRead the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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Olivia Muscat reads from her delightful middle-grade novel ‘Annie And Maeve Are Definitely Not Friends’.
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01:58 Olivia Muscat reads Annie and Maeve are definitely not friendsRead the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast
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Allison chats to award-winning author Deborah Kelly about her new junior fiction series ‘Poppy & Pipsqueak’, ensuring all kids see themselves in stories, and challenged books. Plus, Megan’s got a book recommendation to help streamline gluten-free family life.
00:00 Life, Parenting, Quality Waffle
06:42 New Books For Kids and Teens
19:17 10 Minutes With Deborah Kelly
36:36 Quick Tip: Try An Audio Book This Week
39:41 What's on For Megan and AllisonRead the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast
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Angourie Rice reads from ‘My Wonderful Disgrace’, her darkly funny YA novel, co-authored with Kate Rice.
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01:53 Angourie Rice reads from ‘My Wonderful Disgrace’Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast
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Learning HOW to read and learning to LOVE reading are two different things and both take effort. Megan and Allison explore different ways to instil the will to read in our kids – with some quick ideas you can try today.
00:00 Life, Parenting, Quality Waffle
07:33 New Books For Kids and Teens
18:06 The Skill and Will of Reading
32:32: Quick Tip: Talk About Books in the Home
36:20 What's on For Megan and AllisonRead the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast
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Jacqueline Harvey reads from ‘Grand Opening’, book three in her bestselling middle-grade series ‘The Girl And The Ghost’.
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02:29 Jacqueline Harvey reads from ‘The Girl And The Ghost: Grand Opening’Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast
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Allison chats to author Samera Kamaleddine about her new middle-grade novel ‘The Clueless Guide To Solving A Mystery’, the role of inter-generational relationships in her writing, and what she does in her day job to encourage kids to read. Plus, Megan has many thoughts on kids and public transport.
00:00 Life, Parenting, Quality Waffle
09:13 New Books For Kids and Teens
17:52 10 minutes with Samera Kamaleddine
37:48 What's on For Megan and AllisonRead the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast
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Brenton Cullen reads from his debut middle-grade novel 'The Prime Minister Problem'.
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00:00 Brenton Cullen reads 'The Prime Minister Problem'Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast
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Taking inspiration from the 2026 CBCA Book Week theme ‘Symphony of Stories’, Allison and Megan take a deep dive into books about music, including recommended titles from picture books to YA and beyond, plus ideas for bringing the theme to life.
00:00 Quality Waffle
03:37 Book Mail for This Week
09:45 Books About Music
39:22 What Else is Happening This WeekRead the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast
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Samera Kamaleddine reads from hew new middle-grade novel ‘The Clueless Guide To Solving A Mystery', illustrated by Hykie Breeze
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01:54 Samera Kamaleddine reads ‘The Clueless Guide To Solving A Mystery’Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast
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Bestselling author Matt Stanton is back in our interview hot seat, and Allison takes the opportunity for some updated insights on kids and reading, as well as taking a deep dive into Matt’s writing process and his latest middle-grade novel ‘Duck’.
00:00 Quality Waffle
04:06 Book Mail for This Week
11:12 10 minutes with Matt Stanton
44:57 What Else is Happening This WeekRead the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast
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Barry Jonsberg reads from his new middle-grade novel ‘Nerds vs Aliens’.
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01:55 Barry Jonsberg reads ‘Nerds vs Aliens’.Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast
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When times are troubled, books can offer a comfortable place to escape – but what exactly is a ‘comfort read’, where do they fit in a kid’s reading journey, and how can you tell when ‘comfortable’ has become a rut?
00:00 Quality Waffle
03:12 Book Mail for This Week
14:00 Can reading be too ‘comfortable’?
12:45 What Else is Happening This WeekRead the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast
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An extract from the audiobook edition of ‘Fur Power!’, the first book in the new Guinea Wigs junior fiction series, written by Rebecca McRitchie, illustrated Shiloh Gordon.
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01:52 Rebecca McRitchie reads ‘Guinea Wigs: Fur Power!’Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast
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Allison chats to author Rebecca McRitchie about her new junior fiction series ‘Guinea Wigs’, keeping the two halves of her professional life separate, and surprising places to stumble upon ideas.
00:00 Quality Waffle
06:10 Book Mail for This Week
20:23 10 minutes with Rebecca McRitchie
30:00 What Else is Happening This WeekRead the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast
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Rhiannon Williams reads the first chapter of 'The Dragon Snare', the first book in her new middle-grade fantasy series.
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Allison and Megan take a deep dive into genre fiction – what it is, why Allison loves it, and where it fits in a kid's reading journey.
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Allison chats to award-winning, bestselling author Amelia Mellor about creating her new middle-grade series Oceanforged, making fantasy stories accessible, and writing unexpected characters.
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A. L. Tait reads the first chapter of 'The Last Word', the third novel in the Two Hearts series of tween romance novels for readers 10+.
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02:21 A. L. Tait reads ‘The Last Word’Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcast
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