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

Amelia Mellor reads from 'The Guinea Fowl Mystery', illustrated by Jess Racklyeft, one of four launch titles in the Your Next Read Gold series for readers 7+.00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters02:09 Amelia Mellor reads ‘The Guinea Fowl Mystery (Your Next Read Gold)'Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Award-winning YA author Will Kostakis joins Allison and Megan for a round-table chat about books for teens, trends in YA literature, and the evergreen ‘boys and reading' debate. Plus, insights into Will's debut middle-grade novel 'Otis Ottley And The School In The Sky'. Note, this episode includes discussion of Young Adult themes.Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Sarah Armstrong reads from ‘The Wave', her suspenseful new middle-grade survivalist novel.00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters02:16 Sarah Armstrong reads 'The Wave'Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Allison chats to author Carla Fitzgerald about her funny new middle-grade novel ‘How To Make The World Cup and Survive Grade Five', why she's a ‘reformed lawyer' and why grade five is a sweet spot for storytellers.00:00 Life, Parenting, Quality Waffle04:18 New Books For Kids and Teens16:46 10 minutes with Carla Fitzgerald31:25 What's on For Megan and AllisonRead the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

A. L. Tait reads from ‘The Garden of Lost Girls', her new cold-case crime thriller for readers 10+.00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters02:20 A. L. Tait reads 'The Garden of Lost Girls'Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

From picture books to novels for teens, we look at books that explore the different and diverse facets of family life. Plus, Allison is celebrating the publication of her 13th middle-grade novel, 'The Garden of Lost Girls'.00:00 Life, Parenting, Quality Waffle03:35 New Books For Kids and Teens11:09 Books about Families 2.039:25 What's on For Megan and AllisonRead the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Beverley McWilliams reads from her new middle-grade novel ‘Bandoola: Inspired by the true story of a remarkable elephant'. 00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters01:51 Beverley McWilliams reads 'Bandoola'Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Allison chats with award-winning, bestselling author Kate Foster about writing ‘A River I Must Be', why representation matters and why her busy author life is not for everyone. 00:00 Life, Parenting, Quality Waffle04:19 New Books For Kids and Teens15:05 10 minutes with Kate Foster39:10 What's on For Megan and AllisonRead the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Ashleigh Barton reads from 'Eighty-Nine Questions For After', her wise, thoughtful middle-grade novel about finding answers to life's big questions. 00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters02:36 Ashleigh Barton reads 'Eighty-Nine Questions for After'Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Allison and Megan explore books for sporty kids, from books about sport to books that feature sport to books with enough pace and ‘space' to appeal to kids who'd rather ‘run than read'.00:00 Life, Parenting, Quality Waffle03:41 New Books For Kids and Teens13:49 Books for sporty kids32:44 What's on For Megan and AllisonRead the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

John Stanton reads from ‘The Adventures of Squidape', his debut middle-grade mystery. 00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters01:55 John Stanton reads 'The Adventures of Squidape'Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Allison chats with award-winning author Samantha Wheeler about her latest middle-grade novel ‘The Lost Island', survival stories and connecting adventure and nature in stories kids love. 00:00 Life, Parenting, Quality Waffle05:43 New Books For Kids and Teens17:51 10 minutes with Samantha Wheeler42:47 What's on For Megan and AllisonRead the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Lucie Stevens reads from 'Nanny Tobbins and the Midnight Plan', book #2 in her funny middle-grade fantasy series.00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters02:14 Lucie Stevens reads ‘Nanny Tobbins and the Midnight Plan'Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Allison and Megan dive into one of the big book questions of our time. Using their perspectives as, respectively, parents, authors, advocates, educator, and journalist to look at why Book Week exists, the role it plays in school and family life, and why it's actually not about the costumes.00:00 Life, Parenting, Quality Waffle05:43 New Books For Kids and Teens16:10 Why do we have to do Book Week?34:15 Quick Tip: Raising Readers25:10 What's on For Megan and AllisonRead the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Rebecca Ahola reads from her debut middle-grade fantasy novel ‘Miles Thorne and The Forbidden Magic'.00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters01:31 Rebecca Ahola reads ‘Miles Thorne and The Forbidden Magic'Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Allison chats to award-winning (and awe-inspiring) author Maxine Beneba Clarke about her new junior verse novel ‘Sagittarius Rising', finding ideas everywhere, and the power and the playfulness of words.00:00 Life, Parenting, Quality Waffle08:52 New Books For Kids and Teens22:51 10 minutes with Maxine Beneba Clarke47:57 What's on For Megan and AllisonRead the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Cassy Polimeni reads from her junior fiction novel ‘Ella and the Call of The Wild', illustrated by Hykie Breeze, book #4 in the 'Ella and The Frogs' series.00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters02:12 Cassy Polimeni reads 'Ella and the Call of the Wild'Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

How do you find the right book for your young reader when there are so many to choose from? Allison and Megan share some tips for unearthing the gems and – in a Bookmail-a-palooza event – recommend 15 recent titles, from picture books to middle grade. 00:00 Life, Parenting, Quality Waffle06:13 How to find a great new read for your kid 41:06 What's on For Megan and AllisonRead the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Vincenzo Perrella and Dan Osborn read from ‘Old Bertie', their new novel for readers 12+.00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters01:15 Vincenzo Perrella and Dan Osborn read 'Old Bertie'Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Allison chats to rising author Bethany Loveridge about her new junior fiction novel ‘Josie Mack and the Mega Division', and encouraging creativity in kids. Plus Megan shares some Book Week tips.00:00 Life, Parenting, Quality Waffle04:06 Quick Tip: Book Week08:40 New Books For Kids and Teens21:12 10 minutes with Bethany Loveridge40:01 What's on For Megan and AllisonRead the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Shara Curlett reads from ‘Protector of Beyond', the first book in her new middle-grade fantasy series00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters02:05 Shara Curlett reads ‘Protector of Beyond'Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

International bestselling author Amie Kaufman joins Allison and Megan for a chat about trends in young adult fiction, why genre fiction works so well for teens, and what makes a book feel quintessentially Australian – even when it's set in space. Plus, we're highlighting a new opportunity to join our team.00:00 Life, Parenting, Quality Waffle07:01 Let's Talk YA with Amie Kaufman52:22 What's on For Megan and AllisonRead the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Jol Temple reads from ‘Witless Protection', the second book in the hilarious Mega Rich Guinea Pigs series for readers 8+, written by Kate & Jol Temple.00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters01:53 Jol Temple reads ‘Mega Rich Guinea Pigs: Witless Protection'Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Allison chats to bestselling author Sally Rippin about the latest exciting addition to the incredibly popular Billie B Brown universe. Plus, the Your Next Read series has two new titles and Megan introduces a new family member.00:00 Life, Parenting, Quality Waffle09:32 New Books For Kids and Teens19:22 10 minutes with Sally Rippin48:19 Quick Tip: Remember that books are as portable as a digital device51:07 What's on For Megan and AllisonRead the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Alison Rocca reads from her new middle-grade novel ‘Joey and The Junjardy', illustrated by Brenton E McKenna.00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters01:46 Allison Rocca reads 'Joey and the Junjardy'Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Megan takes us behind the scenes of creating teaching notes, including how parents can use them at home to create discussion around books. Plus, weathering the ebbs and flows of life with ‘kidults', morning dances and the magic of Kylie. 00:00 Life, Parenting, Quality Waffle08:16 New Books For Kids and Teens20:18 Teachers' Notes 10137:53 What's on For Megan and AllisonRead the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Award-winning author Cristy Burne reads from ‘One Day Soon', her moving middle-grade verse novel about Motor Neurone Disease.Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Allison chats to award-winning author Peter Carnavas about his new 'classic bedtime story' 'Kid', writing quiet stories that make noise and putting the 'warm' in heartwarming. Plus, Megan has many thoughts about protein.00:00 Life, Parenting, Quality Waffle06:41 New Books For Kids and Teens18:02 10 minutes with Peter Carnavas38:37 What's on For Megan and AllisonRead the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Bestselling author R. A. Spratt reads from her hilarious new middle-grade novel ‘The Epically Awesome Odyssey, as told by Nanny Piggins'.00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters02:08 R. A. Spratt reads 'The Epically Awesome Odyssey, as told by Nanny Piggins'Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Allison chats to author Meg Caddy about their new YA historical thriller ‘A Flash In The Dust', seeking out the unwritten stories to create a 'unicorn' novel, and tapping into underlying menace. Plus, Megan is raving about some new non-fiction books.00:00 Life, Parenting, Quality Waffle05:43 New Books For Kids and Teens14:14 10 minutes with Meg Caddy36:01 What's on For Megan and AllisonRead the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Katrina Macdonald Roe reads from her new middle-grade historical fantasy novel ‘The Stolen Bairn'.00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters01:46 Katrina Macdonald Roe reads 'The Stolen Child'Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

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 Waffle10:12 New Books For Kids and Teens22:25 Taking Stock, Taking Steps37:59 What's on For Megan and AllisonRead the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Olivia Muscat reads from her delightful middle-grade novel ‘Annie And Maeve Are Definitely Not Friends'.00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters01:58 Olivia Muscat reads Annie and Maeve are definitely not friendsRead the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

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 Waffle06:42 New Books For Kids and Teens19:17 10 Minutes With Deborah Kelly36:36 Quick Tip: Try An Audio Book This Week39:41 What's on For Megan and AllisonRead the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Angourie Rice reads from ‘My Wonderful Disgrace', her darkly funny YA novel, co-authored with Kate Rice.00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters01:53 Angourie Rice reads from ‘My Wonderful Disgrace'Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

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 Waffle07:33 New Books For Kids and Teens18:06 The Skill and Will of Reading32:32: 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/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Jacqueline Harvey reads from ‘Grand Opening', book three in her bestselling middle-grade series ‘The Girl And The Ghost'.00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters02:29 Jacqueline Harvey reads from ‘The Girl And The Ghost: Grand Opening'Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

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 Waffle09:13 New Books For Kids and Teens17:52 10 minutes with Samera Kamaleddine37:48 What's on For Megan and AllisonRead the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Brenton Cullen reads from his debut middle-grade novel 'The Prime Minister Problem'.00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters00:00 Brenton Cullen reads 'The Prime Minister Problem'Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

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 Waffle03:37 Book Mail for This Week09:45 Books About Music39:22 What Else is Happening This WeekRead the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Samera Kamaleddine reads from hew new middle-grade novel ‘The Clueless Guide To Solving A Mystery', illustrated by Hykie Breeze 00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters01:54 Samera Kamaleddine reads ‘The Clueless Guide To Solving A Mystery'Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

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 Waffle04:06 Book Mail for This Week11:12 10 minutes with Matt Stanton44:57 What Else is Happening This WeekRead the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Barry Jonsberg reads from his new middle-grade novel ‘Nerds vs Aliens'.00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters01:55 Barry Jonsberg reads ‘Nerds vs Aliens'.Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

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 Waffle03:12 Book Mail for This Week14:00 Can reading be too ‘comfortable'?12:45 What Else is Happening This WeekRead the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au/podcastSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

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.00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters01:52 Rebecca McRitchie reads ‘Guinea Wigs: Fur Power!'Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.auSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

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 Waffle06:10 Book Mail for This Week20:23 10 minutes with Rebecca McRitchie30:00 What Else is Happening This WeekRead the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.auSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Rhiannon Williams reads the first chapter of 'The Dragon Snare', the first book in her new middle-grade fantasy series.Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.auSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

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.Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.auSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

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.Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.auSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

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+.00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters02:21 A. L. Tait reads ‘The Last Word'Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.auSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Allison chats to award-winning author Lili (L.M.) Wilkinson about her Bravepaw junior fiction series, creating memorable characters and writing through the middle.00:00 Quality Waffle03:42 Book Mail for This Week14:59 10 Minutes with Lili Wilkinson35:29 What Else is Happening This WeekRead the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.auSign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletterConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au