Episode 22: School Holiday Reads

In episode 022 of the Your Kid’s Next Read podcast:

School holiday reads

Keeping kids reading in the holidays requires a bit of planning. Megan and Allison share tips for choosing books for school holidays, Plus YKNR has new t-shirts, Megan has advice about extending books beyond the page.

Books we mention

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Bookmail and TBR pile

‘Marcie Gill and The Caravan Park Cat’ by Monica McInerney. Illustrated by Danny Snell (middle primary – upper primary)

‘My Brother Ben’ by Peter Carnavas (middle primary – upper primary)

‘How to Make Friends’ by Cat Rabbit (early childhood – lower primary)

‘If Not Us’ by Mark Smith (young adult)

Link to launch of ‘My Brother Ben’ at Where the Wild Things Are Bookshop on Sunday 9th October.

Bingo Question

Crafting it up over the school holidays

Gardening books perfect for school holidays

Quick tips

Allison Tait recommends ‘Lost for Words’ on SBS

Your Kid’s Next Read merch launch 

Getting the most out of book based movie or theatre productions by Megan Daley

Image Credit: Little Family Photo Co.

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Meet Allison Rushby, the third member of #teamyknr. Find out about Allison and her books here.