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“As a homeschool parent of an only I’m always on the hunt for good books in which we can lose ourselves. Suddenly today I found myself in an empty house and was scrolling through podcasts when out of the blue…..you appeared !! WOW 🙃 I have binged 20 episodes while pottering around, discovered a...”Read full review »
Westsaway via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/18/24
“I never miss an episode of this show. As a mum of two young readers and an engaged publishing professional, this podcast is critical listening to stay up to date and get the best advice for all things literacy and literature related for children.”
unlearning4life via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/09/24
“I have been listening to YKNR for years, first as a Teacher Librarian, then classroom teacher and now mum/teacher.
Allison and Megan bring so much book knowledge, fun, creativity and warmth to their podcast. It has been such a valuable resource as a TL to know the latest quality literature, as a...”Read full review »
Lara Kathleen2021 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/03/24
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“Love the book mail, recommendations, interviews and the quality waffle. As a YA librarian I find there is always something of interest in every episode and especially like the reviews of new books, for my own reading list as well as for my students. Never miss an episode and highly recommend.”
Hoxster dengue via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/01/24
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“Love this podcast. Love the banter even more than the book recommendations!! (Although I do looooove the recommendations and every episode sees me eating into my library budget a little (a lot??) more!) You ladies are an inspiration... so much so that my colleague and I are pondering doing our...”Read full review »
Southwellibrary via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
03/30/24
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“After 3 years of maternity leave from my teacher librarian position, I was a bit late jumping on the YKNR band wagon. In fact, I had actually never listened to any podcasts before YKNR 😮
So when I returned to work this year, I started at episode 1 and listened almost every time I was driving to...”Read full review »
Free should be free via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/14/23
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“A treasure trove of helpful insights and up to date reading options for parents looking to book good books into their kids hands. I love the weekly peek inside the hive of Megan and the turret of Allison. Thanks for sharing your lives and books!”
GDS853 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/02/23
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“Off I go to read anything and everything she has written! What an incredible imagination and how beautifully she expresses herself 🤩. Great episode!”
Ftpsrent via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/06/23
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“A big thank you to the YKNR team. You make my week;-)”
Kirstmac24 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/04/23
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“Fabulous podcast for kidlit lovers. The quality waffle feels like friends have come over for cuppa, which is breath of fresh air in my solitary working-from-home-writing day (with the added bonus of being time limited and not having to kick them out if they’re overstaying 😂) And I ESPECIALLY love...”Read full review »
tidlit via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/27/23
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“Allison and Megan’s quality waffle about books, life, libraries and children’s literature is the highlight of my week. As a time-poor teacher & mum of two bookworms, I leave every podcast inspired with tips to help my students and a raft of authors to discover. Thank you for inspiring me and...”Read full review »
Raisingwildreaders via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/16/23
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“Absolutely fabulous, can not fault this. Just brilliant. Thanks so much, love it.”
Hippopowell via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/28/23
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“I am a regular listener and absolutely love the show. I am a primary and kinder teacher but mostly a mum of kids aged 2-5.
I pass on book recommendations after each episode, note quick tips and adopt them into my life and teaching and write my Christmas and birthday gift lists from the show.
I...”Read full review »
Kate Mac Hill via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/09/23
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“If you’re looking for inspirational ideas to help get children into reading, or books to buy, or what you can do to improve your interaction with children when talking about books, OR a whole stack of other fabulous things, like witty conversation, writing ideas, motivational speak and even bee...”Read full review »
EGW1973 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/04/23
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“New teacher librarian ✔️👩🏻🏫
Aspiring author ✔️📝🤞
Parent ✔️👧🏻👧🏻
This podcast ticks all the boxes for me. My number 1 go to every week. Thank you ‘Your Kids Next Read’ for helping support librarians, authors and parents and sharing the joy of reading 📚♥️”
KatrinaHoward via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/23/23
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“This podcast is wonderfully informative, inspiring and entertaining (they do a great line in quality waffle). I’m a kids’ writer, a bookseller and I teach writing, and this pod ticks every one of my boxes, every single time. It’s a huge gift to readers, parents, writers, booksellers and...”Read full review »
Sarah.Armstrong via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/27/22
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“I can’t stop listening. These ladies really know their books! There are so many great book suggestions each week (and they are all detailed meticulously in the Show Notes).”
55L4321 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/27/22
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“The podcast that school & public librarians, parents, teachers and children’s book enthusiasts need in their life! I’ve been a fan of Children’s books daily since “five on a Friday” - I’m a public library technician on the far north coast of NSW and am such a fan! Your knowledge and reviews...”Read full review »
racer round via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/12/22
“All the feels of the joy one has when catching up for a coffee with friends and then finding out they are an expert in your favourite thing. Of course there’s laughter and stories as all good catch-ups should have! But importantly a podcast packed with so much knowledge in the area of kid’s...”Read full review »
FeeMac_ via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/06/22
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“Love this community of writers and readers, and hearing from these marvellous professionals. Great for teachers, parents and avid readers (tick, tick, tick).”
Bethany Loveridge via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/12/22
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“I absolutely love this podcast (and the associated Facebook page) for all things children’s books related. I also love hearing about “a day in the life of a teacher librarian”. I just wish all schools in Australia could have a teacher librarian like Megan (or even just HAVE a teacher librarian in...”Read full review »
Sarahphip via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/15/22
“Such a wealth of knowledge around all things books and writing. Extending books into life, great writing tips AND also real LIFE tales and stories of the real characters that keep these beautiful women busy; The Beekeeper, Len the Legend, Mother Mary, Little bees, Pudstar, ChickPea, The Builder,...”Read full review »
CarrieButch via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/20/21
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“I listen to this on the way home from my 3 hours of gymnastics training every Tuesday!”
myz d via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/04/21
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“Am so enjoying this podcast, currently it’s my top one! As a retired primary school teacher and book lover (and now NCACL volunteer) it’s a delight to listen to two knowledgeable and articulate women talk all things children’s books. Along with the Facebook page I hear all about the newest books...”Read full review »
Malpa2621 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/26/21
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“As always, love your work Megan… and your sexy voice!!! AngHH xx”
Az273q via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/25/21
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“I discovered this podcast a couple of weeks ago, and I’ve binged all 15 episodes. I love listening to Megan and Alison share their stories and tips, as a parent and a teacher librarian, I’m learning lots about the world of libraries that I didn’t know or didn’t think about in the same way, and...”Read full review »
Kat The Tea Cup Librarian via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/11/21
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“I love listening to Megan and Allison chat about writing, life, kids books, and reading strategies for kids and teens. They both have such deep knowledge and experience in children’s literature and literacy, plus it’s funny and entertaining. Highly recommended!”
AusinSing via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/04/21
“5 ⭐️
Thoroughly enjoying this podcast !!
(I also read and loved Megan’s book “Raising Readers” a few years ago ) Which is how I found Megan’s website and then this podcast.
The “Book Mail” segment is wonderful ( someone’s doing the work for me on the up and coming book front😉)
An absolute...”Read full review »
johnyy boii via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/28/21
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“I downloaded one episode, how to start your book club, but found it took a long time for the hosts to get to the topic. The first 5 min of the podcast is their chit chat on one of the hosts’ plan to do a family road trip. Not relevant.”
User40342 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/25/21
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“Wow! Such a valuable resource for parents, teachers, grandparents, carers - anyone interested in the fun and enlightened world of children’s literature. Not only is this podcast informative, practical and entertaining but Alison and Megan are extremely generous with reading lists, resources and...”Read full review »
TJM0102 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/22/21
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“Just delightful! Fellow Brissie TL here, enjoying your discussions during my weekly floor mopping session. Thanks so much for sharing your wealth of tips and knowledge (and making my mundane home cleaning much more pleasant 😆).”
SJE80 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/11/21
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“Wonderful podcast. Very jealous of the book mail! Getting great book ideas for the library I work in plus some of the selections already made validated too! Thank you”
MW+2 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/27/21
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“My husband has been trying to get me into podcasts for a while now, but I could not get into them until I heard this one! This is super helpful to my role working a school library and teaching and will often affirm my book choices (and my desire to cull books from the library). Love hearing about...”Read full review »
NersiePersie via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/21/21
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“I’m ready enjoying this podcast - a wonderful continuation of the spirit of the ‘Your Kid’s Next Read’ Facebook community. Loving listening to the genuine friendship between The hosts as they share their wealth of knowledge and experience of children’s literature and reading.”
KathrynJay via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/12/21
“An absolutely fantastic new podcast from two highly informed and enthusiastic hosts.”
Book Obsessed School Librarian via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/19/21
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“Megan and Allison are such a wonderful team with so much knowledge and experience in the world of children's books. It's an absolute treat to be able to listen to them on this podcast! I'd recommend it to parents, caregivers, teachers, librarians, writers and anyone else interested...”Read full review »
SydneyGem via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/18/21
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“Loved this first episode! This podcast is perfect for anyone who is supporting and growing young readers (and writers).”
Ceallacbookfaery via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/12/21
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“I loved this first episode and I know I'm going to be a regular listener. So clever to use Harry Potter as the gateway drug into much better stuff 😂. Thanks for the tips to keep my kids reading beyond the wizards.”Read full review »
Wild kingdom i via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/06/21
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“Brilliant team offering a fun listen and great ideas for engaging different kids in reading books that will thrill them, no matter how old they are.”
Content Renegade via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/06/21
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“It feels like catching up with old friends over a coffee. Allison and Megan are fun to listen to and they share really helpful tips on books for kids. Now I know what to buy my nieces and nephews for their birthdays!”
rahest via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/06/21
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