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Barry Jonsberg reads from his new middle-grade novel ‘Nerds vs Aliens’. 00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters 01:55 Barry Jonsberg reads ‘Nerds vs Aliens’. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletter Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit 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 Waffle 03:12 Book Mail for This Week 14:00 Can reading be too ‘comfortable’? 12:45 What Else is Happening This Week Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletter Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit 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 Chapters 01:52 Rebecca McRitchie reads ‘Guinea Wigs: Fur Power!’ Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletter Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit 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 Waffle 06:10 Book Mail for This Week 20:23 10 minutes with Rebecca McRitchie 30:00 What Else is Happening This Week Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletter Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit 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.au Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletter Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit 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.au Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletter Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit 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.au Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletter Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit 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 Chapters 02:21 A. L. Tait reads ‘The Last Word’ Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletter Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit 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 Waffle 03:42 Book Mail for This Week 14:59 10 Minutes with Lili Wilkinson 35:29 What Else is Happening This Week Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletter Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Jane Godwin reads from her junior fiction book ‘Will Fin Win?’, illustrated by Tom Jellett, and one of four launch titles in the Your Next Read Silver series. 00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters 02:43 Jane Godwin reads 'Will Fin Win?’ Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletter Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Allison chats to Tom Jellett about his long illustrating career, the importance of surprise in books for kids, and how he approached illustrating ‘Will Fin Win?’, written by Jane Godwin, for the Your Next Read series. Plus, Megan is raving about a new graphic novel. 00:00 Quality Waffle 04:33 Book Mail for This Week 15:22 10 Minutes with Tom Jellett 35:57 What Else is Happening This Week Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletter Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Award-winning author Fiona Wood reads from her new middle-grade novel ‘The Boy and The Dog Tree’. 00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters 02:12 Fiona Wood reads ‘The Boy and The Dog Tree’ Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletter Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Author, literary agent and academic Danielle Binks pops in for a chat with Allison and Megan about topics and trends in Young Adult literature – and lots of great recommended reads. Mature themes discussed in this episode.  00:00 Quality Waffle 04:28 Book Mail for This Week 07:10  Feedback From Our 2025 Survey 08:56 10 Minutes with  Danielle Binks 50:05 What Else is Happening This Week Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletter Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Tanya Hennessy reads from ‘Sunny and Storm’, the first book in her hilarious and heartwarming new junior fiction series, illustrated by Rachael McLean. 00:00 Settle in for Friday First Chapters 02:35 Tanya Hennessy reads 'Sunny and Storm' Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletter Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

It’s launch week for the Your Next Read junior fiction series and we chat to superstar author Maddy Mara about ‘The Lonely Lunch Club’, illustrated by Laura Stitzel. But get ready for a surprise… 00:00 Quality Waffle 05:24 Book Mail for This Week  09:31 10 Minutes with Maddy Mara 41:30  What Else is Happening This Week Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read newsletter Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au