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Why class read-aloud novels are important – and how to choose one

Why class read-aloud novels are important – and how to choose one

Choosing a classroom read-aloud novel is one of the most common dilemmas in the Your Kid’s Next Read Facebook community.

Finding the right book to hold the attention of 30 or more kids with different interests and abilities can be a challenge.

And then there’s the problem of fitting the ‘reading aloud’ bit into a very busy school day.

It’s no wonder that teachers can feel like throwing their hands up and forgetting the whole thing.

But award-winning children’s author Sue Whiting has written a letter from the heart to outline some great reasons to persevere with reading aloud in the classroom – and, to make it easier, has put together some terrific tips for choosing a novel that will work well as a class read-aloud.

She’s even curated a list of ten fabulous Australian novels she thinks will work well for years 3-6.

Take it away Sue Whiting!

 

Read Aloud, Read Strong: why classroom read-alouds are important

Sue Whiting authorDear wonderful primary school teachers,

Thank you for all that you do to nurture and educate our young people. Teaching is a challenging job, and an essential one, and I sincerely appreciate your professionalism and dedication.

I have one favour to ask of you though.

If you don’t already do so, could you please try to make time in your busy classroom timetables to read aloud to your students? I promise that you won’t regret it.

The kids will love it. And the time invested will be time well spent as the benefits are far-reaching and numerous. Plus, I think you will really enjoy it too. And that’s important also.

Reading aloud to your class provides a shared experience for the whole class, regardless of students’ abilities and can lead to great discussions, critical thinking, background knowledge development and improved comprehension.

It exposes kids to books that they may not read or are unable to read themselves (this is particularly important for struggling and reluctant readers).

It is integral in creating a reading and writing community/culture in the classroom, is a wonderful way to model fluent, expressive reading, and has been shown to develop listening skills and vocabulary. The list goes on …

But don’t take my word for it, here are two articles by literacy experts that explain the benefits more thoroughly:

7 reasons every teacher should read aloud every day (Aus)

10 significant benefits of reading aloud to your students (US)

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Yours in story,

Sue Whiting

Children’s Author

PS: If you are keen to discover some tips for book selection keep reading …

 

How to select the right read-aloud novel for your class

Selecting the right novel is, of course, key to success of class read-alouds. The novel must tick many boxes for maximum benefit.

Australian classroom readaloud novelsAs a children’s author and former primary school teacher who is passionate about reading and writing for pleasure and creating reading/writing cultures in the primary classroom, nothing warms my heart more than a teacher dropping me a note to tell me they are reading one of my novels as their class read-aloud and how the kids are loving it.

I especially love it when I hear that the novel is causing robust discussions. Oh, how my heart swells.

It is no surprise then that I hope my latest novel Pearly and Pig and the Lost City of Mu Savan will also make a good class read-aloud, particularly for Grades 3-5.

So I decided to put the book to a “criteria” test to see if it measures up.

Here goes.

The below criteria are from this article on The Teacher Studio website.

•Is it LIKELY to be a new book for most of the students?

This one was easy. Pearly and Pig and the Lost City of Mu Savan is a new book for everyone! And while it is the second book in a series, it is a standalone adventure.

•Does it read aloud well?

This of course is subjective. I believe it does. I know teachers who read Pearly and Pig and the Great Hairy Beast (book #1) and said that it read aloud well. The chapters are short. There are cliff hanger endings, and I am confident that the many twists and turns and rising tension will engage young listeners.

•Is there something about the book that will connect students to our curriculum?

There are several connections:
– the importance of caring for the environment;
– the jungle/rainforest landscape, flora, fauna and habitats;
– ancient cultures and civilisations;
– world cultures;
– families, friends and relationships;
– and dealing with anxiety.

•Is it a text that will “stretch” the class–both in terms of the literary elements AND the themes involved?

This is a big yes to my mind. I imagine much lively discussion, not just about the characters and plot, but about some thought-provoking issues it raises in relation to family dynamics, trusting one’s abilities, true courage, dealing with anxiety, rising to the challenge, decision making, consumerism, the impacts of tourism, preservation of culture, conservation and so forth.

I also think that the novel could be used as a mentor text for writing, focusing on using sensory information to create vivid descriptions, show don’t tell and how to create rising tension. [Classroom ideas can be found here]

 

For more great tips, lists and criteria to help you select and benefit from your class novel, read this article by Australian Literacy Consultant Annette Gray at Primary Learning.

 

Finally, here is a list of ten great Australian children’s novels that I think fit the above criteria and would also make great class read alouds. Click the title to find out more about the book*.

10 great Australian children’s novels to read aloud to your class

 

Australian classroom read aloud novelsThe Book of Wondrous Possibilities by Deborah Abela

Paws by Kate Foster

Catch a Falling Star by Meg McKinlay

What About Thao? by Oliver Phommavanh

Australian classroom read aloud novelsEvie and Rhino by Neridah McMullin

My Brother Ben by Peter Carnavas

The Fire Star by A. L. Tait

Pearl Verses the World by Sally Murphy

Australian classroom read aloud novelsHaywire by Claire Saxby

Cop & Robber by Tristan Bancks

 

 

Happy reading! Read aloud. Read strong.

 

Sue Whiting is an award-winning children’s and YA author and editor and former teacher, who has worked in publishing for twenty+ years. Sue’s latest books are Tilda, a historical novel for readers 10+ and Pearly and Pig and the Lost City of Mu Savan, the second book in her new junior fiction series. Sue is passionate about the power of story and is an advocate for reading and writing for pleasure. Find out more.

 

Allison Tait Your Kid's next ReadAre you new here? Welcome to my blog! I’m Allison Tait, aka A.L. Tait, and I’m the author of middle-grade series, The Mapmaker Chronicles, The Ateban Cipher, and the Maven & Reeve Mysteries. You can find out more about me here, and more about my books here.

If you’re looking for more book recommendations for young readers, join the Your Kid’s Next Read Facebook community, and tune in to the Your Kid’s Next Read podcast!

 

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25 books about Muslim life for kids of all ages

25 books about Muslim life for kids of all ages

One thing I love about Your Kid’s Next Read is the generous author contingent within the community. Today, I’m excited to welcome a member of that community, Razeena Omar Gutta, to share a wonderful booklist.

Razeen Omar GuttaRazeena and I ‘met’ when she sent me a copy of Hana’s Hundreds Of Hijabs, her debut traditionally published picture book (illustrated by Manal Mirza and published by Barefoot Books), along with a lovely letter.

The book is a delight and I was so happy to be able to share it via the Facebook group and the podcast.

Razeena is also an avid reader and shares her favourite books on Instagram at @razeenareads

Now, in the lead up to Ramadan, which this year begins on 22 March, Razeena is here to spread the word about other children’s and YA books that showcase Muslim life.

From board books to engaging own voices YA novels, there’s something here for every young reader. Click the book title to find out more or to purchase via Booktopia*

 

25 books about Muslim life for kids of all ages

Booklist by Razeena Omar Gutta

Muslims across the world are getting ready for Ramadan – a month of fasting, prayer and community-building. Ramadan lasts for one month, at the end of which is the most important Muslim holiday of the year – Eid al Fitr. This celebration is filled with fun, food and family.

Aside from Ramadan, Muslims have other important aspects to their lives that may be different to others. For example, many Muslim women choose to wear the hijab and Muslims are unable to eat certain foods.

There are many fabulous books that showcase Muslim lives in various ways. The Muslim tradition is rich in art, history and a variety of cultures, and there are authors across the world, working hard to ensure Muslim kids get the representation they deserve in children’s books.

Hana's Hundreds of Hijabs by Razeena Omar GuttaFor instance, my picture book HANA’S HUNDREDS OF HIJABS (illustrated by Manal Mirza) showcases creativity, problem-solving, community and hijab-joy, in a way that’s true to my reality.

It was important to me to share this with others who don’t often get to see the positive aspects of this sometimes misunderstood item of clothing.

Whether you have Muslim children in your school or classroom or not, I encourage to check out the books on this list to a get a sense of what Muslim life might look like.

 

Board Books

25 children's books about Muslim LifeHats of Faith by Medeia Cohan & Sarah Walsh

 

It’s Ramadan Curious George by Hena Khan

 

25 children's books about Muslim lifeR is for Ramadan by Greg Paprocki

 

Baby’s First Ramadan – DK Books

 

First Festivals – Ramadan – Ladybird Books

 

 

Ramadan and Eid Picture Books

25 children's books about Muslim lifeThe Month That Makes the Year by Inda Ahmad Zari

 

Moon’s Ramadan by Natasha Khan Kari

 

Children's books about RamadanLailah’s Lunchbox by Reem Faruqi & Lea Lyon

 

The Night Before Eid by Aya Khalil & Rashin Kheiriyeh

 

Zahra’s Blessing by Shirin Shamsi & Manal Mirza

 

 

General Muslim Picture Books

25 children's books about Muslim lifeIn My Mosque by M.O. Yuksel & Hatem Aly

 

Hana’s Hundreds of Hijabs by Razeena Omar Gutta & Manal Mirza

 

25 children's books about Muslim lifeGolden Domes and Silver Lanterns by Hena Khan & Mehrdokht Amini

 

Halal Hot Dogs by Susannah Aziz & Parwinder Singh

 

The Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Muhammad with S.K. Ali, & Hatem Aly

 

Middle Grade

25 children's books about Muslim lifeOnce upon an Eid edited by Aisha Saeed & S.K. Ali

 

A Place at the Table by Saadia Faruqi & Laura Shovan

 

25 Muslim children's booksPlanet Omar (series) by Zanib Mian

 

Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga

 

Bhai For Now by Maleah Siddiqui

 

YA

25 children's Muslim booksAs Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh

 

All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir

 

25 Muslim children's booksLiving on Hope Street by Demet Divaroren

 

Love From A to Z by S.K. Ali

 

Yes I’m Hot in This by Huda Fahmy

 

For more recommendations or any questions regarding Muslim children’s books, get in touch with Razeena Omar Gutta on Instagram at @razeenareads.

 

 

Allison Tait Your Kid's next ReadAre you new here? Welcome to my blog! I’m Allison Tait, aka A.L. Tait, and I’m the author of middle-grade series, The Mapmaker Chronicles, The Ateban Cipher, and the Maven & Reeve Mysteries. You can find out more about me here, and more about my books here.

If you’re looking for book recommendations for young readers, join the Your Kid’s Next Read Facebook community, and tune in to the Your Kid’s Next Read podcast!

 

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Your Kid’s Next Read Best Books of 2022

Your Kid’s Next Read Best Books of 2022

At the beginning of each year, we ask the Your Kid’s Next Read community to nominate the books their young readers raved about over the preceding twelve months.

And here we are with the 2022 version. One last round of applause for the books our young readers loved last year before we welcome in 2023’s new titles.

It’s always an interesting list, with a mix of new titles and old favourites, because the books don’t have to have been published in 2022, they just need to have been read in 2022.

These are the books that the young readers of the Your Kid’s Next Read community are actually reading. The ones they recommended when asked to share the best books they read in 2022.

We’ve also added in a few favourites from #TeamYKNR (Megan Daley, Allison Rushby and me), focusing on books published in 2022.

It’s a terrific list for discovering those gems you may have overlooked!

But before you dive in, if you’d like to know the origin story of Your Kid’s Next Read, you’ll find it here, and you can also subscribe to our brand-new free newsletter for your chance to win our big bookmail giveaway each month.

 

Best books of 2022 (according to Your Kid’s Next Read)

Books are divided into approximate reading age suggestions, but, of course, all readers are different. Click the title link to find out more about the book or to purchase*

 

Picture Books

Picture books for ChristmasThe Best Hiding Place by Jane Godwin, ill. Sylvia Morris

King Baby by Kate Beaton

Llama Llama Time To Share by Anne Dewdney

 

Your Kid's Next Read best books 2022Hana’s Hundreds of Hijabs by Razeena Omar Gutta, ill. Manal Mirza

Monkey Puzzle by Julia Donaldson, ill. Axel Scheffler

Spot (series) by Eric Hill

 

Your Kid's Next Read best books 2022My Deadly Boots by Hakea Hustler, Carl Merrison, ill. Samantha Campbell

Dirt by Sea by Michael Wagner, ill. Tom Jellett

Frank’s Red Hat by Sean E. Avery

 

Your Kid's Next Read best books 2022Come Over To My House by Eliza Hull, Sally Rippin, ill. Daniel Gray-Barnett

The Wild Guide To Starting School by Laura Bunting, ill. Philip Bunting

 

 

Junior Readers (5-8)

Your Kid's next read best books 2022The Odds (series) by Matt Stanton

Questioneers (series) by Andrea Beaty, ill. David Roberts

Marge in Charge by Isla Fisher

 

Your Kids' next read best books 2022The Travelling Bookshop (series) by Katrina Nannestad, ill. Cheryl Orsini

Narwhal and Jelly (series) by Ben Clanton

The Secret Explorers (series) by SJ King

 

Your Kid's Next Read best books 2022Pearly and Pig (series) by Sue Whiting

Hot Dog by Anh Do

Magnolia Moon (series) by Edwina Wyatt

 

Your Kid's Next Read best books 2022Furball: Spy Cat by Adrian Beck

Smarty Pup (series) by Ahn Do, ill. Anton Emdin

The Underdogs (series) by Kate and Jol Temple

 

Your kids next read best books 2022Willa and Woof (series) by Jacqueline Harvey

The Princess in Black (series) by Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, ill. LeUyen Pham

Zoey and Sassafras (series) by Asia Citro, ill. Marion Lindsay

 

ghost stories for kidsMiss Penny Dreadful and the Midnight Kittens by Allison Rushby

Little Ash (series) by Ash Barty, Jasmin McGaughey, ill. by Jade Goodwin

What Snail Knows by Kathryn Apel, ill. Mandy Foot

 

Your kids next read best books 2022Surviving The Wild (series) by Remy Lai

Amulet (series) by Kazu Kibuishi

The Lost Rainforest (series) by Eliot Schrefer

Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo, ill. K. G. Campbell

 

Middle Grade (9-12)

This is such a popular section that we’ve divided it up a bit to make it easier to navigate. Note that there can be crossover in the categories.

 

Contemporary

Your kids next read best books 2022Exit Through the Gift Shop by Maryam Master

The 13-Storey Treehouse (series) by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton

New Dragon City by Mari Mancusi

 

your kids next read best books 2022Pony by R. J. Palacio

Gus and The Starlight by Victoria Carless

The Sugarcane Kids and the Red-Bottomed Boat by Charlie Archbold

 

Your kids next read best books 2022Paws by Kate Foster

We Run Tomorrow by Nat Amoore and Mike Barry

The Day I was Erased by Lisa Thompson

 

Your kids next read best books 2022The Jammer by Nova Weetman

Runt by Craig Silvey, ill. Sara Acton

The Bravest Word by Kate Foster

 

Your kids next read best books 2022Zadie Ma and the Dog who Chased the Moon by Gabrielle Wang

Dragon Skin by Karen Foxlee

Penguin Bloom (young readers edition) by Chris Kunz, Shaun Grant, Harry Cripps

 

your kids next read best books 2022The Goodbye Year by Emily Gale

All Four Quarters Of The Moon by Shirley Marr

 

 

 

Historical

Your kids next read best books 2022The Unstoppable Flying Flanagan by Felice Arena

Evie and Rhino by Neridah McMullin, ill. Astrid Hicks

Tilda by Sue Whiting

 

Your kids next read best books 2022Rabbit, Soldier, Angel, Thief by Katrina Nannestad

Ming and Marie: Spy for Freedom by Jackie French

Waiting For the Storks by Katrina Nannestad

 

Your kids next read best books 2022Nancy and Plum by Betty MacDonald

Goodbye Mr Hitler by Jackie French

War Horse by Michael Morpurgo

 

 

Mystery

your kids next read best books 2022A Girl Called Justice by Elly Griffiths

Friday Barnes (series) by R. A. Spratt

Twitch by MG Leonard

Cop and Robber by Tristan Bancks

 

Fantasy and sci-fi

best books 2022Amari and the Night Brothers (series) by B. B. Alston

Chasing The Valley (series) by Skye Melki-Wegner

The Chronicles of Narnia (series) by C. S. Lewis

 

best books 2022Wylah: The Koorie Warrior by Richard Pritchard, Jordan Gould

Kingdoms and Empires (series) by Jaclyn Moriarty, ill. Kelly Canby

The Wizards of Once (series) by Cressida Cowell

 

best books 2022Skandar and the Unicorn Thief by A. F. Steadman

Mars Awakens by H. M. Waugh

Nevermoor (series) by Jessica Townsend

 

best books 2022Wednesday Weeks and The Dungeon of Fire (series) by Denis Knight and Cristy Burne

Keeper Of The Lost Cities (series) by Shannon Messenger

Spaceboy by David Walliams, ill. Adam Stower

 

best books 2022Hedgewitch by Skye McKenna

Which Way To Anywhere by Cressida Cowell

School for Good and Evil (series) by Soman Chainani

 

best books 2022A Tale of Magic (series) by Chris Colfer

The Ateban Cipher (series) by A. L. Tait

The Land of Stories by Chris Colfer

 

best books 2022The Wintrish Girl by Melania La’Brooy

Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O’Brien

The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick

 

Young Adult (13+)

best books 2022Heartstopper (series) by Alice Oseman

The Summer I Turned Pretty (series) by Jenny Han

The Wolf’s Howl (A Maven & Reeve Mystery) by A. L. Tait

 

best books 2022Future Girl by Asphyxia

Please Don’t Hug Me by Kay Kerr

When Rain Turns to Snow by Jane Godwin

 

best books 2022The Stand In by A. J. Rushby

The Wearing Of The Green by Claire Saxby

The Medoran Chronicles (series) by Lynette Noni

 

best books 2022The Museum of Broken Things by Lauren Draper

Anatomy: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz

The Notorious Scarlett & Browne (series) by Jonathan Stroud

Cards On The Table by Agatha Christie

 

Looking for more inspiration? You can find the 2021 list here.

 

A L Tait The Fire Star USAAre you new here? Welcome to my blog! I’m Allison Tait, aka A.L. Tait, and I’m the author of middle-grade series, The Mapmaker Chronicles, The Ateban Cipher, and the Maven & Reeve Mysteries. You can find out more about me here, and more about my books here.

If you’re looking for book recommendations for young readers, join the Your Kid’s Next Read Facebook community, and tune in to the Your Kid’s Next Read podcast!

Your Kid’s Next Read #Bookstive list for readers 10-12

Your Kid’s Next Read #Bookstive list for readers 10-12

Tweens can be a difficult group to buy gifts for, but books are always the answer.

If you’re looking for books to give as gifts for readers aged10-12 this festive season, I’ve got a shopping list for you!

Every year I ask the Your Kid’s Next Read Facebook community to share the ONE book they’re buying as a gift in different age groups, so I can pull them together in one handy book list.

This year, we’re calling them the Your Kid’s Next Read #Bookstive lists and this one is the list of gift books for 10-12 year olds. (Find links to book lists for younger readers at the end of this post.)

It’s a collection of recommendations from the group as well as from team members Megan Daley, Allison Rushby and me. Click the title of the book to read more about it, and to purchase*.

Hope it helps!

 

YOUR KID’S NEXT READ #BOOKSTIVE LIST FOR READERS AGED 10-12

 

The Magic Misfits by Neil Patrick Harris

 

books for 10 year olds for ChristmasKeeper of the Lost Cities: Stellarlune by Shannon Messenger

 

Paws by Kate Foster

 

The War That Saved My Life by Kimberley Brubaker Bradley

 

The Last Bear by Hannah Gold, ill. by Levi Pinfold

 

books for 10 year olds for ChristmasThis Is Not A Maths Book by Anna Weltman

 

When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed

 

A Reluctant Witch’s Guide to Magic by Shivaun Plozza

 

The Wintrish Girl by Melanie La’Brooy

 

Books for 10 year olds for christmasBig Magic by Sarah Armstrong

 

Seven Wherewithal Way by Samantha-Ellen Bound

 

Evie and Rhino by Neridah McMullin

 

The Jammer by Nova Weetman

 

books for 10 year olds for ChristmasThe Ghost Locket by Allison Rushby

 

Swift and Hawk Cyberspies by Logan Macx

 

Cop and Robber by Tristan Bancks

 

The Book of Secrets by A. L. Tait

 

books for 10 year olds for ChristmasWe Run Tomorrow by Nat Amoore and Mike Barry

 

How to Tackle Your Dreams by Fiona Hardy

 

The Colourful World of Poppy Starr Olsen by Poppy Starr Olsen and Jess Black

 

The Goodbye Year by Emily Gale

 

books for 10 year olds for ChristmasTricked: A How-To Guide to Magic and Illusions by Cosentino, ill. by Paul Daviz and Sonny Ramirez

 

Brilliant Minds: 30 Dyslexic Heroes Who Changed The World by Shannon Meyerkort

 

Barefoot Kids by Scott Pape

 

The Book Of Wondrous Possibilities by Deborah Abela

 

books for 10 year olds for ChristmasMars Awakens by H. M. Waugh

 

The Bookseller’s Apprentice by Amelia Mellor

 

Wylah The Koorie Warrior by Jordan Gould and Richard Pritchard

 

All Four Quarters Of The Moon by Shirley Marr

 

MORE #BOOKSTIVE

YKNR #Bookstive list for readers 0-3

YKNR #Bookstive list for readers 4-6

YKNR #Bookstive list for readers 6-8

YKNR #Bookstive list for readers 8-10

 

Allison Tait Your Kid's next ReadAre you new here? Welcome to my blog! I’m Allison Tait, aka A.L. Tait, and I’m the author of middle-grade series, The Mapmaker Chronicles, The Ateban Cipher, and the Maven & Reeve Mysteries. You can find out more about me here, and more about my books here.

If you’re looking for book recommendations for young readers, join the Your Kid’s Next Read Facebook community, and tune in to the Your Kid’s Next Read podcast!

 

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Your Kid’s Next Read #Bookstive list for readers 8-10

Your Kid’s Next Read #Bookstive list for readers 8-10

Looking for books to give as gifts for readers aged 8-10 this festive season?

Look no further.

Every year I ask the Your Kid’s Next Read Facebook community to share the ONE book they’re buying as a gift in different age groups, so I can pull them together in one handy book list.

This year, we’re calling them the Your Kid’s Next Read #Bookstive lists and this one is the list of gift books for 8-10 year olds. (Find links to book lists for younger readers at the end of this post.)

It’s a collection of recommendations from the group as well as from team members Megan Daley, Allison Rushby and me. Click the title of the book to read more about it, and to purchase*.

Hope it helps!

 

Your Kid’s Next Read #Bookstive list for readers aged 8-10

 

A Glasshouse of Stars by Shirley Marr

 

Books for 8 year oldsThe Travelling Bookshop (series) by Katrina Nannestad

 

The Little Wave by Pip Harry

 

The Land Of Stories by Chris Colfer

 

Runt by Craig Silvey

 

Books for 8 year oldsMiss Penny Dreadful and The Midnight Kittens by Allison Rushby

 

The Sugarcane Kids and The Red-Bottomed Boat by Charlie Archbold

 

National Geographic Almanac 2023

 

Landing With Wings by Trace Balla

 

Books for 9 year oldsThe Reindeer and The Submarine by Beverley McWilliams

 

Frankie Best Hates Quests by Chris Smith

 

How To Be The New Person by Anna Branford

 

Dusty In the Outwilds by Rhiannon Williams

 

Books for 9 year oldsI Am A Book, I Am A Portal To The Universe by Stephanie Posavec, ill. by Miriam Quick

 

Pearlie and Pig and The Great Hairy Beast by Sue Whiting

 

Lonely Planet Kids Atlas of Dogs

 

Eddie Woo’s Magical Maths by Eddie Woo

 

Books for 9 year oldsZadie Ma and The Dog Who Chased The Moon by Gabrielle Wang

 

Sherlock Bones (series) by Renee Treml

 

The Unstoppable Flying Flanagan by Felice Arena

 

Football Fever (series) by Kristin Darell

 

More #Bookstive

YKNR #Bookstive list for readers 0-3

YKNR #Bookstive list for readers 4-6

YKNR #Bookstive list for readers 6-8

 

Allison Tait Your Kid's next ReadAre you new here? Welcome to my blog! I’m Allison Tait, aka A.L. Tait, and I’m the author of middle-grade series, The Mapmaker Chronicles, The Ateban Cipher, and the Maven & Reeve Mysteries. You can find out more about me here, and more about my books here.

If you’re looking for book recommendations for young readers, join the Your Kid’s Next Read Facebook community, and tune in to the Your Kid’s Next Read podcast!

 

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