Mostly Book Talk
A podcast for teachers, librarians, and parents who are passionate about supporting children's and teenagers' reading for pleasure. We dive into the vibrant world of children’s and YA literature, offering expert book recommendations, engaging author interviews, and practical advice on how to nurture a lifelong love of reading.
Whether you’re looking to expand your classroom or library collection, discover fresh titles for your students or children, or explore proven strategies for creating reading-rich environments, you will find it here. From picture books to young adult novels, we highlight new releases, hidden gems, and must-read favourites that are sure to grow your 'To Be Read' pile.
Tune in for thoughtful conversations and inspiring ideas that make reading irresistible for every young reader.
- Perfect for educators, school librarians, and book-loving families
- New episodes regularly featuring authors, reading experts, and literacy advocates
- Build reading cultures, spark book buzz, and celebrate the joy of stories
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Mostly Book Talk
Latest Episodes
Wild Magic with Abiola Bello
In this episode we talk with Abiola Bello - author, publisher and co-founder of the Diverse Book Awards. The third book in her
Author and Poet Dean Atta talks about his picture book, Auntie's Bangles
Welcome back to the new school year - we hope you had a great summer. September always feels the time for fresh starts and we are back after a bit of summer break. We have an interview with Dean Atta about his picture book,
Fidan Meikle talks about her award winning middle grade book, My Name is Samim
Fidan Meikle is a multi-award-winning Azerbaijani-British writer, linguist and translator.We talk with her about her debut middle-grade novel, My...
