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
Subscribe now and join a community committed to making reading a pleasure.
Mostly Book Talk
Episode 7: Carnegie Medal for Writing 2024 Shortlist
A look at the Carnegie Medal for Writing 2024 shortlist including the benefits of shadowing with Alison Jewitt from The London Nautical School
Carnegie Medal for Writing 2024 Shortlist books
Away with Words by Sophie Cameron
Choose Love by Nicola Davies, Illustrated by Peter Horacek
Saffiyah’s War by Hiba Noor Kahn
Steady for This by Nathanael Lessore
The Boy Lost in the Maze by Joseph Coelho, illustrated by Kate Milner
Crossing the Line by Tia Fisher
The Door of No Return by Kwame Alexander
The Song Walker by Zillah Bethell
Give Away
We are doing a give away of a full set of the shortlisted books (UK postage only). To enter, find us on X/Twitter or Instagram. On X/Twitter, entrants will need to follow Mostly Book Talk and retweet and/or comment on the competition tweet. On Instagram, entrants will need to like the post announcing the competition, comment on the post and follow Mostly Book Talk. We would love to have your comments about which book you think will win this year.
X/Twitter: @Mostly_BookTalk
Instagram: @mostlybooktalk
Full Terms and Conditions can be found here.