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.
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- Build reading cultures, spark book buzz, and celebrate the joy of stories
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Mostly Book Talk
Episode 15 - Diverse Book Awards Picture Book Winners
Interviews with Naomi Jones and Rebecca Ashdown who won the Diverse Book Award Readers' Choice Award for Thunder Boots and with Erika Meza who won the Picture Book Category with To The Other Side.
Other books by Naomi Jones
The Perfect Fit
How to Make a Story
The Odd Fish
Other books by Rebecca Ashdown
My Granny is a Queen
The Whopper
How the Library (Not the Prince) Saved Rapunzel
Other books by Erika Meza
Stop that's not my Story
The Memory Book!
Seven Sisters