In episode 131 of the Your Kid’s Next Read podcast:
10 minutes with Katrina Nannestad
Allison interviews Katrina Nannestad, award-winning author of middle-grade historical fiction (and YKNR favourite) about her new novel ‘Silver Linings’, writing family history and choosing a ‘voice’ for a story. Plus, Megan has tips for Christmas holiday reading.
Books we mention
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Bookmail and TBR pile
‘Secret Sparrow’ by Jackie French
‘How to be a Friend’ by Sarah Ayoub. Illustrated by Mini Purnell
‘The Crayons Go Back to School’ by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers
‘The Puppets of Spelhorst (A Norendy Tale)’ by Kate DiCamillo and Julie Morstad (Full review by Dimity Powell)
‘What you need to be warm’ by Neil Gaiman, plus assorted illustrators
Other
The First Summer of Callie McGee by A. L. Tait
Teacher, Teacher: Stories of Inspirational Educators, edited by Megan Daley
The Beehive by Megan Daley, ill. by Max Hamilton (Feb 2024, preorders available)
The Christmas Wish (The Wish Sisters #5) by Allison Rushby
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10 minutes with Katrina Nannestad
Katrina Nannestad is an award-winning Australian children’s author who writes historical fiction, mystery, action, adventure and humor. She is a firm favourite in the Your Kid’s Next Read community, with her historical fiction in particular on hot rotation for recommendations. Find out more at katrinanannestad.com
In this episode, we had a chat about her new novel, Silver Linings, which is very close to her heart. Find out more about the book here.
Quick tips
Christmas holiday reading ideas
Gingerbread playdough (recipe reading)
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