In episode 155 of the Your Kid’s Next Read podcast:
10 minutes with Joel McKerrow
Allison spends 10 minutes with Joel McKerrow, chatting about poetry, kids and creativity, and his debut graphic novel URBAN LEGEND HUNTERS. Plus, Megan shares 5 things your school librarian wants you to know, and Allison is raving about a new picture book
Books we mention
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Bookmail and TBR pile
‘Right Way Down and other Poems’
‘Little People, Big Dreams: Beyonce’ by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Jade Orlando
‘Little People, Big Dreams: Taylor Swift’ by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Borghild Fallberg
‘Little People, Big Dreams: Kylie Minogue’ by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Rebecca Gibbon
Ultra Violet: Down To Business by Cristy Burne and Rebel Challenger
What Stars Are For by Margeaux Davis
10 minutes with Joel McKerrow
Joel McKerrow is an award winning writer, keynote speaker, creativity specialist, children’s author, educator and, having performed for hundreds of thousands of people throughout the world, is one of Australia’s most successful performance poets.
In this time Joel has released seven spoken word/music albums, six published books of poetry and has just released his first Junior Fic/Graphic novel, URBAN LEGEND HUNTERS with publisher Larrikin House.
Urban Legend Hunters: The Dreaded Mr Snipe
There is something sinister stirring in the town of Shadow Grove. Something that requires the talent, training and dedication of professional urban legend (aka monster) hunters.
It’s a shame we don’t have any of those…
Meet storyteller Jeremy who loves telling tales that will make your blood curdle, fearless Samantha Small and Bad Boris, who may is anything but bad!
This is not a fairytale. This is a hair-raising, spine-tingling, heart-pounding, hilarious adventure that is sure to scare the snot right out of you.
Think you’re brave enough? Why don’t you take a seat around the campfire so you can hear the urban legend about the terrifying tale of THE DREADED MR SNIPE.
Perfect for readers who love adventure, fun and spooky stories all mashed into one big poetic mystery!
Joel’s recommendations
Lockwood and Co (series) by Jonathan Stroud
Treasure in the Lake by Jason Pamment
Ember and the Island of Lost Creatures by Jason Pamment
Lightfall (series) by Tim Probert
Quick tips
Click name for illustrator shops
5 things you should know about school libraries
Our books
The Mapmaker Chronicles series by A. L. Tait
The Ateban Cipher (duology) by A. L. Tait
The Maven & Reeve Mysteries by A. L. Tait
The First Summer of Callie McGee by A. L. Tait
The Beehive by Megan Daley
Teacher, Teacher (anthology), edited by Megan Daley
Raising Readers by Megan Daley
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