In episode 206 of the Your Kid’s Next Read podcast:
Non-Fiction 101
Megan and Allison take a deep dive into non-fiction books for kids, looking at different types of non-fiction, why reading non-fiction is important (even in the digital age), and how it feeds into critical thinking and creativity as well.
Books we mention
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Bookmail and TBR pile
‘Rakali of the Riverbank’ by Stephanie Owen Reeder. Illustrated by Rachel Gregg. Teachers Notes
‘How to Help When You Really Want to Help’ by Davina Bell. Illustrated by Hilary Jean Tapper
‘Detective Beans: Adventures in Cat Town’ by Li Chen
‘Everglade: Rise of the Witch’ by Kitty Black
Other
South West Sydney School Library Network conference, 18 June
Friday First Chapters #8: Kitty Black reads ‘Everglade: Rise Of The Witch’
Non-Fiction 101
Some recent YKNR Non-Fiction faves
‘You Can Do Hard Things’ by Jess Sanders, illustrated by Martina Stuhlberger
‘Flora: Australia’s most curious plants’ by Tania McCartney
‘Australia: Country of Colour’ by Jess Racklyeft
‘Taronga Big Book of Animals’ from the Taronga Conservation Society Australia
‘Fabulous Frogs’ by Katrina Germein, illustrated by Suzanne Houghton
‘Universal Guide to the Night Sky’ by Lisa Harvey-Smith, illustrated by Sophie Beer
‘Democracy!’ by Philip Bunting
‘Caution! This book contains Deadly Reptiles’ by Corey Tutt, art by Ben Williams
‘Quarks, Sparks and Qantum Mysteries’ by Lisa Harvey-Smith, illustrated by Aidan Ryan
‘Graphic Novel Builder: The Illustrated Guide To Making Your Own Comics’ by Edward Ross
‘The Deadly Diamond’ by Mark Greenwood
‘The Wonder Horse’ by Mark Greenwood
‘Always Was, Always Will Be’ by Aunty Fay Muir, illustrated by Sue Lawson
‘The Beehive’ by Megan Daley and Max Hamilton
Other relevant episodes
Episode 4: Encouraging kids to read non-fiction
Episode 68: Biographies for Kids
Episode 148: Kids & Creative Writing
Episode 192: Kids & Critical Thinking
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
Willow Bright’s Secret Plot by A. L. Tait
Danger Road 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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