Your Kid's Next Read With Allison Tait and Megan Daley

Summer Series #4: Cheryl Orsini

In episode 4 of our 'Meet The Creatives' Summer Series, Allison chats to beloved illustrator Cheryl Orsini about coloured pencils, starting with the scenery, knowing when the work is complete, and being an accidental illustrator.Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read SubStack Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Summer Series #3: Jade Goodwin

In episode 3 of our 'Meet The Creatives' Summer Series, Allison chats to rising star Jade Goodwin about illustrating 23 books since 2022, authentic First Nations representation, smiley faces on still life paintings and crying over picture books.Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read SubStack Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Summer Series #2: Gus Gordon

In episode 2 of our 'Meet The Creatives' Summer Series, Allison chats to author and illustrator Gus Gordon about making beloved picture books, creating a story within a story, existential musings and graphic novels.Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read SubStack Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

Summer Series #1: Briony Stewart

In the first episode of our 'Meet The Creatives' Summer Series, Allison chats to author and illustrator Briony Stewart about how she got started making children's books, how she developed her own style and the biggest lessons she's learned along the way.Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read SubStack Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au

YKNR 232: YKNR Christmas Party

Yes, it’s that time of year when Allison Rushby joins Allison Tait and Megan Daley to celebrate the festive season in the best way we know how – by sharing our favourite childrens and YA reads of 2025. Do we know how to party or what?Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Sign up to the Your Kid's Next Read SubStack Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au