Mostly Book Talk
By Katy Donnelly and Alison Palmer
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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.
Tune in for thoughtful conversations and inspiring ideas that make reading irresistible for every young reader.
- Perfect for educators, school librarians, and book-loving families
- New episodes regularly featuring authors, reading experts, and literacy advocates
- Build reading cultures, spark book buzz, and celebrate the joy of stories
Subscribe now and join a community committed to making reading a pleasure.
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Fidan Meikle talks about her award winning middle grade book, My Name is Samim
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Aug 02, 2026 |
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A feast of middle grade books! Interviews with Kristina Rahim and Cath Howe
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Jul 26, 2026 |
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The Othernauts with Clare Pollard
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Jul 21, 2026 |
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The Klaus Flugge Prize 2026 - the year's most exciting newcomers to children's book illustration
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Jul 14, 2026 |
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National Year of Reading - Canterbury Children's Literature Festival
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Jul 06, 2026 |
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National Year of Reading - What on Earth! - Scientists Making a Difference
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Jul 01, 2026 |
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Fairy Tales at the British Library - a Family Adventure through Enchanted Stories
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Jun 26, 2026 |
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Kid Rex to the Rescue with Mayo Agard-Olubo
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Jun 16, 2026 |
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The Carnegie Medal for Illustration Shortlist
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Jun 12, 2026 |
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Dead Straight Line with Malcolm Duffy
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Jun 06, 2026 |
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The Carnegie Medal for Writing Shortlist
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May 31, 2026 |
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Home is a Hug with Cindy Hume
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May 29, 2026 |
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National Year of Reading - Royal National Institute of Blind People
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May 27, 2026 |
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Musical - and other - Truth(s) with Jeffrey Boakye
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May 22, 2026 |
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The Centre for Literacy in Primary Poetry Award with poet Nicola Davies
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May 19, 2026 |
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National Year of Reading - Learning with Parents
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May 18, 2026 |
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National Year of Reading - Inclusive Books for Children
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May 17, 2026 |
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Recharging our batteries with Molly Harris' new book Whirby
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May 16, 2026 |
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National Year of Reading - The Federation of Children's Book Groups
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May 02, 2026 |
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Ultimate Superstar: Rashmi Sirdeshpande on her new books Hari Kumar and Super Uma
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May 02, 2026 |
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National Year of Reading - EmpathyLab
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Apr 26, 2026 |
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National Year of Reading - Chapter One
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Apr 25, 2026 |
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National Year of Reading - Coram Beanstalk
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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Part 6 - The Reading Crisis - Why children aren't reading and what we can do about it
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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National Year of Reading - Books for Keeps
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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Rock the Vote! with Nadia Shireen
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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I Want Everything! with author and illustrator Sophy Henn
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Part 5 - The Reading Crisis - Why children aren't reading and what we can do about it.
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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Author Sarah Crossan talks about her new thriller, Gone for Good
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Part 4 - The Reading Crisis - Why children aren't reading and what we can do about it
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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National Year of Reading - Youth Libraries Group
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Badgers are Go! with Susannah Lloyd - Revenge of the Claw
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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Part 3: The Reading Crisis - Why children aren't reading and what we can do about it
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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National Year of Reading - Stepping into Stories Kids' Lit Fest
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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The Reading Crisis - Why children aren't reading and what we can do about it - Part 2
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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The Reading Crisis - Why children aren't reading and what we can do about it - Part 1
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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Wild Journey: an interview with AM Dassu about her latest book
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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The Reading Crisis - Why Children aren't reading and what we can do about it
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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Libraries are a very good thing!
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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Nathanael Lessore, author of Steady for This and King of Nothing
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Oct 12, 2025 |
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Poetry by Heart, an interview with Dr Julie Blake
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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Author Ashley Thorpe on his new middle grade book, Spirit Warriors, and his debut success, The Boy to Beat the Gods
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Maisie Chan talking about her latest book, Nate Yu's Blast from the Past
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Pirate adventures with Justin Somper and his latest book, Pirate Academy - Sword Echoes
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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Tom McLaughlin and his graphic novel, Alan, King of the Universe
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Jun 29, 2025 |
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Jasbinder Bilan talking about her new book, Naeli and the Secret Song
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Jun 14, 2025 |
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Carnegie Medal Chat and Predictions
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Jun 07, 2025 |
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Cath Howe on Early Readers and the Call of the Puffins
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May 30, 2025 |
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Teresa Cremin - what the research says about children's reading for pleasure
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May 25, 2025 |
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Lisa Thompson talking about her new book The Boy in the Tree
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May 16, 2025 |
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An interview with Tom Percival, author of The Wrong Shoes
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Interview with Brogen Murphy about their debut book Wildlands
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Interview with Darrell Wakelam about his book Art Shaped
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Beyond the Secret Garden - interview with Darren Chetty and Karen Sands O'Connor
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Interviews with Rachel Fuller about her picture book Bee and with Tanya Goodin about The Teenage Guide to Digital Wellbeing
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Feb 08, 2025 |
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Author Susan Brownrigg and Publisher, Hazel Holmes from UCLan
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Jan 26, 2025 |
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Interview with Lucy Ann Unwin, New Year’s reading resolutions and book reviews
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Jan 19, 2025 |
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A feast of middle grade books - interviews with Dev Kothari and Louie Stowell
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Dec 22, 2024 |
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An interview with Rashmi Sirdeshpande about her new book Amazing Asia: An Encyclopedia of an Epic Continent
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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An interview with David Litchfield about his new book The Dinosaur Next Door
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Dec 07, 2024 |
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Diverse Book Awards Picture Book Winners
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Nov 23, 2024 |
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Diverse Book Awards YA Winners Interviews
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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Interviews with J P Rose and Anthony McGowan
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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'Help Create a Reader' Coram Beanstalk and the role of volunteers in supporting reading for pleasure
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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Picture book edition, including an interview with Jacob Sager Weinstein
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Aug 31, 2024 |
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Interviews with YA authors Diana Anyakwo and Denise Brown
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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An interview with author, Tom Palmer and a chat with Deborah Maclaren, Managing Director of Love Reading
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Jul 12, 2024 |
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Film Clubs and books with Into Film Ambassador, Charlotte Harrison and an interview with author Ross Montgomery
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Jun 30, 2024 |
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Carnegie Medal for Writing 2024 Shortlist
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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An interview with the author Tia Fisher about her Carnegie shortlisted book Crossing the Line.
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Jun 07, 2024 |
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Elle McNicoll talking about her new book Keedie
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May 17, 2024 |
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Dungeons and Dragons and Graphic Novels
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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Abiola Bello, The Diverse Book Awards and FCBG Children's Book Award
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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Science Book Club
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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Dr Alexia Casale, author and Senior Lecturer and Course Leader on MA in Writing for Young People at Bath Spa University
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Mar 14, 2024 |