
What Are the Kids Reading These Days?
A husband and wife team --- comprised of a junior high Language Arts teacher and a children's librarian --- spend each episode discussing a current popular middle grade/young adult novel: Would kids like it? Should parents recommend it to their kids? How might an ELA teacher use it in their classroom? Tune into each episode to hear Tim and Taylor answer all these questions and more! In addition to discussions about specific novels, alternating episodes will feature conversations about various aspects of young adult reading. Questions or Comments? Reach out to Tim and Taylor at: whatarethekidsreadingthesedays@gmail.com
Podcasting since 2022 • 15 episodes
What Are the Kids Reading These Days?
Latest Episodes
'Cinder' by Marissa Meyer
Tim & Taylor discuss Marissa Meyer's dystopian sci-fi reimagining of the classic fairy tale Cinderella, a story about a cyborg named Cinder living in New Beijing in the midst of a deadly plague. Tune in to hear them talk about ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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41:54

'Throne of Glass' by Sarah J. Maas
Tim & Taylor return after a long hiatus to discuss the the bestselling young adult fantasy novel Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas. Tune in to hear them talk about their thoughts on the book, whether they think kids and teens would ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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39:31

'Smile' by Raina Telgemeier
Tim & Taylor return with special guest Bennie, who is also the cause of their recent hiatus. But finally, they have returned to discuss the middle grade graphic novel (?) Smile by Raina Telgemeier and reminisce on braces,...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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32:06

"Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" by Judy Blume
Tim & Taylor are joined by special guest Mary, aka Tim's mom, to discuss Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, the beloved (and sometimes banned) coming-of-age middle grade novel by Judy Blume. With the movie comi...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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59:33

'Amari & the Night Brothers' by B.B. Alston
Tim & Taylor discuss their reactions to Amari & The Night Brothers, a best-selling and award-winning middle grade fantasy adventure novel. Tune in to hear them talk about their thoughts on the book, whether they think kids...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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49:08
