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The place where young readers meet to talk about books. The show includes a celebrity reader and an interview with the author. The host is award winning public radio journalist Kitty Felde. Book Club won the California Library Association Technology Award and the DC Mayor's Award for Excellence in the Humanitites. Named one of the top 10 podcasts for kids by THE TIMES of London.

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This week, we get a new look at an old fairy tale โ€“ the story of the Russian witch known as Baba Yaga. A boys book club in Portland, Oregon met us at Powell's Books to discuss Katherine Marsh's novel "The Door by the Staircase" with host Kitty Felde.... more

How does a White House speechwriter turn into a writer for kids? How do you become a Washington speech writer to begin with? We speak to Sean O'Brien, former speechwriter to then-Vice President Joe Biden. Kitty Felde is host.

Former White House speechwriter Sean O'Brien takes us inside the building to a secret passageway to the past in his mystery "White House Clubhouse." Readers from Oak View Elementary School in Fairfax, Virginia discuss how Theodore Roosevelt's mantras... more

If you've listened to the show before, you know that we ask everybody our favorite question: What's your favorite book and why. We ask it in classrooms, we ask it in libraries, and we ask if of YOU. A pair of twin brothers from Washington state picke... more

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Recent Guests

Sean O'Brien
Author and former speechwriter for Vice President Joe Biden
Episode: White House Clubhouse by Sean OBrien
Susan Stamberg
NPR's Special Correspondent and legendary figure in public radio
NPR
Episode: NPR's Susan Stamberg live from the National Archive
Janet Macreery
Author of A Little Wicked
Episode: NPR's Susan Stamberg live from the National Archive
Lisa Thompson
British writer known for her middle grade novels
Episode: A Conversation with Lisa Thompson
Jennifer Choldenko
Author of Al Capone Does My Shirts
Episode: Episode 24 - Al Capone Does My Shirts - live from the Gaithersburg Book Festival
Jack Speer
NPR Celebrity Reader
NPR
Episode: Episode 24 - Al Capone Does My Shirts - live from the Gaithersburg Book Festival
Gordon Korman
Author of Ungifted
Episode: Episode 49 - Ungifted by Gordon Korman
Donna Barba Higuera
Author of 'Lupe Wong Won't Dance'
Episode: Lupe Wong Wont Dance
Diana Rock
Celebrity reader and former president of the United Square Dancers of America
Episode: Lupe Wong Wont Dance

Host

Kitty Felde
Host of Book Club for Kids and award-winning public radio journalist.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 456 ratings
  • Pretty good.

    Can you review a Hunger Games book?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    kitsena
    United States2 months ago
  • Do a dork diaries book 5 read aloud

    I would love it if you did a dork diaries read aloud but until then four stars

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Apt lover m dog
    United States5 months ago
  • LOVE IT!!!๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ˜โค๏ธ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’”โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ

    iโ€™ve listened to one episode already and I love it!!! ( and just cuz it cussed like, once and it wasn't even to bad, doesn't mean it's a 1 star podcast people!!!) anyways, keep on keeping on Kitty!!! ๐Ÿซ ๐Ÿซ ๐Ÿซ ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช Also my favorite book is ''because of whin-dixie'' from, Jewel, age 11 ๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿ’Ž

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fjgfnjf
    United States6 months ago
  • LOVE IT!!!๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ˜โค๏ธ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’”โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ

    iโ€™ve listened to one episode already and I love it!!! ( and just cuz it cussed like, once and it wasn't even to bad, doesn't mean it's a 1 star podcast people!!!) anyways, keep on keeping on Kitty!!! ๐Ÿซ ๐Ÿซ ๐Ÿซ ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช Also my favorite book is ''because of whin-dixie'' from, Jewel, age 10 ๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿ’Ž

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fjgfnjf
    United States8 months ago
  • LOVE IT!!!๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ˜โค๏ธ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’”โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ

    iโ€™ve listened to one episode already and I love it!!! ( and just cuz it cussed like, once and it wasn't even to bad, doesn't mean it's a 1 star podcast people!!!) anyways, keep on keeping on Kitty!!! ๐Ÿซ ๐Ÿซ ๐Ÿซ ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ช

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fjgfnjf
    United States10 months ago

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Listeners find the show engaging and fun for young readers, often enjoying celebrity readings and author insights.
The podcast is perceived as a great resource for discovering new books, especially among kids who enjoy reading and literature-based activities.
There are mixed feelings about the appropriateness of content, with some parents expressing concern over language use, while others praise the relatable discussions.

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White House Clubhouse by Sean OBrien
Q: What gave you like the inspiration to write this book and have the multi-genre?
I was working in the White House as a speechwriter for the Vice President, Joe Biden, and my kids who were little at the time, kindergarten level, we were doing a whole lot of reading ourselves and getting into history.
A Conversation with Janet Macreery
Q: What really ended the witch trials?
Macreery provides a detailed response about the contradictory documentation of the trials and how town leaders eventually stopped the prosecutions.
A Conversation with Janet Macreery
Q: How many times have you actually been to Scotland?
Macreery confirms she has been to Scotland six times and expresses her excitement about going back.
A Conversation with Janet Macreery
Q: So how long did it take you to gather all the information that you did that was like in the book?
Macreery explains that she is more of a 'pantser' in her writing approach, gathering information in fits and starts rather than outlining everything beforehand.
A Conversation with Lisa Thompson
Q: How did your broadcasting career affect your writing?
It helped a lot, particularly with writing dialogue and creating character visuals.

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Designed for young readers, this show provides a platform for discussing popular children's literature, fostering a community where kids can engage with books and authors. Episodes typically feature a celebrity reader who narrates passages from the book in focus, alongside insightful discussions with the author that explore themes, character development, and the creative process. Participants often include enthusiastic young listeners who relate the narratives to their own lives, emphasizing cultural identity, friendship, and personal growth. This unique format not only entertains but also educates, making literature accessible and relatable to its audience.

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Book Club for Kids launched 10 years ago and published 265 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Book Club for Kids include:

1. Sean O'Brien
2. Susan Stamberg
3. Janet Macreery
4. Lisa Thompson
5. Jennifer Choldenko
6. Jack Speer
7. Gordon Korman
8. Donna Barba Higuera

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