Book Club for Kids

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.

Bonus Geoff Rodkey 07/22/2026

Bonus Geoff Rodkey Geoff Rodkey is both a successful screenwriter and writer of books for kids. Including "We're Not From Here." He talks about the difference between writing screenplays and novels, about science fiction, and about creating non-binary characters. Kitty Felde is host. /episode/index/show/bookclubforkids/id/19634099

We're Not from Here by Geoff Rodkey 07/15/2026

We're Not from Here by Geoff Rodkey Earth is doomed, so a band of survivors is looking for a friendly planet to save them. But our earthling reputation isn't so great. Will they be allowed to stay? Readers from Maury Elementary School discuss Geoff Rodkey's "We're Not From Here." Our celebrity readers is Mat Kaplan, host of Planetary Radio. Kitty Felde is host. /episode/index/show/bookclubforkids/id/19556195

Summer Reading Suggestions from the LA Maker Faire 07/08/2026

Summer Reading Suggestions from the LA Maker Faire Summer reading book suggestions from kids at the LA Maker Faire: Jazzies Big Imagination - JaLisa Jackson Animal Farm - George Orwell Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Jeff Kinney Whatever After - Sarah Mlynowski Percy Jackson - Rick Riordan A Day with the Animal Mechanics - Sharon Rentta Want to be on a future show? www.bookclubforkids.org /episode/index/show/bookclubforkids/id/41983020

A Conversation with Pseudonymous Bosch 07/01/2026

A Conversation with Pseudonymous Bosch We meet the writer behind Pseudonymous Bosch: Raphael Simon. Host Kitty Felde chats with him about all things writing. /episode/index/show/bookclubforkids/id/24062184

The Name of This Book is Secret 06/24/2026

The Name of This Book is Secret Would you like to live forever? When is it okay to lie? How do we prepare for a disaster? These and other big questions are tackled by students at in Los Angeles as they discuss The Name of This Book is Secret by . Actress is celebrity reader. Kitty Felde is host. Our producer Chad Francis picked this episode as his favorite! www.bookclubforkids.org /episode/index/show/bookclubforkids/id/23994036

Bees on the Roof by Robbie Shell 06/17/2026

Bees on the Roof by Robbie Shell We take the show on the road to the Enoch Pratt Free Library Children's stage at the Baltimore Book Festival for a conversation about Robbie Shell's novel BEES ON THE ROOF. Our group of readers have been meeting to talk about books almost since they first /episode/index/show/bookclubforkids/id/23342480

Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt 06/10/2026

Orbiting Jupiter by Gary D. Schmidt Get out the Kleenex and a warm jacket and gloves. This week is a heartbreaking tale of troubled foster kid who finds comfort among a herd of cows in Maine. Readers from Carter G. Woodson Charter School in Chicago discuss "Orbiting Jupiter" by Gary D. Schmidt. U.S. Senator Angus King is celebrity reader. Kitty Felde is host. /episode/index/show/bookclubforkids/id/21314165

More Favorite Books from the City of StemL/A Maker Faire 06/03/2026

More Favorite Books from the City of StemL/A Maker Faire Got a favorite book? These future scientists have a few suggestions: The Heck series - Dale E. Basye 13 1/2 Incredible Things You Need to Know About Everything - DK Publishing Teenage Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin II - Re-Evolution - Kevin Eastman and Tom Walz Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - J.K. Rowling Dog Man - Dav Pilkey Charlotte's Web - E.B. White Sophie Mouse - Poppy Green and Jennifer A. Bell The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - C.S. Lewis The Land of Stories - Chris Colfer More favorite book at our website: bookclubforkids.org /episode/index/show/bookclubforkids/id/41498455

Revolution by Deborah Wiles 05/27/2026

Revolution by Deborah Wiles We take a trip to Mississippi in the summer of 1964 - Freedom Summer. The second in writer Deborah Wiles' 1960's trilogy. "Revolution" is discussed by a trio of George Washington Middle Schoolers at the neighborhood bookstore Hooray for Books! in Alexandria, Virginia. Wiles talks about writing fiction from the facts of history. KNX-CBS Newsradio anchor Mark Austin Thomas is celebrity reader. /episode/index/show/bookclubforkids/id/5683910

The Shadows by Jacqueline West 05/20/2026

The Shadows by Jacqueline West Looking for a late summer thriller? We discuss the first book in Jacqueline West's Books of Elsewhere series The Shadows with the Girlfriends BookClub Baltimore. Public radio journalist Doualy Xaykaothao is celebrity reader. Kitty Felde is host. /episode/index/show/bookclubforkids/id/20010158

Favorite Books from the 2026 City of Stem Festival 05/13/2026

Favorite Books from the 2026 City of Stem Festival We take our microphone out to the 2026 City of Stem/LA Maker Faire to ask these young scientists and astronauts about their favorite books. Several of them are OUR favorite books, too! And you can click on the links to hear the Book Club for Kids episode about that book. Kitty Felde is host. To Kill a Mockingbird - Harper Lee Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban- J.K. Rowlings Percy Jackson - Rick Riordan Heroes of Olympus - Rick Riordan A Good Girl's Guide to Murder - Holly Jackson The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins My Wierd School - The Forgotten Five - Lisa McMann Last Gamer Standing - Katie Zhao /episode/index/show/bookclubforkids/id/41252770

A Conversation with Lisa Graff 05/06/2026

A Conversation with Lisa Graff Before she wrote children's books, Lisa Graff worked as a nanny. What lessons from that experience did she bring to her work on the page? Lisa talks to host Kitty Felde. /episode/index/show/bookclubforkids/id/25705767

Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff 04/29/2026

Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff How do we measure up to our parents' expectations? Does everybody deserve a day off? What's the toughest part of being a homeschooled kid? Our group of readers from the Mamie Doud Eisenhower Library in Broomfield, Colorado weigh in on these questions and more as they discuss Lisa Graff's novel ABSOLUTELY ALMOST. Lisa talks about where the characters came from and how she wrote her first book for her newborn baby brother. NYC actor Thaddeus Fitzpatrick is celebrity reader. Kitty Felde is host. /episode/index/show/bookclubforkids/id/5683915

Favorite Books from Georgia and Florida 04/22/2026

Favorite Books from Georgia and Florida Ever wonder what kids in Georgia and Florida are reading? Here's a few suggestions from readers at Druid Hills Middle School in Decatur, Georgia and Indian Trace Elementary School in Weston, Florida. Somewhere Beyond the Sea - TJ Klune Superman Smashes the Klan - Gene Luen Yang and Gurihiru Unwind - Neal Shusterman Percy Jackson the Last Olympian - Rick Riordan The Giver - (click on the link and hear an interview with !) You can find more favorite books at our ! /episode/index/show/bookclubforkids/id/40944855

Passenger on the Pearl by Winifred Conkling 04/15/2026

Passenger on the Pearl by Winifred Conkling This week marks the 173rd anniversary of the attempted escape of African American slaves on a ship docked at the Southwest waterfront, a ship called the Pearl. /episode/index/show/bookclubforkids/id/18697355

Favorite Books from our Voicemail 04/08/2026

Favorite Books from our Voicemail You've been calling us with your favorite books. Here's the latest list: House Arrest - K.A.Holt The Running Dream - Wendelin Van Draanen Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus - Barbara Park That Pigeon Needs a Bath - Mo Willems A Dinosaur in the Toilet - Horace Hughes Anne of Green Gables - L.M. Montgomery The Land of Stories - Cris Colfer Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen Sarafina and the Black Cloak - Robert Beatty Missing Since Monday- Ann Martin The Cat I Never Named - Amra Sabic-El-Rayess Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules -Jeff Kinney The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins Diary of Steve the Noob - Steve the Noob If you have a favorite book, you can be on the show, too! Just give us a call at 424- 209-2285 and tell us your first name, the city where you live, the name of your favorite book, and why you love it. /episode/index/show/bookclubforkids/id/40749115

Milo Spec Accidental Agent by Linda Urban 04/01/2026

Milo Spec Accidental Agent by Linda Urban /episode/index/show/bookclubforkids/id/22173272

Foxheart by Claire Legrand 03/25/2026

Foxheart by Claire Legrand Witches, monsters, and a brave little thief. Those are the ingredients in Claire Legrand's novel "Foxheart." The book was chosen by Book Club for Kids fan Kailas. She and her two fellow readers Iona and Gabi discussed the novel one sunny Sunday afternoon upstairs at Boulder Bookstore with host Kitty Felde. Our celebrity reader is actor Wesley Mann. And writer Claire Legrand explains how "Foxheart" began as a short story on a website. /episode/index/show/bookclubforkids/id/5683896

The Length of a String by Elissa Brent Weissman 03/18/2026

The Length of a String by Elissa Brent Weissman What’s it like to be adopted? Does your adopted family’s history become yours or do you need to find your biological story? Our book this week is "The Length of a String" by Elissa Brent Weissman. It’s a Holocaust story about a Jewish family separated by the war. Readers from the Girlfriends Book Club of Baltimore at Hazelwood Elementary Middle School discuss the book and pose lots of questions to our writer. Actor and producer Bari Hochwald is celebrity reader. Kitty Felde is host. /episode/index/show/bookclubforkids/id/10701590

A Conversation with Jennifer L. Holm 03/11/2026

A Conversation with Jennifer L. Holm Last week, we heard a bit from writer Jennifer L. Holm when we discussed her book "Turtle in Paradise." In this Bonus Episode, we hear more about Jenni's trilogy of books inspired by family stories. /episode/index/show/bookclubforkids/id/23925537

Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer L. Holm 03/04/2026

Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer L. Holm Got a nickname? Everybody in Key West seems to have one. Including a little girl named Turtle. Readers at the Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library in Broomfield, Colorado discuss Jennifer Holm's "Turtle in Paradise" with host Kitty Felde. KQED public radio's Rachel Myrow is celebrity reader. Favorite Books from Laura, Leah and Juliet: - RJ Palacio A Dog's Purpose - W. Bruce Cameron Harry Potter - J.K. Rowling Rachel Myrow's Favorite Book: Where the Sidewalk Ends - Shel Silverstein Jennifer L. Holm's Favorite Book: The Black Cauldron - Lloyd Alexander /episode/index/show/bookclubforkids/id/23870544

The Lions of Little Rock - Kristin Levine 02/25/2026

The Lions of Little Rock - Kristin Levine Students from Washington DC's reflect on desegregation sixty years after the Little Rock Nine. They discuss 's novel The Lions of Little Rock. The author describes how she came to tell the story. Former U.S. Education Secretary of Education is celebrity reader. Kitty Felde is host. /episode/index/show/bookclubforkids/id/24278046

A Convesation with Lisa Yee 02/18/2026

A Convesation with Lisa Yee Ever wonder what it's like to write one of the American Girl novels? We get the inside scoop from Lisa Yee. /episode/index/show/bookclubforkids/id/40128855

Episode 160- Mazie Chen's Last Chance by Lisa Yee 02/11/2026

Episode 160- Mazie Chen's Last Chance by Lisa Yee We explore an immigration story: a Chinese immigrant who ends up in Minnesota. It's the Newbery Honor Award winning tale "Maisie Chen's Last Chance." Writer tells readers at that the book is based on her own family's history. Our celebrity reader is public radio journalist from LAist. Favorite Books from Overland Elementary School: Rick - Alex Gino Lisa Yee's Favorite Book: Honestly Katie John - Mary Calhoun Josie Huang's Favorite Book: Anne of Green Gables - L.M. Montgomery And check out our other podcast ! /episode/index/show/bookclubforkids/id/40049960

Milo Sticky Notes & Brain Freeze 02/04/2026

Milo Sticky Notes & Brain Freeze Can a book be funny and deal with one of the toughest topics around? "Milo: Sticky Notes & Brain Freeze" is writer and illustrator Alan Silberberg's tale of 7th grade angst and dealing with the loss of a parent. Seventh graders from Eliot-Hine Middle School in Washington, D.C. discuss the book and ask questions of author Silberberg. Actor Joshua Malina ("West Wing," "Scandal," the "West Wing Weekly" podcast) is our celebrity reader. Kitty Felde is host. NOTE: the phone number mentioned in the episode doesn't work anymore. But if you want to be on the show, email us for information about how your school or library can be featured on a new episode: bookclubforkidspodcast@gmail.com. Favorite Books from Eliot-Hine Middle School: Holes - Louis Sachar The Girl Who Fell - S.M Parker ALan Silberberg's Favorite Book: Half Magic - Edward Eager Joshua Malina's Favorite Book: Busy, Busy World - Richard Scarry /episode/index/show/bookclubforkids/id/39791500

A Conversation with Edward Bloor 01/28/2026

A Conversation with Edward Bloor Writer Edward Bloor talks about the biggest lesson he learned about writing and how to handle criticism with host Kitty Felde. /episode/index/show/bookclubforkids/id/17099552

Episode 114 - Tangerine by Edward Bloor 01/21/2026

Episode 114 - Tangerine by Edward Bloor A story about family divisions, economic divides, history, and growing citrus trees. It’s “Tangerine” by Edward Bloor. Our readers from the Laurence School in Los Angeles discuss the novel and interview our writer. Actress Jovita Molina is celebrity reader. Kitty Felde is host. /episode/index/show/bookclubforkids/id/17007023

Bonus Episode - Conversation with Jack Gantos 01/14/2026

Bonus Episode - Conversation with Jack Gantos We had a longer conversation with Jack Gantos at the Nantucket Book Festival - too much to include in Episode 36, our discussion of "Dead End in Norvelt." Jack talks about his first 36 rejections, his switch from teaching to writing full time, and about his beloved hometown of Norvelt, Pennsylvania. It's a conversation we had at Mitchell's Book Corner on Nantucket Island. /episode/index/show/bookclubforkids/id/5683904

Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos 01/07/2026

Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos Writer Jack Gantos has his own unusual take on a childhood in the town named after Eleanor Roosevelt - the real-life place called Norvelt, Pennsylvania. Readers from Belvedere Elementary School in Falls Church, Virginia discuss DEAD END IN NORVELT with host Kitty Felde. KPFK radio host Wenzel Jones is celebrity reader. /episode/index/show/bookclubforkids/id/5683905

Favorite Books from Loyola Village Elementary School 12/31/2025

Favorite Books from Loyola Village Elementary School What makes a great book? Readers from in Los Angeles have some answers. /episode/index/show/bookclubforkids/id/23272988

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