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The best books to gift children in the 2022 holiday season

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Expert readers share holiday recommendations from board books for infants to young adult reads for teens.

George Bernard Shaw said, “Make it a rule never to give a child a book you would not read yourself.”

In this hour, book lovers join Talk of Iowa host Charity Nebbe to share their recommendations of books to gift young readers to add to your holiday shopping list.

Find a full list of the books mentioned here.

Guests:

  • Devin Redmond, Iowa City-based teacher and librarian
  • Amanda Lepper, co-owner of Dog-Eared Books in Ames
  • Janeé Jackson-Doering, Youth Service Coordinator for the State Library of Iowa
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Charity Nebbe is IPR's<i> Talk of Iowa</i> host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts <i>Garden Variety</i> and <i>Unsettled</i>. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.
Caitlin Troutman is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
Natalie Dunlap is an award-winning digital producer and writer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa. Since 2024, Dunlap has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's digital audience.