Iowa readers' favorite books for kids and teens this holiday season

By Charity Nebbe,

Caitlin Troutman, Samantha McIntosh

Published November 23, 2023 at 7:00 AM CST

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

Talk of Iowa host Charity Nebbe talks with expert readers about their favorite books for youth to add to your holiday list this season, from picture books to young adult graphic novels.

Be sure to check out the full list of recommendations and peruse our recommendations for adults.

Guests:

Devin Redmond, Iowa City-based teacher and librarian
Janeé Jackson-Doering, youth services coordinator, State Library of Iowa
Molly Roberts, manager of children's books, Prairie Lights Books and Cafe

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Charity Nebbe

Charity Nebbe is the host of IPR's Talk of Iowa

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Caitlin Troutman

Caitlin Troutman is a talk show producer at Iowa Public Radio

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Samantha McIntosh

Samantha McIntosh is a talk show producer at Iowa Public Radio. Prior to IPR, Samantha worked as a reporter for radio stations in southeast and west central Iowa under M&H Broadcasting, and before that she was a weekend music host for GO 96.3 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Iowa readers' favorite books for kids and teens this holiday season

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

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