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Talk of Iowa

Book lovers share the best summer books for young readers and the young-at-heart

By Charity Nebbe,
Madeleine Willis, Caitlin Troutman
Published June 20, 2024 at 7:00 AM CDT
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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

School is out, and Iowa youth librarians and children book sellers are stocking their shelves with the perfect summer reads for kids.

On this episode of Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe is joined by Janeé Jackson-Doering, youth service coordinator at the State Library of Iowa, Devin Redmond, an Iowa City-based teacher and librarian, and Bethany Fast, the co-owner and operator of The Little Book. The guests share their favorite new picture books, books for early readers, young adult and teen novels, and more.

Guests:

  • Janeé Jackson-Doering, youth service coordinator, State Library of Iowa
  • Devin Redmond, Iowa City-based teacher and librarian
  • Bethany Fast, co-owner and operator, The Little Book
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Charity Nebbe
Charity Nebbe is the host of 'Talk of Iowa'. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. 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 bachelor's degree from Iowa State University.
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Madeleine Willis
Madeleine Willis is IPR's Production Assistant supporting the talk shows and The Sunny Side Project. Willis has experience in audio production, reporting, writing and editing stories and conversations. She's reported and produced conversations on womanhood, sports, and good news from across Iowa. Willis will receive her bachelors degree from the University of Iowa in May 2025.
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Caitlin Troutman
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.
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