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2024 summer book guide for kids and teens

Iowa Public Radio | By Josie Fischels,
Charity Nebbe, Caitlin Troutman, Madeleine Willis
Published June 20, 2024 at 11:54 AM CDT

Looking for the perfect summer read for the children and teenagers in your life? Local experts have some great summer picks, perfect to share or read together!

Browse below and read more about the books recommended by our guests. The books recommended below were selected by:

To hear more about these books, listen to the Talk of Iowa podcast. Charity Nebbe hosts Talk of Iowa. Caitlin Troutman and Madeleine Willis produced this episode. 
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Josie Fischels
Josie Fischels is IPR's Arts & Culture Reporter, with expertise in performance art, visual art and Iowa Life. She's covered local and statewide arts, news and lifestyle features for The Daily Iowan, The Denver Post, NPR and currently for IPR. Fischels is a University of Iowa graduate.
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Charity Nebbe
Charity Nebbe is IPR's 'Talk of Iowa' host. 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 bachelors degree from Iowa State University.
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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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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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