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2024 holiday book guide for kids and teens

Book covers of several recommended children's books.

Get a start on holiday shopping for the young people in your life with recommendations from IPR’s expert readers.

Books recommended by:

  • Devin Redmond, Iowa City-based teacher and librarian
  • Janeé Jackson-Doering, Youth Service Coordinator for the State Library of Iowa
  • Terri LeBlanc, co-owner/operations manager Swamp Fox Bookstore in Marion

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.
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.
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.