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Your guide to children's books this holiday season

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

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

A book may be the perfect gift to give to the children in your life, but there are so many choose from. As the gift-giving season begins, three book lovers joined Charity Nebbe on Talk of Iowa and shared their favorite kids’ books of the year.

Guests:

  • Devin Redmond, Iowa City-based teacher and librarian
  • Janeé Jackson-Doering, youth service coordinator, the State Library of Iowa
  • Terri LeBlanc, co-owner and operations manager, Swamp Fox Bookstore in Marion
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.
Dani Gehr is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University. Since 2022, Gehr has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.