How do you encourage young children to read books? In the age of the Internet and electronic gadgets, is the library still relevant? Are there practical steps you could take to help your child fall in love with reading books? We talk about these questions and many more in this episode of Chatabout Children.

I talked with Megan about:

• What led her to become a teacher-librarian • What compelled her to write a book about nurturing a child’s love for reading • How to choose the right book to read to your child • Megan’s opinion on physical books versus eBooks • Why you should avoid mass-produced books in department stores and where to look instead • Why audiobooks are awesome • How teachers can inspire children to love books • How to make sure that our children balance reading with physical and social activities