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2025 summer book guide for kids and teens

Iowa Public Radio | By Natalie Dunlap,

Caitlin Troutman, Charity Nebbe

Published June 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM CDT

Books recommended by:

Janeé Jackson-Doering, consultant for youth services, State Library of Iowa
Amanda Lepper, co-owner, Dog-Eared Books
Molly Roberts, manager of children’s books, Prairie Lights Bookstore

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Natalie Dunlap

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.

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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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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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