Reading With Your Kids Podcast
Reading With Your Kids is all about encouraging parents to read with their kids, and cook with their kids, and do activities with their kids, and experience tv, movies and music together. In other words, our podcast is all about helping parents build stronger relationships with their kids.
Author Dezi Shepperd celebrates her picture book Cassidy and the Mixed Up Numbers. This book gives us a look into the life of a child who struggles with dyscalculia. Often called "Math dyslexia" dyscalculia makes it difficult for some to perform basic math functions. Dezi tells us this book was inspired by her own life experiences and tells us how she was able to overcome this learning challenge.
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Two great authors join us. K J Kruk starts the podcast by introducing us to her middle grade novel Leo Gray & the Lunar Eclipse. Then Estelle Bardon joins us to celebrate her series of personalized first readers.
Don't miss this powerful conversation with author Andrea Williams. Andrea introduces us to Effa Manley. Effa Manley, co-owner and business manager of the Newark Eagles of the Negro Baseball League. Effa devoted her life to Black empowerment.--but in the battle for Black baseball, was the game rigged against her?
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Beth Anderson is on the podcast to introduce us to James Kelly, known to many as Smelly Kelly for his incredible sense of smell. Beth tells us he used that talent to sniff out dangerous gas leaks in the New York City Subway System. It is a great conversation about how we can help kids find their own unique super power.
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Just try not to smile as you listen to this conversation with Jon Klassen. The Caldecott Medal Winning author/illustrator of The Rock From The Sky shares insights into friendship, curiosity and not being the greatest illustrator in the World.
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Dounia Stewart McMeel is on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate "Let's Visit The Solar System". Dounia tells us how her book is a wonderful way to ignite kids' curiosity about the stars and Universe
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Children’s author and sports journalist Steven Krasner is on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate his website NudgingTheImagination.com. This site provides workshops to help kids develop their writing skills at home or in the classroom. Also on the site, you will also find Steven’s two children’s books which illustrate Steven’s love and mastery of words. It’s a fun conversation about the benefits of reading and how writing, as Steven says, is a great way to connect further with your other interests by writing about them.
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Children’s author Jennifer Garrett is on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her debut middle-grade novel “Brave Anna and the Star Compass”. This story follows Anna, a relatable young girl thrust into a fantasy world that needs her help. Despite struggling with anxiety and self-doubt, Anna does her best to save her new home. This novel offers great prompts for discussing serious themes with kids and facing hard feelings. It’s a great conversation about the struggles of most middle schoolers and the importance of being an approachable parent.
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Children’s author Hilary Robinson is on Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her new #PictureBook “Ten Little Yoga Frogs”. This #PictureBook teaches young children how to do yoga by copying the frogs they see on the page. She is the author of more than 60 children’s books, each book designed to build strong and intelligent kids in different ways. It’s an interesting conversation about Hilary’s creative process and her perspectives on writing and learning.
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Children’s author June Akers is on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her debut children’s book “Riley Madison”. Inspired by her own daughter’s struggle with ADHD, June wrote a story about developing skills to work with Riley’s difficulties in a healthy manner. Most anyone can relate to the protagonist’s fun-loving yet forgetful tendencies, making this a great educational story for everyone. It’s an interesting conversation about how to be a good parent for kids with attention and hyperactivity issues and set your child up for success.
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Authors from CatholicTeensBook.com are on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate the third edition of their anthology series Treasures, Visible and Invisible, The third book in the series celebrates St. Patrick.The stories in this book take place in many different times and places throughout history. Guests include Antony Kolenc, Amanda Lauer, Carolyn Astfalk, T M Gaouette, Corrina Turner & Leslea Wahl
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Author Jennika Ingram is on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her new book “Mom’s Turn Journal”. This journal includes a collection of experiences submitted by mothers as well as research from professionals. Jed and Jennika talk about the different choices parents can make, parental wellness and the benefits of reading with your kids. It’s a great conversation putting new parents at the center of a supportive and positive community with the goal of empowerment.
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Children’s author Ruth Maille is on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her new children’s book, a Reading With Your Kids Certified Great Read, “The Power of Positivity: The ABC’s of a Pandemic”. When the pandemic hit, Ruth was operating a daycare center and wanted to give the kids a tool for processing everything. Her book spins stress into hope and empowers quarantined kids. It’s a touching conversation about how we are all one perspective-shift away from seeing the kindness and beauty that persists in the world.
Today we are celebrating two great books to add to your family library. Barbara Tibbetts is on to tell us about her Look Book Scavenger Hunt series. And Carolyn Watson Dubish tells us a magical tale that took place on a ferry from Maine to Nova Scotia.
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Children’s author Dan Allen is on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate his newest children’s book “Pizza Boy and the Super Squad”. This hilarious middle-school-level book follows young wannabe superheroes in a quaint southern Idaho town. While taking on the supervillian Soccer Mom, the kids are faced with the question of which is more important: being who you want to be, or who the people around you need you to be? It’s a fun conversation about the inspirations of this mad scientist-turned-children’s author.
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Children’s author Dr. Sonia Amin is on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her children’s book “Bax and His Bubbles”. Throughout it, Bax must decide which of his thoughts to keep and which thoughts to let go using three useful questions. This book empowers kids to think before they speak and to challenge negative thoughts so they can establish a strong mental foundation. It’s a necessary conversation about how important cultivating healthy thought habits is at a young age.
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Children’s author Brandi Pearce is on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her children’s book “Mommy’s Oven”. In this book, little August learns that his new baby brother isn’t going to come from “mommy’s oven” as his family dives into the miracle of surrogacy. August has lots of questions as mom and dad try to explain this special process and just how unique families can be. This fascinating conversation explores the vulnerable journey surrogacy is and acts as a fantastic resource.
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Thomas Ray Garcia returns to the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate his nonprofit organization CSLAP (College Scholarship Leadership Access Program). This program believes that every student can attend and graduate from college. They provide individual guidance through mentors that not only help them get into college, but also grow as people. It’s an important conversation about the systemic barriers for low income college-applicants and how communities can rise above them.
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Children’s author Holly Sharpe joins the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her first book “Dream It and Do It”. This elementary-level book showcases 100 unique careers to inspire kids to dream. It’s an interesting conversation about motivating kids to get excited for the future as inspired by her hopes for her 9-month daughter. Holly hopes that readers realize that there are so many opportunities to use your talents to make the world a better place if you have ambition and determination.
Children’s authors John, Shearin and their 11-year-old daughter Aliyah Lee join the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate their new book “Big Changes, New Adventures: A COVID Feeling Workbook”. This family created fun and practical exercises to help kids process all the big feelings that the shifting world is giving them. Kids just like adults experience lots of complex emotions. This book helps them to understand themselves and empathize with others. It’s an empowering conversation where all family members are equal in the effort towards emotional intelligence.
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Author, playwright and master storyteller Mark Binder is on the podcast to celebrate The Groston Rules. Mark also shares some simple yet effective ways to add excitement and life to your storytelling and when reading aloud.
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Children’s author Mr. Rose joins Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate his children’s book series “The Children’s Success Series”. After being inspired by “The Law of Success” by Napoleon Hill, Mr. Rose wanted to translate those important lessons for children. His books teach kids how to be successful by dreaming big, creating goals, and persevering through failures. One of the benefits of reading this with your kids is that the lessons are for everyone, regardless of age! It’s a powerful conversation about opening minds to the road to success.
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Children’s author Yuliya Pankratova returns to Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her new #PictureBook “The Chameleon’s True Colors”. Her story follows a sad colorless chameleon as he explores the jungle in search of his own colors and learns a great deal about why color exists in nature along the way. The chameleon eventually learns how to share colors with others thanks to the kindness and empathy of the jungle. It’s a lovely conversation about the importance of teaching children sharing at a young age.
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Children’s author Laurie Wallmark returns to Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her latest children’s book “Code Breaker”. She writes the story of code breaker Elizabeth Freedman who broke the famous Enigma code during WW2. It’s a fascinating conversation about women in STEM in history. Laurie hopes her book’s representation of women in STEM will encourage young girls to never settle for less than their dreams.
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Award winning Children's author Vera Harris returns to the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her latest children's book MJ & The Big Kitchen Window. Vera reminds us of why she loves writing for children. Vera also tells us about her great Aunt Lillian Richard who was an Aunt Jemima pancake ambassador. Vera tells us why she believes remembering the contributions made by her aunt and the other women who portrayed Aunt Jemima is an act of justice.
Children's author, choreographer & dancer Jamal Joseph celebrates his debut picture book Black Boys Dance Too - Darnell Enters A Talent Show. Jamal shares that much of this story is based on his own life. Jamal hopes the book will inspire kids to make their dreams come true.
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Author Marie Arnold is on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her Middle Grade Novel The Year I Flew Away. This magical story tells the tale of a 10 year girl who moves from Haiti to Brooklyn and discovers that the US is not the perfect place she had dreamed of. Marie also shares with us her experience of moving to the US
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Children’s author Jessica Laurel Kane returns to Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her newest children’s book “Anchors in the Storm”. Inspired by a time of great hardship and grief in her own life, Jessica wanted to write a story that would help parents and kids explore loss together. Jessica provides a conversation starter so that families can connect and grow stronger together when life gets difficult. It is an especially relevant topic for families with young children in the era of coronavirus.
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Children’s author Tony Lee Moral is on this episode of Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate his book “The Cat That Changed America”. This children’s book is an adaptation of Tony Lee’s documentary of the same name. Both stories follow a mountain lion who made the brave journey across Los Angeles to find a new home in LA’s Griffin Park. It is a fascinating conversation for young nature-lovers and creative storytellers.
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Children’s author Melissa Marie Keeping is on this episode of Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her book “Griffin In The Spring”. Her book inspired by the griffin, a creature from Greek mythology, invites the readers to a festivity of spring with all the joy and beauty that comes with it. Melissa experiences firsthand the benefits of reading through the renewed connections and excitement storytelling brings to the family.
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Children’s author Carrie Finison is on this episode of Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her children's book “Don’t Hug Doug”. This is an important conversation about respecting kids as individuals with differing levels of comfort with touch and showing affection. While Carrie hopes this story empathizes with kids who have autism or other sensory-related disorders, her main goal is to advocate for all kids (and adults!) to recognize each other’s personal boundaries.
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Author Mifflin Lowe is on the podcast to celebrate The Cuddle Book! Everyone knows cuddling can reduce stress levels and release endorphins, but kids know that more than anything cuddling is FUN! And listening to Mifflin's hilarious rhymes is lots of fun too!
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Children’s’ authors Tiffany Caldwell and W.R. MacKenzie are on this episode of Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate their series “The Adventures of Forkman”. Through the character Forkman, this daughter-father duo shares what they learned about manners and politeness as kids themselves. With these tools, children grow up listening more and being kinder to one another.
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Children’s author Laura Perdew is on this episode of Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her first-ever fiction children’s book “The Fort”. The story follows two kids that separately play at a fort in their make-believe games. When their imaginary worlds collide, they must learn how to compromise and work together. This is a fascinating conversation about the powerful and limitless imagination of children.
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Joining us today is Children's Author and Slam Poet Martinique Mims. Martinique is on the podcast to celebrate her children's book Through The Colors Of A Butterfly. This book is a story about a young girl named Unique who confronts her fears about being different in a new school. Martinique also talks about her role as a recruiter for the volunteer agency City year and one of her personal heroes from Black History.
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Children’s author Jennifer Gennari is on this episode of Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her newest book “Muffled”. This children’s book follows ten-year-old Amelia who has a hard time with noises as she learns how to be herself in the loud world around her. Jennifer discusses the importance of listening and empathizing with others who are different than you. In order to grow, like the characters, we all must step out of our comfort zones and be open to new people and experiences.
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Children’s author Evette Davis is on this episode of Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate “The Adventures of Sunny”, a collaboration between mother and daughter. This is a heart-warming conversation about the importance of family in the early development of children’s reading abilities and sense of identity. This 5-part children’s book series follows Sunny as he learns about himself, his family, and his world through the curious eyes of a child.
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Fr James Martin is on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate his new book Learning To Pray, In our conversation Fr Jim talks to us about how beautiful time spent praying with our kids can be. He also tells us each person can discover the best style for building an intimate relationship with God, regardless of religion or denomination. Prayer, he teaches us, is open and accessible to anyone willing to open their heart.
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Kennedy Reynolds believes the time to start talking to our kids about finances & saving is now. She is on the podcast to let parents know about Acorns Early, the easiest investment account for kids. She also tells us about Acorns' full financial wellness system.
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Author Fernanada Lazzaro wants every child and adult to know that they are special and have a role to play in our World. Her wonderful Tillsonbugger Adventures #PictureBook series helps kids discover the important role that insects play in our eco system.
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Evita Giron is on the podcast to celebrate her #PictureBook The Girl With The Magical Curls. This is a delightful story about what happens when a curious girl doesn't follow the rules and uses an entire bottle of magical hair growth oil on her curls. She hopes it will make her tresses lengthy and firm like Rapunzel's, little does she know her curly ringlets magically grow overnight!
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Antony Kolenc is a busy guy. Tony is the author of The Harwood Mysteries--an award-winning medieval historical fiction series for youth published by Loyola Press. He is also a law professor, and a retired Lt Col of the US Air Force. In addition, he writes a legal column in Practical Homeschooling Magazine. In addition to celebrating his middle grade series Tony talks to us about using books as a way to talk with our kids about faith and his family's choice to home school their five children.
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Ta'Shay Mason is on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her moving #ChildrensBook But I Don' Want To say Goodbye. This is a wonderful story that can help families talk through moments of grief and loss.
Sheetal Sheeth & Sailaja Joshi are on the podcast to celebrate the diversity and sweet stories of South Asia. Sheetal, the author of Always Anjali, tells us how she was urged to change her name if she wanted to work as an actress in Hollywood. Sailaja tells us why she founded an independent publishing house to celebrate South Asian culture.
Tonya Duncan Ellis celebrates her best selling Sophie Washington series of middle grade novels. Kids can learn a lot by reading how Sophie overcomes the challenges many tweens face every day. Tonya also celebrates the news that one of the books in this series will be republished by Scholastic.
Matt Eventoff & Thomas Ray Garcia are on the podcast to celebrate their new book Speechless. This is a delightful story about a shy girl who has to overcome her fear of public speaking to save her friends and family. Matt and Thomas talk about how empowering it can be for all kids to learn how to speak up and share their story with the World.
Former Super Bowl Champion turned Children's author & literacy advocate Malcolm Mitchell reminds us of the liberating power of reading. The founder of Share The Magic and the READ Bowl tells us how he taught himself how to be a proficient reader by reading children's books in College. Malcolm also helps us prepare for World Read Aloud Day.
Aaran Francis is on the #RWYK #Podcast to talk to us about the value of families listening to audio books together. For a number of reasons Aaran made the bold choice to publish his Wombat and Boles series exclusively as audio books. Aaran talks about those choices and the benefits kids, and families can experience listening to stories together.
We have a weird and wonderfully fun time speaking with the head zookeeper of the Ooh Odd Zoo Jeff Williams. Jeff's delightfully irreverent A, B, C Picture Book introduces us to 25 weird and wild creatures, and one ordinary larva. Don't miss Jeff's poem about a maggot!
Licensed clinical psychologist, author and mental health advocate Dr Regine Muradian is on the #Podcast to celebrate Franky and the Worry Bees. Dr Regine shares valuable techniques we can teach our kids that will help them better deal with stress.
Pam Allyn returns to the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate World Read Aloud Day 2021! This international literacy event is happening on February 3, 2021. In this interview the senior literacy consultant for Scholastic Publishing and the founder of WRAD tells us who inspired her to create the celebration, the power of literacy to liberate and the need to continue to work to eliminate reading deserts in the US and around the World.
Reading graphic novels is reading! Lincoln Peirce returns to the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate the latest in the Max and the Midnights series - Battle of the Bodkins. We have a great conversation with Lincoln about comics, graphic novels and how reading illustrated stories can help reluctant readers develop a love of reading
Eliana Melmed is on the podcast to celebrate her debut picture book "Who Are Our Heroes". This book offers families a great place to begin a conversation about the real heroes in our lives, to help kids understand that we are surrounded by courageous people doing the jobs we need them to do so that we can live, learn and love.
We have a wonderful time chatting with illustrator Delia Ciccarelli. Delia is the illustrator of The Cuddle Book. Delia shares the feelings she experienced first reading The Cuddle Book. She also tells us how her parents encouraged her creativity by allowing her to draw on the walls of her bedroom.
Cat Michaels & Rosie Russell are on the podcast to celebrate their new middle grade novel Just Between Sam & Me. This is a powerful look at the challenges many kids experience in middle school.
C B Lee is on the podcast to celebrate The Shipwreck, the latest novel inspired by Minecraft. C B takes us on a journey to an extraordinary underwater world filled with mystery and adventure. C B also tells us how the Minecraft game inspires kids to explore their creativity.
Author & educator Gin Noon Spaulding is on the show to celebrate her "Adventures of Li Li" picture book series. She also shares her family's journey with sensory issues. Reading these children's books aloud with your kids is a great way to start important conversations about people with sensory issues
In honor of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr Day we are republishing our interview with Nic Stone. Nic talks to use about her middle grade book "Dear Martin". This book is a powerful and much needed look at race relations.
Lucinda Robb celebrates The Suffragist Playbook - Your Guide To Changing The World. Written with Rebecca Roberts, this book introduces readers to the women’s suffrage movement. This World changing movement was decades in the making and came with many harsh setbacks. But it resulted in a permanent victory: women’s right to vote. How did the suffragists do it? One hundred years later, an eye-opening look at their playbook shows that some of their strategies seem oddly familiar.
Fascinating conversation with John Beede. John is a worldwide adventure icon and author of multiple highly acclaimed books. Today he introduces us to The Warrior Challenge, a revolutionary and must-have book for boys who want to embrace who they are and find their best path to becoming good men!
Fun conversations with Janie Veltkamp and Amalia Hoffman. Janie is the author of Beauty & The Beak, a heartwarming story of a rescue bald eagle. And Amalia tells us how My Monsterpiece can help open kids minds and hearts
Andrew Jordan Nance is on a mission to help kids become more mindful. He is on the podcast to celebrate two of his books, The Barefoot King.and Mindful Arts In The Classroom. You will enjoy his insights.
What a delightful episode of the podcast. Jan Zauzmer & Andrew Roberts are on the podcast to celebrate If You Go With Your Goat To Vote. This is the debut book for Jan, and is the first children's book that Andrew has illustrated. And today's podcast was the first time the two had a chance to meet each other.
Isabel Davis is on the podcast to celebrate her delightful children's picture book Froggit Froggins. This story with its quirky characters and delightful illustrations will encourage kids to think about how they can protect the environment and the animals in it! It explores issues of plastic waste,
Marla Huehmer returns to the podcast to celebrate her new children's picture book The Big Move. Moving can be a challenge for adults, and especially challenging for kids. Marla also talks about her unique illustration style and how we can create fun picture books with our kids.
Leigh Ann Gerk is on the podcast to celebrate her heartwarming new children's book Dear Brave Friend. This book celebrates the love between a boy and his dog, and the heartache he feels when his dog passes away. Leigh Ann also shares ways we can talk to our kids when they suffer the loss of a beloved pet.
Bridget Liggett is on the RWYK Podcast to celebrate the joys of being a cowkid! Her new children's book Wrangler Rein Rides Again celebrates the cowkid lifestyle. They like to ride their horses fast. They like chasing cows, playing with their dogs, running thru water and jumping over logs. Wrangler Rein Rides Again is based on real kids and real events.
Melissa Kay Moore tells us about her My First Emoji series. This series offers children an introduction to the world of emojis and their use in technology. We also speak with Adam Kargman about Abracadabra Whoopsie, a Reading With Your Kids Certified Great Read
Eva Grayzel wants you to know that we all have a treasure box inside of us that is filled with strength. Eva's picture book Mr C Plays Hide & Seek makes cancer less scary for children and provides a sense of empowerment, showing children how they can make a difference.
Nancy Lin Chen is on the podcast to celebrate cinnamon! Everyone loves a good cinnamon roll, but did you know cinnamon can help your hair grow longer and stronger? In 101 Amazing Uses for Cinnamon, Nancy shares many ways this simple spice can improve your health, your home, and of course, your food.
Chris Tamasi wonders what if kids were in charge of making the map? Borders explores the invisible lines that define our states, countries, and continents, challenging readers to think outside the way it's always been.
Can crankiness be effective in our lives? Steven Joseph returns to the show to help us look at the crankiness we all struggle with from time to time in a different, more effective way. Shaneisha Dodson is also with us to celebrate The Adventures of SugaMama
Our guest is the podcast host known only as KK. This fascinating young woman is the host of the Insider Scoop Podcast. While she keeps her identity private she shares great insights that parents will find extremely enlightening.
We all know the many benefits families experience reading together. Did you know families can also experience a whole host of goodies when they do STEM activities together? Kathy Ceceri is an award-winning writer, instructional designer, and Maker, with a focus on science, technology, history, and art.
Kathy is on the podcast to tell us about those benefits and to celebrate her latest book BOTS! The author of more than a dozen books featuring hands-on STEAM activities, Kathy travels throughout the Northeast and around the country presenting workshops for students, teachers, and families.
One of our favorite guests Lydia Lukidis returns to the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her two new books, Haunted Houses & Haunted Hotels. Lydia also tells us that these are High/low books that offer highly engaging age-appropriate subject matter at a low reading level for struggling readers.
Do love a kid who loves animals, fantasy & adventure? Of course you do! Be sure to listen to our conversation with W Bradford Swift. He tells us about his Zac Bates Eco Adventure series. He also tells us how a librarian helped spark his love of reading.
Seven members of CatholicTeenBooks.com come together to write and read an original story created exclusively for the Reading With Your Kids Podcast. Authors include Leslea Wahl, AJ Cattapan, Carolyn Asfalk, Corinna Turner, Antony Kolenc, Stephanie Engleman and Andrea Rodgers
Matthew Paul Turner returns to the podcast to celebrate his new picture book All The Colors Of Christmas. This is a delightful story that not only captures the wonder of Christmas and the joy of Jesus' birth it also reminds us that we can all be Christmas for someone.
Neil Thompson is on the podcast to celebrate his new picture book Why Is My Hair Curly? Neil loves to inspire kids to be curious, ask questions and explore all scientific possibilities.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Ellen Hopkins is on the podcast to celebrate her poignant middle grade novel Closer To Nowhere. This story, told in verse is about coming to terms with indelible truths of family and belonging.
Dr Peter Solomon is a scientist, author and entrepreneur who is devoted to passing on his love for the many wonderful science stories to the younger generation through the media they like best.One of the stories Peter tells in The Star Dust Mystery is that we are made of star dust that was once in the body of a T-Rex!
Rae Rankin, is back with an all-new Cowgirl story. Told in the same charming, easy-to-read rhyme, Cowgirl and The Ghost Horse, is a fun, hair-raising story your kids will love!.
Megan Cline joins us from her family's tree house to celebrate her delightful Winston Picture Book Series. Megan has been inspired to create this series of children's books by her own insatiably curious son, whose questions and wondering about the world around him always prodded her to think about things that had never even occurred to her.
George Neeb returns to the podcast to celebrate his latest Picture Book Duel With A Dragon. George is a veteran elementary school teacher who wants to help children discover the past with picture books that bring history to life! In addition to telling us about the exciting story George also tells us how he created the true to tradition illustrations found in the book.
We are excited to welcome Diana Lee Santamaria back to the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate D Lee's Shapely Imagination. This is the latest in Diana's series of bilingual picture books. This is a bright, bold and engaging story that teaches children shapes, the uniqueness of each, in a fun and playful way. Written as a bilingual book with the English and Spanish translations on the same page.
Oscar Redden IV is on the podcast to celebrate Albert the Albatross, Attitude Equals Altitude. Albert the Albatross is on a journey sharing wisdom and knowledge while traveling around the world. On the way, he will meet and greet lots of his friends and we will learn who they are, what they do, and why they do it!
Dolev Zaharony is on the podcast to celebrate Far Beyond The Sun. This amazing book tells the story of Brian, a boy who wants to be taller than the sun but is not sure how. Dolev also tells us about his open code' publishing approach to make it accessible to families who cannot afford to buy it.
Author D E Night is on the show to celebrate her picture book Opera's World & her Crowns of Crosswald YA Fantasy series. D E also tells us about the unique marketing strategy she uses to help her books stand out.
We are celebrating the First day of Hanukkah 2020 with Award winning Hollywood voice actor Dina Sherman. Dina shares the story of the Miracle that is remembered each Hanukkah. Dina also shares some of her vocal expertise, teaching parents how they can make their reading aloud time more fun by reading in many different voices.
Fun & fascinating conversation with father & son team Steve & Matt Murrie. The authors hope their new #Kidlit The Screaming Hairy Armadillo and 76 Other Animals with Weird, Wild Names will help inspire kids to better care for all wildlife.
Deirdre Breakenridge Skrabola & Mark Skrabola are on the podcast to celebrate A Whisper From Noelle. After experiencing a family tragedy, Mark and Deirdre set out on a journey to share a global message of hope and heartfelt purpose. They wanted parents and children to discover the true meaning of the word “feel” and to embrace all of the feelings that bind families and loved ones together.
Acclaimed author Victoria Bond is on the podcast to celebrate the final chapter of her Zora and Me Trilogy. This trilogy is a powerful fictionalized account of Zora Neale Hurston’s childhood adventures explores the idea of collective memory and the lingering effects of slavery.
“History ain’t in a book, especially when it comes to folks like us. History is in the lives we lived and the stories we tell each other about those lives.”
Jeff Kubiak returns to the podcast to celebrate his new Childrens Book "It's Me!" This book is dedicated to every person who has ever felt less about who they are or want to be because of someone else’s opinion, feelings, or prejudice. Jeff hopes we ditch the prejudiced labeling, and embrace our common humanity.
No one expected that when David McArthur came on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate his whimsical picture book would turn into a powerful conversation about a horrific crime, child abuse and mental health.
Sherry Howard returns to the podcast to introduce us to her new middle grade novel The Spirits Among Us. This is a thrilling tale of a wheelchair bound teen searching for ghosts and ways to connect with her deceased mom. This is a fun book to co-read with our tweens & teens
Such a fun time speaking with D Jude Miller. he is back on the show to celebrate his latest Children's book Halloween Boy & The Christmas Kid. This is a hilarious book based on a real life, and really improbable friendship.
Tara Aryan is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate her picture book Queenie Corona and the Ten Little Prints. This is a delightful way to teach kids how to stop the spread of germs through proper hygiene.
Sean Patrick O'Reilly & Dave Alvarez celebrate Randolph the Reindeer. When a beloved family heirloom is destroyed, an ex-hotshot reindeer must brave a deadly snowstorm to reach Santa's workshop for a replacement before a family s Christmas is ruined forever. A touching and heartwarming Christmas tale with a positive message about friendship and family.
Chris Eliopoulos has worked in every aspect of comic book creation. He’s most known as a prolific letterer, but in recent years has begun writing and drawing comics, some of which have been nominated for Eisner and Harvey awards. He is on the podcast to celebrate the Ordinary People Change The World Series he creates with Brad Meltzer
John Gallagher helps us kick off our celebration of Graphic Novels, comic books and Illustrated stories. John is the art director of the National Wildlife Federation's "Ranger Rick" magazine and has been drawing comics since he was five. He joins us today to celebrate Max Meow, Cat Crusader.
