Reading With Your Kids Podcast

This is a special replay of our award winning 2021 episode celebrating Juneteenth. Jedlie & Justina Thompson celebrate Juneteenth with Karyn Parsons, Dr Michael Waters, Malcolm Mitchell, Amanda Lynch & K Ibura. These amazing children's authors tell us what Juneteenth means to them, how they plan on celebrating this newly declared Federal holiday and why it is a holiday for all of us. Click here to visit Karyn Parson's website - https://www.sweetblackberry.org/ Click here to visit Dr Michael Waters website - https://michaelwwaters.com/ Click here to visit Malcolm Mitchell's website - https://www.readwithmalcolm.com/ Click here to visit Amanda Lynch's website - https://www.rethinkingresiliency.com/ Click here to visit k Ibura's website - https://www.facebook.com/kiburabooks/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Author & Illustrator Brian Biggs is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his latest #PictureBook "My Hero". Brian tells us there are three characters in My Hero, and that many people may assume that the hero is the dad. But, spoiler alert, Brian tells us the hero in the story, and often in life, is the child. Click here to visit Brian's website - https://www.brianbiggs.com/about Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Award winning illustrator, and now author, John Parra returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Growing An Artist, The Story Of A Landscaper And His Son. John tells us this is a deeply personal book that is based on his childhood experience about the bond between a father and son, hard work, and the links between nature, art, and creativity Click here to visit John's website - https://johnparraart.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Tamara Girardi is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her debut #BoardBook Why Daddy? Why? ou know you're a parent when it feels like you hear the word "Why?" a million times a day. In this adorable board book, a cuddly papa bear uses his cub's naturally inquisitive nature to show the many forms of his love. From bear hugs to bubble baths and storytime snuggles, this daddy answers every question with the answer to why parents do, well, everything: love. Click here to visit Tamara's wesbite - https://www.tamaragirardi.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Author Jessica Gold and illustrator Sanghamitra Dasgupta are on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate their new #ChildrensBook The Treehouse Story. This is a lovely story that celebrates family, cooperation and storytelling Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

M K McBriarty is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #ChildrensBook The Birds In The Backyard: Tales Under The Sycamore Tree. M K tells us that this is the story of one little bird's determination to create a special place for all of his backyard friends. The book also includes additional resources to inspire both children and families to discover their local environment while also creating their own unique sanctuary to attract different types of birds and other small creatures living nearby. Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Lauren Wolk is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #MiddleGrade #Novel My Own Lightning. Lauren tells us this is a sequal to her very popular Newbery honor winning Wolf Hollow. In this powerful conversation Lauren tells us how she, like the lead character in the book, struggles to stand up to the bullies in her life. Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

We had such an amazing time at the recent Florida Home School Convention in Orlando. Today we share conversations with some of the many authors we met at the event, including Brent Vernon, Julie Lavender, Sarah Belize Tucker and the very amazing BigAirBen67 Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Author Kay B is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #ChildrensBook Our Family Vacation. Kay tells us her book takes readers on an adventurous trip from packing to flying to touring and exploring. Through rhyme and bright colorful illustrations, readers will see how much fun traveling can be and discover the experiences they can have when the go on vacation. Click here to visit Kay's website - https://kaybpublishing.wixsite.com/mysite Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Laura Lavoie is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her debut #PictureBook Vampire's Vacation. Laura tells us this is a fun story about a young vampire who does not want to vacation in Transylvania again! Click here to visit Laura's website - https://lauralavoieauthor.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Erin Petti is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #MiddleGrade #Novel The Peculiar Haunting Of Thelma Bee. Erin is a member of the Spooky Middle Grade authors group and tells us about a time she encountered a ghost while leading a tour at Plimouth Pawtuxet Museums. This interview was recorded in front of a live audience at the lovely Books & Sundry shop in Plymouth, MA. Click here to visit Erin's website - https://www.erinpettibooks.com/ Click here to visit the Books & Sundry website - https://www.booksandsundryshop.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Linda Hansen is a fascinating person. She is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #Childrens #PictureBook Otto The Otter, A Big Surprise. While speaking about the book we discover that Linda and her husband led a nonprofit agency serving burn victims. Linda has a love of service and life that is inspiring. Click here to visit Linda's website - https://www.lindahansenauthor.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Educator & author Heather Fontaine Youngs is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her debut #PIctureBook "My Home". Heather tells us she has been a preschool educator in the New Yorks City schools for over two decades. She was inspired to write My Homes as a way to begin to have conversations with her students about the different places families call home, and that some families experience moments when they are without a home. She wants all kids to feel safe and be heard. Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Helena Ku Rhee returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #PictureBook Rosa's Song. Helena tells us ROSA'S SONG is loosely based on Helena's childhood, when she lived in an apartment building that was a place of transition for many people. Friendships were intense, even if short-lived, and the story is about two kids from very different backgrounds (as well as a parrot named Pollito!). It's about how a simple act of kindness can be passed along to others. Click here to visit Helena's website - http://helenakrhee.com/about-faqs/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Gina Giordano is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #PictureBook "Yet". Gina tells us in her book Yet is a superhero who battles the evil Not twins to beat negativity and teach children that mistakes are learning tools. Gina believes that it is vital that kids learn that positive attitudes are more helpful than negative ones. Click here to visit Gina's website - https://ginagiordano68.wixsite.com/yetisasuperhero Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Author Deborah Underwood and illustrator Sam Wedelich are on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate their delightful new #PictureBook Bearplane. With families returning to air travel for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, many children will be unfamiliar with or even nervous about flying. Bearplane! is a perfect, light-as-air introduction to all the sights, sounds, and experiences of air travel. Click here to visit Deborah's website - https://www.deborahunderwoodbooks.com/ Click here to visit Sam's website - https://samwedelich.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Jason Broughton, the Director of the National Library Service For The Blind & Print Disabled, is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate the many ways the library serves our nation. Our National Library Service (NLS) is a free braille and talking book library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or a physical, perceptual, or reading disability that prevents them from using regular print materials. Jason is passionate about making sure that everyone has access to the reading materials that will enhance their lives. Click here toi visit the Nation Library Service website - https://www.loc.gov/nls/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Maureen Llewellen is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her debut #PicutreBook The Day The Holidays Got Blown Away. Interestingly, our interview is recorded minutes after a tornado swept through Maureen's area. We also have a great conversation about reading with kids who have special needs. Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Dr Ambrose Pass-Turner is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her debut #ChildrensBook Rex's Journey. Dr. Ambroes Pass-Turner is a Doctor of Counseling Psychology, owner of APT Counseling Services, LLC, professor, and author. She published the books Rex's Journey: Helping Children Understand and Cope with Emotions, Childhood Sexual Abuse: Pathway to Mental Health Issues and Delinquent Behavior and the forthcoming ADHD Warrior: Helping Children Conquer ADHD Unwanted Behavior. She is the founder of Dr. Ambroes Kids Corner, a YouTube channel that addresses children's behavior and mental health concerns. Click here to visit Dr Ambrose's Website - https://www.drambroespass-turner.com/author-profile Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Melanie Watt is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her beloved Scaredy Squirel picture books. Melanie's books have received numerous starred reviews have won many state awards. We have a great time chatting about her books, Quebec and the benefits of reading graphic novels. Click here to visit Melanie's website - https://melaniewatt.blogspot.com/p/did-you-know_12.html Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Dev Petty & Mike Boldt are on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate their new #PictureBook Don't Eat Bees (Life Lessons From Chip) Dev & Mike tell us the star of this hilarious book is Chip the dog, a hilarious new character who's got some "wisdom" to share. Are you a dog in need of advice? Fear not: Chip the dog is ON IT in this super-silly guide to living your best canine life. Click here to visit Dev's website - https://www.devpetty.com/ Click here to visit Mike's website - http://mikeboldt.ca/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Arlene Freeman is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #Childrens #PictureBook Cool Kids. Arlene is a delightful guest who shares some of the stories her father told her when she was a young girl. Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

William Wilburforce III is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his debut #PictureBook Barry, Kari and the Power Boost. William tells us he knew that storytelling was in his future during a trip to Rome, a city with its own storied history. All of William's stories are based on his own life lessons, people that he knows, and experiences that he's collected, particularly the period of time that he spent in the hospital following two surgeries to save his life. Envisioning his children's stories during some of the worst days of his life became therapeutic for him, enabling him to see the positive and the best days ahead and laying the foundation for his books. Click here to visit William's website - https://williamwilberforceiii.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Sandra V Feder is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #PictureBook Angry Me! This book presents different situations in which a child might feel angry, creating a nuanced look at anger and its many underlying emotions. It is a great tool to help kids learn how to express their feelings. Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Michelle Nelson Schmidt returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her latest #PictureBook "Herman", an adorable story about spreading love. She also talks to us about her reaction when she learned one of her books had been banned by a school district. Click here to visit Michelle's website - https://mnscreative.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Pat Zeitlow Miller, the New York Times bestselling author of Be Kind, is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #PictureBook "In Our Garden." This is an uplifting classroom tale about students who create a vegetable garden on their school's rooftop. In the process the kids learn about gardening, hard work and whaat it takes to feel at home. Click here to visit Pat's website - https://www.patzietlowmiller.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Pamela Leo is known throughout the Great State of Maine as the Book Fairy. She is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate the amazing work her grass roots literacy campaign, the Book Fairy Pantry Project, is doing to get books to needy families, like making books available to families at food pantries! Click here to learn how you can support the Book Fairy Project - https://bookfairypantryproject.org/ Clikc here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Jamie L. Rotante is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to give us a peek into the World of Archie Comics. Jamie is an editor at Archie Comic Publications, Inc. and has also written a number of series for the legendary company, including their first-ever YA original graphic novel, Betty & Veronica: the Bond of Friendship. Click here to visit Jamie's website - http://www.jamieleerotante.net/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Francine Piriano Davila is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #MiddleGrade #Novel Cloud Monsters. Francine tells us this book will keep your kids, and you, on the edge of your seat, trying to determine if the monsters that have morphed from the clouds are good, or evil! Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Yevgenia Nayberg is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #PictureBook I Hate Borsch. This is a fascinating conversation that touches on a lot of subjects, Yevgenia's unique illustration style, the invassion of Ukraine and how we can encourage kids to ponder how history, heritage, and food can shape our identities. Click here to visit Yevgenia's website - https://nayberg.org/work Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Two talented young creatives join us on this episode of the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast. Aleksandra Tryniecka joins us from Poland to celebrate her new #ChildrensBook Bunky and the Walms. Sharisse Zeroonian joins us from Cambridge, MA to celebrate her film One Plus One Is Two. Click here to visit Aleksandra's website - https://www.aleksandratryniecka.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Veteran Educator Gina Simm is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate "Heart to Heart". Gina tells us this is a book about books, a curriculum to support children in learning how to sustain their humanity and open hearts in a world that's constantly telling them otherwise. Click here to visit Gina's website - http://www.teachingfromyourheart.org/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Cynthia Harmony is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her just released #PictureBook Mi Ciudad Sings. Cynthia tells us huw much she loved growing up in Mexico City. The joy she exudes as she tells us about the sites and sounds and people of Mexico City will make you want to hop on a plane to visit yourself. Cynthia hopes her book will also ignite kids' curiousity about the World and desire to visit other places. Click here to visit Cynthia's website - https://www.cynthiaharmony.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Blythe Russo is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #PictureBook Sloth Sleeps Over. The illustrator of many #ChildrensBooks this is the first book Blythe has written and illustrated. This is a fascinating conversation about creativity and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. Click here to visit Blythe's website - https://www.blytherussoillustration.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

R Max Tillsley is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his Susie Steele #MiddleGraade #Novels. R Max talks about the inspiration for this fun series and what kind of conversations families can have while reading this series. Click here to visit R Max's website - https://www.blackskybooks.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Cassidy Stocker is an incredibly brave, strong and loving young woman. The 12 year old is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to share the story of how she choose to battle a deadly brain tumor with love. We first learned of Cassidy's story when her mom, Shannon Stocker, was on the podcast to celebrate her #PictureBook "Listen". We thin you will be inspired by Cassidy's hopefullness Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Katie Zhao returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her latest #MiddleGrade #Novel Winnie Zeng Unleashes A Legend. This is a super book to read during Asian American, Pacific Islander Month. Winnie Zeng is a fiesty and fun character who hopes she will be able to survive middle school. Katie talks about trying to fit in and the importance of representation. Click here to visit Katie's website - https://katiezhao.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Suzanne Jacobs Lipshaw is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new informational #PictureBook Mighty Mahi. This book tells the story of the two-year journey of an injured green sea turtle's rescue, rehabilitation, and release back into her ocean home. Suzanne hopes this book will inspire kids to take action to protect our planet. Click here to visit Suzanne's website - http://www.suzannejacobslipshaw.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Author Christine Milkovic Kraus is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to discuss her new book Teddy Loses His Ears. Inspired by her own cat and fostering experiences, she strives to represent animals that may appear to be missing something. Not only does the book follow Teddy's experience as a rescue cat, it brings awareness to adoption and rescue organizations. This episode is a perfect complement to the picture book as it gives insight into the message behind the book and more about Teddy's real experiences! Click here to visit Christine's website: https://cmkauthor.wixsite.com/christinemilkovic/books Click here to visit our website: www.readingwithyourkids.com

Shawn P B Robinson returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his new series of activity books based on his AnnaLynn the Canadian Spy. This is a fun conversation about family and the fun a family can have together when they turn off their screens and tune into each other. Click here to visit Shawn's website - https://www.shawnpbrobinson.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Eric Wilkerson is a Chesley Award-winning illustrator and concept artist He has created art for film, TV, advertising, publishing, comics, and video games. He is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his debut #PictureBook "I Color Myself Different" which was written by Colin Kaepernick Click here to visit Eric's website - https://ericwilkersonart.com/about-1 Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Glen Mourning is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast tocelebrate his Crunchy Life series of #MiddleGrade #Novels. Glen tells us that he spins life memories with fairy tales to create heartfelt and mesmerizing stories. Click here to visit Glen's website - https://www.glenmourningcares.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Alysson Foti Bourque returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate the latest release in her Alycat series, Alycat and the Cattywampus Wednesday. Alysson tells us what a Cattywampus is, and also tells us how about personal journey, starting her professional life as a teacher, becoming an attorney and then an award winning #ChildrensAuthor. Click here to visit Alysson's website - https://alycatseries.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

The star of the Netflix series Raising Dion Jazmyn Simon is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her debut #PictureBook Most Perfect You! Jazmyn tells us this is a moving love letter to children struggling to accept themselves inside and out—exactly as they are. She also tells us the book was inspired by a conversation between her and her daughter. Click here to find Most Perfect You on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3yjYCjy Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

#SocialEntrepreneur Anieka Lamers is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate PeekABond, the innovative app that is helping families build better bonds, remotely. Anieka tells us the idea for the app came in part because she was looking for ways to bond with her young nieces and nephews who are spread out around the World. Click here to visit Anieke's website - https://peekabond.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Pamela Ehrenburg returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her latest #MiddleGrade #Novel Detour Ahead. Pamela tells us Detour Ahead is the story of a Salvadoran-American boy who is a poet, a neuro-diverse Jewish girl who loves breakdancing, and how they navigate the detours of their families, their friendship, and their lives. Click here to visit Pamela's website - http://www.pamelaehrenberg.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Matt Hamersley is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Novel Effects, the innovative app featured on Shark Tank. Matt tells us the Novel Effect app follows along with interactive music and sound effects, creating magical moments when you read aloud with a child. Click here to visit the Novel Effect website - https://noveleffect.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Kat Kronenberg is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her three delightful #ChildrensBooks "Dream Big", "Love Big" and "Think Big", Kat's has an effervescent personality that you can hear in her voice and feel in her writing. Click here to visit Kat's website - https://katkronenberg.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Anna Lazowski is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #PictureBook T Rexes Can't Tie Their Shoes. Later in the podcast we speak to 8 year old author Annushka Bhattachrjee about her #ChapterBook The Magic Mirror Click here to visit Anna's website - https://www.annalazowskibooks.com/books Click here to visit Annuska's website - https://daspriyanka10.wixsite.com/website/blank-page-1 Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

The creator of Fancy Nancy Jane O'Connor is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #PictureBook Good Job George. Jane tells us this book was inspired by her granddaughter and is a great story that helps to teach kids to be accountable. Jane also shares great insight into the role editors play in helping authors' stories to shine. Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com