Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Kimberly McLeod is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Cut & Color Crafts for Kids. Kimberly loves creating all sorts of crafting activities that she shares with families on her Best Ideas For Kids website. She wants parents and grandparents to know how much fun it is to craft with your kids, and her new books features easy ways to craft with kids, recycle materials and inspire imagination. Click here to visit Kimberly's website - https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/about-me/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Chloe Goodhart is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her two new beautiful Birding For Babies #BoardBooks. These books are a wonderful way to help our youngest kids learn their colors and numbers and fall in love with nature. Click here to learn more about Chloe's books - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2256772/chloe-goodhart/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Avigail Gimpel is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #ParentingBook Hyper Healing. Avigail tells us that HyperHealing is your complete ADHD coaching program and parenting guide in one book. She wants to support parents who want to find real solutions that will help their kids with ADHD thrive. Click here to visit Avigail's website - https://www.hyperhealing.org/adhd-parenting-books-hyperhealing Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Danica Davidson is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate "I Will Protect You, A True Story of Twins Who Survived Auschwitz" Danica wrote this book with Eva Mozes Kor, who, with her sister Miriam, was one of only 160 twins to have survived the unimaginable cruelty of the Nazi regime, while also eventually finding healing and the capacity to forgive. Click here to visit Danica's website - https://danicadavidson.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich & Donna Limerick are on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Mae Makes A Way. This new biographical #PictureBook tells the story of fashion icon, and Donna's mom, Mae Reeves. Mae had a dream to make one-of-a-kind hats. But the path for a Black female designer was unclear, so Mae made a way, leaving her home in the segregated South to study at the Chicago School of Millinery. Mae had the skills, but craved the independence to create her own styles. So Mae found a way. In Philadelphia, she became the first Black woman to own a business on South Street. Whether you were Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald, Marian Anderson or a lady from the neighborhood, Mae wanted you to look good and feel special in one of her original hats. Click here to visit 'Bemi's website - https://www.olugbemisolabooks.com/books Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Bob Shea and Brian Won are on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate their hilarious new #BoardBook series Adurable. This is an irresistible new board book series filled with cute pups, big construction trucks, and laugh-out-loud humor! Bob and Brian are tremdously talented, and this is a tremendously fun and funny conversation. Click here to visit Bob's website - https://www.bobshea.com/ Click here to visit Brian's website - http://www.brianwon.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Suchi Sairam is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #ChildrensBook Dancin Deepa. Suchi tells us this story is about a girl named Deepa who loves to dance. She studies a dance from India called Bharatanatyam that is like moving poetry! But since her dance is different from what her friends at school do, she isn't sure if she should share it. Click here to visit Suchi's website - https://www.dancingdeepa.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Author J P Miller is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her biography of Rebecca Lee Crumpler, the first African American Woman to become a physician in the United States. This biography is part of JP's Leaders Like Us Series. The biography of Dr Crumpler was of special interest to us as she practiced medicine here in our home neighborhood of Readville back in the time of the Civil War. She cared for the men of the Massachusetts 54th, the first all black army regimine. Click here to visit JP's website - https://www.authorjpmiller2020.com/books Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Acclaimed Singer-Songwriter Rhett Miller is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his delightfully fun #PictureBook The Baby Changing Station. We have a fun & funny conversation about the inspiration for the book, how unglamorous the life of a touring performer can be and the joy of connecting with an audience. Click here to visit Rhett's website - https://rhettmiller.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Margot Denemme is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to inspire us all to celebrate the beauty each one of us possess. Margot practices criminal law in Toronto. After publishing Mommy, am I pretty? and attending a number of schools to speak with students about its message, Margot recognized the need to develop a book that would reach both boys and girls. Awesome, Inside + Out! is designed to initiate a dialogue with all children about developing character and resilience, following their passion, and understanding that true beauty and strength come from within. These are the qualities that make you awesome from the inside, out! Click here to visit Margot's website - https://www.celebrateyouinsideout.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Award winning writer and former chief White House correspondent Ben Feller is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his debut #PictureBook Big Problems, Little Problems. Ben's most important title – Sam Feller's dad – is the one that drove him to write Big Problems, Little Problems, a father-son tale about conquering life's frustrations together. The book is built on Ben's love of parenting, his career in problem-solving and his pride in watching Sam grow up as a compassionate, joyful boy. Click here to visit Ben's website - https://www.bigproblemslittleproblems.com/about-ben/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Stephen Bench Capon is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his debut #PictureBook Oslo, Or The Whale Whose Tale Looks A Lot Like A Wellington Boot. Stephen tells us that Oslo is the only whale he knows whose tail looks a bit like a wellington boot. Not that it matters, but then again, Oslo's tail seems to be at the root of all kinds of unexpected events. Along the way, Oslo learns about a lot of things: goals, opposites, sharing, fairness and panic. But will his big moment end in catastrophe? Or might there be a joyous celebration? Click here to visit Stephen's website - https://stephenbenchcapon.eu/oslo Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Heather Lyn Davis returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her latest #PIctureBook Jake The Ape Makes Lots Of Mistakes. Heather wants to help families to teach their kids to have a growth mindset, to empower them to experiment, to know that a mistake can be the first step towards success. Click here to visit Heather's website - www.Heathershelpfulstories.com Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Barbara Tibbetts returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate the latest title in her LOOKBook Scavenger Hunt series called Nature Walk. Barbara wants us to all to slow down and LOOK at the ordinary things around you in a new way with The LOOK Book: a scavenger hunt in a book! Unlike her city specific hunts this scavenger hunt in a book can be completed anywhere. Click here to visit Barbara's website - https://thelookbookhunt.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Evelyn Otulola Logan is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her beautiful #PictureBook On The Streets Of Ondo. Evelyn tells us this is a story about generational storytelling and relatioThree friends go out on an adventure to find the Deruba man, a scary man who lives in Ondo, Nigeria and makes people disappear if they go out at night. Will our three brave friends find him? Click here to visit Evelyn's website - https://evelynloganwrites.com/shop-books Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

11 year old author Natasha Huemer is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her debut #PictureBook Puppy's Garden Adventure. Natasha talks about what is was like writing the book and how her friends are reacting to it. We are also joined by author & special needs teacher Anita Kay Newman celebrating her book Clark the Colorblind Chameleon. Anita hopes this book will inspire kids with learning challenges to know they can succeed. Click here to visit Natasha's website - https://thinkaheadkids.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Linda Meeker is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #PictureBook Thank You, Mama. Linda tells us Thank You, Mama will delight parents and kids alike as it follows a little boy exploring different foods—from vegetables to sushi—and trying to pick his favorite. The bookencourages children to try new foods and become happy, healthy eaters and models respect, manners, and thankfulness Click here to visit Linda's website - https://www.greyandmama.com/thank-you-mama-book Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

School counselor and author Cassie D'Addeo is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her debut #PictureBook Riley and Milo. Cassie tells us this book is designed to help us navigate conversations regarding grief and loss with our kids. Cassie also talks about how we can answer questions our kids might have about school shootings and other acts of violence our kids might hear about. Click here to visit Cassie's instagram page - https://www.instagram.com/riley_and_milo_thebook/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Lorelei Savaryn is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #MiddleGrade #Novel The Edge Of In Between. Lorelei tells us this is a creepy, magical retelling of The Secret Garden. We also talk about how reading spooky books can empower tweens and teens. Click here to visit Lorelei's website - https://loreleisavaryn.com/the-edge-of-in-between/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Donny Abbott is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his debut #PictureBook Stanley the Claustrophobic Miner. Donny tells us this is a book that's almost 25 years in the making and is a great story about a young boy who has a desire to be like his dad. But along the way he faces a couple of challenges that need solutions. This is a wonderful story that reminds us how we can turn our weaknesses into strengths. Click here to visit Donny's website - https://www.donnyabbott.com/store Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Debut #PictureBook #Author Ritu Anand is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Kara's Dream. Ritu tells us that Little Kara had big dreams. But she had seen others around her defeated by the obstacles thrown at them, and she was fearful she might endure the same fate and never attain her dreams. Kara, a young tree in the forest, decides to ask a wise, mature tree for advice. The mentoring helps Kara realize that she has everything within her to reach her dreams; she just needs to adjust to her surroundings and believe in herself. Click here to visit Ritu's website - https://rituzastoryteller.com/karas-dreams/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Dr Sidney Thompson is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his #MiddleGrade #Novel Kudzu's Enourmous New Life. This book follows a chipmunk, a dog and a young boy on the autism spectrum, as they band together in the power of companionship. Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Illustrator Melanie Hall returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her beautiful new #BoardBook A Summer Stroll In The City. Melanie tells us this lovely book celebrates the diversity and beauty of our cities. Melanie also talks about her relationship with Cathy Goldberg Fishman, the book's author and how we can encourage our kids to be creative. Click here to visit Melanie's website - https://www.mhallillustration.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Steph Katzovi is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her debut #MiddleGrade #Novel Hurricamp. Steph tells us When ten-and-three-quarter-year-old Noodle Newman heads off to sleepaway camp for the first time, it's an absolute disaster. Feeling horribly homesick, there's absolutely NO WAY Noodle will survive four whole weeks at camp. But as Hurricane Hilda approaches Camp Hillside, Noodle's entire existence is turned upside down. It isn't until Noodle faces her fears—and discovers some unlikely friendships along the way—that her misery turns into some pretty amazing memories. Click here to visit Steph's website - https://stephkatzovi.com/#about Click here to visit our website - www,readingwithyourkids.com

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