Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Author Duri Durbin is in the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #ChapterBook Little Cat & Dog Birthday Bake. Understanding and controling our emotions can be tough for anyone, especially young kids. Duri hopes her books will be a resource for families looking to help their kids make great choices and be in control of their feelings. Click here to visit Duri's website - https://www.doridurbin.com/about Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Victor O Santos is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his delightful #PictureBook My Dad, My Rock. This is a beautiful story about the special relationship between a child and his father. Victor also shares a story of the nightmare his in-laws experienced fleeing the Russian invastion of Ukraine Click here to visit Victor's website - https://linguacious-2005.myshopify.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Aris Roberts is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his #PictureBook Bizzy's Wings. Aris, wh is 16 years old, tells us this wonderfully illustrated picture book will help children learn more about bees and dealing with insecurities! Aris also tells us what it is like to live on a farm that is home to over one million bees! Click here to visit Aris' Amazon page - https://amzn.to/36QMZp1 Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Lisa Jacovski is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her Let's Talk #PictureBook series. This is a fun series that portrays kids on the autism spectrum in a postive way. It is a great way for all kids to learn that kids oon the autism spectrum can be great friends Click here to visit Lisa's website - https://www.lisajayauthor.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Erika Bud is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #POdcast to celebrate the first book in her Travel Rangers Series titled Mission To Australia. Erika hopes that by sharing her love of adventure she will inspire families to travel and explore our beautiful world. Click here to visit Erika's website - http://teamtravelrangers.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Award winning educator Kerry Gallagher returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to give parents the information they need to evaluate the state of their kids digital wellness. This is an episode you do not want to miss Click here to visit Kerry's website - http://www.kerryhawk02.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Two of our fantastic past guests bring lots of fun to this episode of the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast! Steven Joseph is on the celerbate Snoodles, Kidoodles, Poodles and Lots and Lots of Noddles. And Amalia Hoffman returns to celebrate Marsha Munching. Click here to visit Steven's website - https://www.stevenjosephauthor.com/ Click here to visit Amalia's website - http://www.amaliahoffman.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Mitali Perkins is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #PictureBook Bare Tree And Little Wind, A Story For Holy Week. Mitali tells us this is a lyrical, captivating retelling of the Palm Sunday and Easter story that she hopes will become a beloved tradition for families of faith. Click here to visit Mitali's website - https://www.mitaliperkins.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Jason Sheehan is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his debut #MiddleGrade #Novel Children Of The Flying City. This is an exciting story about a flying city that finds itself surrounded by a massive armada ready to invade. Jason talks about his feelings about this book launching at the same time of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Mental health and addictions counselor Richard Capriola is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to share important information with parents about addiction. Richard tells us his book The Addicted Child is a parent's guide to adolescent substance abuse. In Non-technical language parents learn how to identify and find treatment programs for their child. Click here to visit Richard's website - https://helptheaddictedchild.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Sasha Graham is on the #ReadingWithYourKIds #Podcast to celebrate her Tiny Ninja series of Kids' Books. Sasha tells us we are each born with own Tiny Ninja who is the very best version of us. Our Tiny Ninjas are brave, patient, kind and compassionate. They are always there for us, all we have to do is listen. Click here to visit Sasha's website - https://www.tinyninjabooks.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Rachel Tomlinson is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #PictureBook A Blue Kind Of Day. The author of Teaching Kids To Be Kind, Rachel tells us that A Blue Kind of Day explores how depression might feel in the body and shows us how to support the people we love with patience, care, and empathy. Click here to visit Rachel's website - https://www.towardwellbeing.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Adrian Gonzalez is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate "Unexplainable Adventures". Adrian tells us this book will teach kids what schools and TV don't. It's for super parents that are raising super children. Click here to visit Adrian's website - https://unexplainableadventures.com/about/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Christina Dankert is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate The Kindness Machine. Christina tells us the book tells the story of a second grade teacher who brings a special machine to class that shows the students exactly what they can do to bring kindness to their classroom and into their own heart! Christina also wants kids, and adults, to remember to be kind to themselves. Click here to visit Christina's website - https://christinadankert.com/books/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Rajani LaRocca returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #PictureBook I"ll Go And Comeback. Rajani tells us this is a tender and beautifully illustrated story about a girl in America and her grandmother in India, whose love stretches between languages and cultures—and across the world. Click here to visit Rajani's website - https://www.rajanilarocca.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Miri Leshem-Pelly is on the #ReadingWithYourKIds #Podcast to celebrate her new #PictureBook Penny and the Plain Piece of Paper. This is a wonderful book that encourages kids to explore their world and unleash their imaginations. Click here to visit Miri's website - http://mirileshembooks.com/books/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Armando Rodriguez is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his debut #ChildrensBook Anything's Possible!: What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up? Armando is an educator who is passionate about inspiring kids to believe that anything is possible. Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Lisa Wee is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #PictureBook Li Na Is My Name. Lisa tells us Li-Na is about a little girl who refused to be stereotyped. It is a story that encourages kids to be kids until they are ready to be who they want to be. Click here to visit Lisa's website - https://www.lisawee12.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Amy Kavelaris is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #PictureBook Good Morning, Little One: New Mercies and Prayers to Carry You Through the Day. Amy tells us that the book is filled with comforting affirmations that will remind kids that God is always with them and carrying them through their day. Click here to visit our webssite - www.readingwithyourkids.com

One of our favorite guests Derek Taylor Kent returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his new book Hysterical Rhymes and How You Can Rhyme Too! Derek tells us this books is filled with hundreds of hilarious children's poems that are fun for the whole family. It also includes interactive lessons on how to read, understand, and write your own poetry! Click here to visit Derek's website - https://whimsicalworldbooks.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Lisa Stringfellow is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her debut #MiddleGrade #Novel A Comb Of Wishes. Lisa tells us she was a voracious reader, and that books always took her to places where her imagination thrived. She loves writing stories that spark that same wonder in others. A Comb Of Wishes introduces us to Kela who, while grieving the loss of her mother encounters a wrathful mermaid. Click here to visit Lisa's website - https://www.lisastringfellow.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

The Space Gal Emily Calandrelli returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #PictureBook Reach For The Stars. Emily gets a bit emotional as she tells us that this is a book that follows a child throughout life. At each stage the child reaches for new and exciting things while the adult teaches them new things about the universe and about life…until they have nothing left to teach. Click here to visit Emily's website - https://www.thespacegal.com/books Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Dr Beth Brown returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate the latest book in her Divot & Swish series. Dr Beth tells us that in this bookour two familiar characters develop a new friendship, explore the Ozark Mountains on bicycles, and practice creating the superpower of confidence. Click here to visit Dr Beth's website - https://adventureswithdivotandswish.com/store/p/in-ozark Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Chari Smith & her daughter Elle are on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate their new #PictureBook The Piano. Chari tells us this is a heartwarming story told from the point of view from the Piano. We also have a lot of fun speaking with Elle about illustrating her first picture book. Click here to visit Chari's website - https://www.charismith.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Today we are celebrating two great books for young listeners. Racehl Tarfman Perez celebrates 3 P's For Potty, a great way to help kids potty train. And Jazmine Williams celebrates Hungry For A Snack, a super way to talk to kids about eating healthy. Click here to visit Rachel's website - https://rachaeltarfmanperez.com/ Click here to visit Jazmine's website - https://hungryforasnack.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Lisa Yee is on the #ReadingwithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Maizy Chen's Last Chance. Lisa tells us she is a bit nervous sharing this book with the World, as it is the most personal book she has ever written. It is a fun conversation about family, culture and friendships. Click here to visit Lisa's website - http://www.lisayee.com/books--awards.html Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Irene Latham is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her latest #PictureBook Snails Ark. This is a delightful retelling of a very familiar story from a very different perspective. Irene and Jedlie have a great conversation about what it must be like witnessing big events through small eyes. Click here to visit Irene's website - https://www.irenelatham.com/snails_ark.html Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Luke Hohmann is on the #Readingwithyourkids #Podcast to introduce us to First Root, an innovative way to help kids become financially literate. Luke tells us the the heart of First Root is Participatory Budgeting: youth are given a real money budget and work together to decide how to invest it. In the process, they learn core life skills in financial literacy, civics, and design thinking. Click here to visit Luke's website - https://firstroot.co Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Andrea Wang is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her latest #PictureBook Watercress. Andrea tells us this multi award winning book was inspired by memories of being the only Asian child growing up in rural Ohio community. Click here to visit Andrea's website - https://andreaywang.com/about/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Emmy Nominated TV Anchor, Award- Winning Children's Book Author and Publisher Leticia Ordaz returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her latest #bilingual #childrensbook The Carousel King and the Space Mission. Leticia tells us why she believes it is so important for kids to have access to bilingual books and to see themselves represented in the pages of books. Click here to visit Leticia's website - https://cielitolindobooks.com/home Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Megan Barella, the Happy Home Mastermind, is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to remind parents of how important it is to build meaningful connections with kids. She believes reading together can be an essential tool in construction those connections. Click here to visit Megan's website - https://www.meganbarella.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Stephan Kalinski is on the #ReadingWithYourKIds #Podcast to celebrate Fairy Tales Retold. Stephan tells us the inspiration to retell some classic fairy tales came as he was reading to his daughter. It bothered him that all of the princesses in the stories were beautiful and needed to be saved. He decided to change the word beautiful to brave, and suddenly his daughter's eyes lit up. At that moment he knew he wanted to share his retellings with the world. Click here to visit Stephan's website - https://www.fairytales-retold.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

We have two fantastic authors on the show today. Author & Speech Pathologist Denise Cesare is on the podcast to celebrate her book Moments In Motion With Love. Aditi Wardhan Singh returns to the podcast to celebrate her Sparkling Me series. Click here to visit Denise's Website - https://www.denisecesare.com/ Click here to visit Aditi's website - https://raisingworldchildren.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Author & Playwright Winter Miller is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #PictureBook Not A Cat. This book was inspired by Winter's Cat Gatto. Gato wants to make one thing perfectly clear: Although he has four legs, two ears, and a long, long tail, the word "cat" does not define him. Winter tells us she wants to encourage parents to accept, support and appreciate their kids now, and as they grow. Click here to visit Winter's website - https://wintermiller.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Andrea Coke returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Molly Morningstar Carnival Girl. This book captures all the joy surrounding Carnival in the beautiful nation of Barbados. Andrea tells us as a teacher and a speech-language pathologist, her goal is to promote literacy, language and social-emotional skills for young learners. She believes all of these begin with families. Click here to visit Andrea's website - https://abcbooknook.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Author Jan Zauzmer & Illustrator Corlette Douglas are on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate their new #PictureBook Maxine's Critters Get The Vaccine Jitters. This is a timely and timeless story that would be the perfect start of a family converation about vaccines and health care. Click here to visit Jan's website - https://theexperimentpublishing.com/creator/jan-zauzmer/ Click here to visit Corlette's website - http://corcorart.squarespace.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Priya Kumari is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her beautiful #PictureBook Leaf Talks Peace, Buddha's Message Of Harmony. Priya tells us this book playfully explains Buddha's message of the interdependent origins of all life through the eyes of a leaf called Harmony, who lives on the Bodhi Tree. Priya also tells us what it was like to have His Holiness The Dali Lama write the books forward. Click here to visit Priya's Kickstarter page - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1528429379/leaf-talks-peace-buddhas-message-of-harmony Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Álvaro Carrasco is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate BraveUp! BraveUp! is an innovative software that schools can use to prevent bullying and aid in a school's quest to build a culture of respect and inclusion. The software is making a difference in schools throughout Latin America and here in the US. Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Internationally acclaimed R & B recording artist Alaura Lovelight is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate the You Matter Movement. Alaura uses music to inspire, empower and build confidence in young people. Click here to visit Alaura's website - https://www.lovelightsoundmusic.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Talia Madden is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate The Colors They Shared. Talia is passionate about helping kids become solutionaries. We are also joined by Gulistan Yildiz Mentes who is celebrating her latest book The Helpful Deer. Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Dr Peter Salerno is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his new #SelfHelp Book Fit For Off Duty. Dr Peter reminds us that every firefighter is a trauma survivor. Even veteran firefighters may not realize this. But constant exposure to traumatic events takes a serious toll. He hopes to help those first responders and their families heal. Click here to visit Dr Peter's website - https://www.drpetersalerno.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Cindy Williams Schrauben is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her debut #PictureBook This Could Be You! Cindy tells us this book explores growth mindset principles and encourages kids to imagine possibilities, believe, and achieve. Click here to visit Cindy's website - https://cindyschrauben.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readngwithyourkids.com

Heather Davis is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #PictureBook Into Justin's World. Heather tells us this book is based on the life of her adopted son Justin, who has a severe developmental disability. This engaging, rhyming story allows readers to see the magic and beauty of Justin's world--one driven by his sensory processing disorder and unique way of looking at the world--and will open their eyes to just how different his world is. Click here to visit Heather's website - https://heathershelpfulstories.com/products/into-justins-world-paperback Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Lindsay Gizicki is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #PictureBook To The Moon & Back. Lindsay believes it is vital to show children that their parents can go on these wild, exciting experiences with them. Our goal is to create worlds where children can express their creativity, and sometimes let mom and dad tag along too. Click here to visit Lindsay's website - https://www.hankarooreadings.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Arielle Skinner is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her debut #PictureBook I Am A Sunflower, The Sunflower Is Me. Arielle tells us she grew up in the foster care system and how daring to dream helped her survive an abusive foster home. Click here to visit Arielle's website - https://www.arielleskinner.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Missy Tarantino is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Carla's Adventure In Kenya, the latest book in her Traveling Trunk series. Missy is a Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Teacher. She loves helping kids adapt to their new homes, and loves learning about their cultures. She writes to encourage all kids to see the humanity that connects us all. Click here to visit Missy's website - https://missytarantino.com/about/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Michael DeMaio is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate two new books that are based on his popular Mr DeMaio #YouTube channel. He tells us what the biggest thing in the Universe is and let's us know about some record breaking disasters. Click here to visit Mr DeMaio's YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/mrdemaio7 Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Marriage & family therapist Holli Kenley is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Shifting Bravely: A Path to Growth, Healing, and Transformation. Holli tells us how information found in this book can help parents waken the seeds of healhty change that live in all of us. Click here to visit Holli's website - www.HolliKenley.com Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

What in the World is Sociocracy? Hope Wilder is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to tell us that it is all about making sure that everyone's voice is heard when making decisions. Sociocracy helps to create more human organizations. Click here to visit Hope's website - https://www.sociocracyforall.org/start-here/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Jacob Deskins is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his new "MiddleGrade #Novel A Trip on the Tundra Explorer: An Alaskan Adventure Story. Jacob tells us this story in based on his own experience as a teacher in the Alaskan Bush. It is a fascinating conversation about friendship, community and a part of our Nation most know little about. Click here to find Jacob's book on Amazon - https://amzn.to/34GAlrp Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com