Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Two great authors are on this episode of the Reading With Your Kids Podcast.Rosie Pova tells us what it was like immigrating to the US, and about her great book Sunday Rain. Christine Villa celebrates her fun picture book ZooBooLoo. Guest host Hannah Pat Oboyski also joins us. Please click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Michelle Schaub is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate her wonderful #PictureBook Kindness Is A Kite String, The Uplifting Power Of Empathy. Michelle wants kids to experience the power of empathy, to see how it spreads happiness like sunshine and builds bridges between diverse people and groups. Click here to visit Michelle's website - http://www.michelleschaub.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Our special Protecting The Planet With Your Kids series continues with a conversation with Alan Hesse. Alan is an author-illustrator, an educator and a conservation biologist. He comes to us from his home base in beautiful, bio-diverse nation of Ecuador. His graphic novel series follows the adventures of a polar bear named Captain Polo. Alan tells us this is a wonderful way to introduce kids, especially reluctant readers, to the issue of climate change. Click here to visit Alan's website - https://alanhesse.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.ReadingWithYourKids.com

Lori Orlinsky returns to the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate her latest Certified Great Read "Balloons for Tiger". If you have ever loved a pet you know how hard it can be when it is time to say goodbye. Lori's new book is a wonderful resource that families can use to help kids process and talk about those difficult times. Click here to visit Lori's website - https://loriorlinskyauthor.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.ReadingWithYourKids.com

Julian Reeve is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate Captain Perfection & the Secret of Self Compassion. Julian tells us that self-compassion is 'the art of being kind to yourself' and is proven to help manage perfectionism, channeling it in healthier ways. This self-help book inspires children to understand their perfectionism before encouraging them to build their very own 'self-compassion superpower', a valuable resource when unhealthy perfectionism hits. Click here to visit Julian's website - https://captain-perfection.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.ReadingWithYourKids.com

Vincent M Kelly is on the show to celebrate his wonderful children's book All People Are Beautiful. Vincent believes that there's no better way to talk about diversity and acceptance than with bright colors, fun artwork and a reminder that we are all beautiful. Click here to visit Vincent's website - https://vincentmkelly.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Amanda Lauer & Carolyn Astfalk, two members of CatholicTeenBooks.com, talk to us about ways we can use books to talk about faith with our teens. Both authors agree that talking about faith filled fiction can be a more comfortable way for families to talk about difficult topics. Click here to visit www.CatholicTeenBooks.com Click here to visit our website - www.ReadingWithYourKids.com

Ilyasah Shabazz was just two years old when her father, civil rights leader Malcolm X, was murdered. She is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her powerful new book The Awakening of Malcolm X. This is a powerful narrative account of the activist's adolescent years in jail. Click here to visit Ilyasah's website - https://www.ilyasahshabazz.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.ReadingWithYourKids.com

Alexia Brown welcomes Mary DeMocker to the second episode of Protecting The Planet With Your Kids. Mary is the author of The Parents' Guide to Climate Revolution: 100 Ways to Build a Fossil-Free Future, Raise Empowered Kids, and Still Get a Good Night's Sleep. This is an important book that gives parents information they need to get families working together to protect our planet. Click here to visit Mary's website - https://www.marydemocker.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.ReadingWithYourKids.com

Today we welcome Miss Storybook to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast Miss Storybook is the host of a fun Youtube Channel for kids. She tells us her IMAGINICAL MAILBOX is a welcoming place for children of all ages to share their stories. She celebrates all voices from far and wide and encourage everyone to be their own author. Click Here To Visit Miss Storybook's Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf2PCQe3WWn1X0dLfUkFadA Click here to visit our website - www.jedlie.com

Don't miss this powerful & inspiring conversation with Steve Pemberton. Steve's story is about defying seemingly insurmountable odds to become a trail-blazing corporate executive, enlightened diversity leader, visionary youth advocate, and acclaimed speaker. His best-selling memoir, A Chance in the World, recounts his triumphant life journey and drive to become a man of resilience, determination and vision. Click here to visit Steve's website - https://www.stevepemberton.io/ Click here to visit our website - www.ReadingWithYourKids.com

Carmen Viktoria Gamper is on the #Podcast to celebrate her Flow To Learn Parent's Guide. This is an uplifting, illustrated guide with 52 weeks of insights into flow states, mindful support, and practical suggestions to create inspiring play and learning environments. Child-led learning opportunities readily entice children to focus deeply, which boosts their love for learning, creativity, and well-being while freeing up the adult's time. Click here to visit the Flow To Learn Website - https://flowtolearn.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.ReadingWithYourKids.com

Time for another Saturday Double Header! Elyssa Nicole Trust celebrates Daisy Moves To America and talks about how hard it can be to be the new kid at school. And Sharice Rascoe celebrate Shaina's World, My Family & Autism, which is based on her life growing up with two brothers on the autism spectrum Please visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Author Luke Cunningham is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate his #MiddleGrade #Novel LEO, Inventor Extraordinaire. Luke tells us this book is going to excite kids, and adults, who love mysteries and puzzles. He also tells why he thinks reading this book together with your kids is a perfect way to get them interested in the STEM fields. Please visit our website - www.ReadingWithYourKids.com

We are celebrating Earth Day 2021 with a series of special episodes we are calling Protecting The Planet With Your Kids! Alexia Brown joins Jedlie to interview Jodi Wheeler-Toppen, author of This Is A Book You Read With a Worm. Jodi tells us why it is important to speak with our young kids about climate change, and how we can do it without scaring them. She also shares some fun & totally interactive activities your family can do with a worm. Click here to visit Jodi's website - https://onceuponasciencebook.com/ Click here to visit our special Protecting The Planet With Your Kids Website - www.ProtectingThePnaetWithYourKids.com

Ruth Spiro is on the podcast to celebrate her delightful new picture book Maxine & the Greatest Garden Ever. We also talk about Ruth's amazing Baby Loves Science series which teaches very young kids about gravity, engineering and quarks! Click here to visit Ruth's website - https://ruthspiro.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.ReadingWithYourKids.com

J B Frank joins us for a fun celebration of Count On Me, 1, 2, 3! The World can be a scary place sometimes. It is a good thing there are so many people we can count on to love & support us. We also celebrate Somewhere In The City. Join us as we talk about the many benefits kids, and parents, experience reading together. Click here to visit J B's website - https://jbfrank.net/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Talitha Shipman celebrates her picture book Finding Beauty. Talitha tells us you are beautiful from the top of your head to the tip of your toes--but beauty is far more than something you can have. It's also something you have to find. In other people. In nature. In acts of kindness. In math, and art, and music, and sports. Click here to visit Talitha's website - http://www.talithashipman.com/ Please click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Dori Hillestead Butler & Kevan Atteberry are on the podcast to celebrate Pet Parade, the second book in their Dear Beast series. Dori tells us about the challenges she experienced telling an epistolary story, through a series of letters between pets. Mikaela Wilson also joins us to celebrate her Live, Laugh & Grow series. Please visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Dr Christine Isley Farmer celebrates Finding My Yip, the first book in her Boomer's Tale Series. This book tells the story of how a dog that couldn't yip and a girl who stutters are able to find their voices. Dr Christine is Professor Emerita of Music at Middle Tennessee State University. The power of stories and music's healing qualities have woven their way through her life and inspired Finding My Yip. Click here to visit Dr Christine's website - https://goodreadsbychristine.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Educator & author Ben Lancour is on the podcast to celebrate his debut picture book Henry and the Gym Monster. Ben talks about the inspiration for writing a book that helps kids learn to make better decisions in the physical education setting. He also helps us understand how gym class has evolved. Click here to purchase Henry and the Gym Monster on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3a8p4zW Please visit our web site www.readingwithyourkids.com

Donna Galanti is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #MiddleGrade #Novel Unicorn Island. This series tells the stories of a young girl who discovers a mysterious island full of mythical beasts and darker dangers! We have a wonderful time speaking with Donna about what inspires her to write for this audience. Please consider supporting the podcast by using this link to purchase Unicorn Island on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3dU9V6f Please visit our website - www.ReadingWithYourKids.com

Dr Lucille Burbank is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate The Inside Secrets Of Sesame Street. Dr Lucille served as educational consultant for this show that changed so many lives. She tells us how the series, started as a way to give all kids the foundation to become life long readers and learners. You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase Dr Lucille's Books on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3dYiUn7 Please visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

This is such a fun conversation. Sean March joins us to celebrate his Middle Grade Novel Little Wade and Watchtower: Abigail and the Great Gang Trap. Sean talks to us about how we can help our kids discover they can be braver than they ever imagined. Click here to visit Sean's website - https://www.littlewadeandwatchtower.com/ Please visit our website - www.ReadingWithYourKids.com

It's Double Header Saturday. During the Summer of 2021 we will be featuring two great authors on our Saturday podcasts. Kathleen Davis tells us how her kids' fear of the dark inspired her to write Brave. And Marla Huehmer shares ways families can have fun making their own picture books. Please visit our website www.readingwithyourkids.com

Therese Van Ryne is on the podcast to celebrate Zippy's Special Gift. This delightful picture book, which has been named a Reading With Your Kids Certified Great Read, helps remind kids to celebrate their unique talents and abilities. Click here to support the podcast by purchasing Zippy on Amazon - https://amzn.to/2Q17F4Q Please visit our website - www.ReadingWithYourKids.com

Emmy winning Sports Anchor & author Andrew Luria celebrates his Adventures Of Charlie Marley Middle Grade Series. This is a fun series that takes readers back in time to some of the most celebrated moments in sports history. Click here to visit Andrew's Website - https://www.charliemarley.com/ Please visit our website - www.ReadingWithYourKids.com

Author & Physician Rajani LaRocca celebrates her middle grade novel in verse "Red, White & Whole."Reha has two lives: one that is Indian, one that is not. It is 1983, and she is thirteen, and in one life, she loves hanging out with friends, dancing to pop music, and watching Cyndi Lauper on MTV. In the other, she listens to Hindi film songs, wears homemade clothes, and spends her weekends with her Indian community. Click here to visit Rajani's website - https://www.rajanilarocca.com/ Please visit our website - www.ReadingWithYourKids.com

Today we are joined by Erminia & Tania, two incredibly talented young women who are part of the team of authors who created Voces Sin Fronteras, Our Stories, Our Truth. This is a collection of comics that reveal the human side of the immigration debate. Joining them is the founder of Shout Mouth Press Kathy Crutcher. You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase Voce Sin Fronteras on Amazon - https://amzn.to/2OnqfDS Please visit our website - www.ReadingWithYourKids.com

Award winning Children's Author & School Librarian Kena Sosa celebrates her children's book Rey Antonio - Rey Feo, along with her other wonderful books. We also have a passionate discussion about the value of a great school library Click here to visit Kena's website - https://www.kenasosa.com/ Please visit our website - www.ReadingWithYourKids.com

Kids who are deaf and hearing impaired can be great friends! Michelle Wagner celebrates Mickey On The Move, a heartwarming picture book inspired by her son. This is a wonderful conversation about accepting differences and inclusion. You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase Mickey on the Move from Amazon - https://amzn.to/3fu3HfQ Please visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Dr Beth Brown is on the podcast to celebrate Adventures With Divot & Swish in Costa Rica - The Superpower of Courage. Dr Beth wants to inspire kids to find the courage to go outside of their comfort zone to explore new places and adventures, and to meet new friends. Click here to visit Dr Beth's website - https://adventureswithdivotandswish.com/about Please visit our website - www.ReadingWithYourKids.com

Multi award winning author Jane Yolen is on the podcast to celebrate Bear Outside, one of the 400 books Jane has had published. Jane tells us how the idea that grew into this book was planted after she saw a bizarre drawing of a little girl staring out of a bear's mouth. Jane also tells us how we train ourselves to see the hundreds of story ideas that surround us every moment of every day. Click here to visit Jane's web site - https://www.janeyolen.com/ Please visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Corinna Turner returns to the podcast to celebrate her novel The Boy Who Knew, Carlo Acutis. This is the latest in Corinna's Friends In High Places series. We have a great conversation about the novel and about the Catholic understanding of our relationship with the Communion of Saints. You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase Corinna's books on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3dlz5u8 Please visit our website - www.ReadingWithYourKids.com

We have a fantastic time speaking with author/diplomat/entrepreneur Morgan Limo. Morgan joins us from Kampala, Uganda to celebrate Escape From The Baggage Claim. Morgan is passionate about igniting kids' curiosity about the many wonderful places and cultures in our World. You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase Morgan's book from Amazon - https://amzn.to/39CIhtl Please visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

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. You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase Dezi's book on Amazon - https://amzn.to/39koheS Please visit our website - www.ReadingWithYourKids.com

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? You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase Baseball's Leading Lady on Amazon - https://amzn.to/2P9Nykv Please visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

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. You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase Smelly Kelly on Amazon - https://amzn.to/311teoa Please visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

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. You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase The Rock From The Sky from Amazon - https://amzn.to/3r6ggQG Please visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

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 You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase Let's Visit The Solar System - https://amzn.to/3vIhULL Please visit our web site - www.ReadingWithYourKids.com

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. Click here to visit www.NudgingTheImagination.com Please visit our website - www.ReadingWithYourKids.com

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. You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase Jennifer's book on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3lryuus Please visit our website - www.ReadingWithYourKids.com

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. Click here to visit Hilary's web site - https://www.hilaryrobinson.co.uk/ Please visit our web site - www.ReadingWithYourKids.com

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. You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase Riley Madison on Amazon - https://amzn.to/2NjkpCP Please visit our website - www.ReadingWithYourKids.com

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 Click here to visit www.CatholicTeenBooks.com Please visit our website - www.ReadingWithYourKids.com

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. Please click here to visit our web site - www.readingwithyourkids.com

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. Click here to visit the Look Book Hunt Website - https://thelookbookhunt.com/wp/ Click here to visit Carolyn's website - https://carolynsart.tumblr.com/ Please click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

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. Click here to support the podcast by purchasing Pizza Boy & the Super Squad on Amazon - https://amzn.to/30IH6DJ Please visit our web site - www.readingwithyourkids.com