Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Lorrie Manosh is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate her new #KidLit The Feeling Closet, What Are You Wearing Today? This is a great resource for families that help kids learn how to identify & control their emotions.

We have such a great time speaker to NY Times Best Selling author/illustrator Jeffrey Brown. He is here to celebrate his new graphic novel Once Upon A Space Time. Don't miss this fun chat about space, imagination & supporting our kids creativity

Cynthia Jensen is here to celebrate The Tiniest Little Star. Take a peek into the life of a little star as she learns some of life's most valuable lessons. Loving herself and loving those around her. With it's beautiful and fun illustrations, this magical story teaches us to recognize our own value and the value of others.

Author / illustrator Chad Sell is on the podcast to celebrate his latest graphic novel Doodleville. We also talk about the value of reading graphic novels & how we can support our kids' creativity.

Dr. Raun Melmed is a developmental and behavioral pediatrician. He is also the co-author of the Marvin's Monster Diary Middle Grade series. He joins us with his co author Caroline Bliss Larsen to talk about the latest chapter in the series Trouble With Friends. Dr Raun also shares with us why he believes we should adopt a skills before pills approach when dealing with behavioral issues like ADHD.

Claire Hallinan returns to the podcast to celebrate Where My Breath Loves Me. This is a great book that will help kids, and parents, to be more mindful. Mindfulness is a tool for everyone in the world. With daily practices, we become curious to what is happening right in the moment. Clarity of the moment helps our mind to be calm, gentle, and compassionate. Best of all, recognizing each moment enhances our lives.

Rinda Beach returns to the podcast to celebrate her new #KidLit Lake Fun for You & Me. As Rinda tells us this book is part story - part souvenir. This is the perfect book for this uncertain Summer.

Annette Marie Griffin is here to celebrate the beauty of family, and her beautiful new board book. This colorful primer celebrates all kinds of families, giving each animal family a name. With dolphins and their pods, iguanas and their messes, and kitties and their litters, it's easy to learn about what makes a family . . . well, a family!

Oh what a fun time we have speaking with author Scott Rubin. His new #KidLit Naming Your Little Geek is a celebration of family and of Geek culture. Don't miss this fun and funny interview

Our Queen of Yucky Science, Heather Montgomery, returns to celebrate her soon to be released book "Who Gives A Poop?" We were amazed by all of the amazing things that we can learn from poop.

Imagine living in a World where everyone felt respected? Ny Jones believes we can make that dream a reality. She celebrates her inspiring & imaginative #PictureBook Dressed In Peace. We also talk about the importance of kids seeing kids of all races & religions respresented positively in #KidLit

This Summer is sure to be different. With some many opting for stay-cations due to Covid-19, families are going to need some great books to read together. Leslea Wahl is on to tell us about some great adventure stories we may want to read with our tweens.

We have a delightful time speaking with author / educator Paul Warnke. His debut picture book tells the story so many families experience. We also talk about helping kids develop empathy.

Theresa Julian brings the funny to this episode of the Reading With Your Kids Podcast. Her new book The Joke Machine teaches kids, and adults, how to create lots of laughs.

Three great interviews. We start with a conversation with 14 year old author Sophia Namazy. We next have a very emotional chat with Alicia McBride. To top things off we speak with our favorite school librarian Nadine Popper

Hola amigos. Today we say bienvenidos to author Diana Lee Santamaria. Diana is a bilingual preschool teacher. She created the Dlee series to give kids in underrepresented communities a chance to see themselves on the pages of a great book.

Fascinating conversation with A S Mackey. Imagine a book that will tell you the exact story you need to hear at that moment in your life. That is the premise of her middle grade novel The Edge Of Everywhen.

Since she was a young child Ammie Elliot has always loved conjuring up stories and filling them with colorful characters, sharing them with anyone and everyone who would listen. She is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate her new Dreamscapes #PictureBook Series

Katherine Factor is on the #RWYK #Podcast to introduce us the latest addition to the Choose Your Own Adventure series - Spies, Harry Houdini. This is a wonderfully interactive story starring one of the most mysterious masters of magic.

Stephanie Campisi is an Australian-born children's book author living in the US. Her bio says that she has slept in a cemetery, has a friend who was bullied by a prince, and has lived in a haunted house in a haunted town. Well, it says at least two of those factoids are true, maybe all of them. She is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate her latest #KidLit Five Sisters, published by our friends at Familus

Today on this sneak preview of Solve It For Kids we speak with Dr Kelsey Leonard. Dr Kelsey is a Water Scholar/Activist advocating for Indigenous water rights and international speaker. Dr Kelsey currently represents the Shinnecock Nation as the Tribal Co-Lead on the Mid-Atlantic Regional Planning Body of the U.S. National Ocean Council. She talks with us today about how we can make the World a better place by reconnecting with water.

Brian Weisfeld is on the podcast to tell us about Face The Music, the latest addition to his Start Up Squad series. this is a fun series that celebrates friendship, entrepreneurship, and perseverance.

What a collosally fun celebration of geek culture! Jason Fry is on to tell us about The Voyage, the latest book based on the Minecraft Video Game Universe. Jason also tells us about Jupiter Pirates & his many novels based on Star Wars

Debut author Charlie Mills is on to inspire kids to say "It's Cool To Be Me!". His wonderful picture book It's Cool To Be Me is an adventure story for 3-8 year olds which follows a boy on his quest for self acceptance.

What a great time we had speaking with Hanit Benbasset. Hanit was a shy, introverted child until the age of fifteen when she learned to use her inner powers of hope and self-love to become the person she wanted to be. She now seeks to empower children fulfill their greatest potential.

How do you cut a human being in half, and put them back together again? Sue-Anne Webster, Australia's First lady of Magic, is on this special Solve It episode of the show to tell us how she solved the problem to update this classic illusion to be able to be presented in a whole new way. Be sure to visit www.solveitforkids.com

Fascinating conversation with Diane Scaballoni is on the podcast to celebrate her two thought provoking kids books, "My Friendship With Doubt" & "Rulers Don't Measure", Diane hopes these books will provide tools for a more connected, peaceful and fulfilling life.

Arianne Costner is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate her hilarious #MiddleGrade #Novel My Life As A Potato. Arianne reminds how tough, & fun, life can be in Middle School. We also speak with author Harsha Sheelam.

Rick Morrison is on to celebrate his inspiring #KidLit The Hug Store. Rick wants kids & families to understand the benefits and importance of hugging. He also wants to inspire kids to honor and trust their instincts when they don't feel like hugging another person. We also talk about the future of hugging during this uncertain time

Heather Lean joins us to celebrate Angel Grandma. Angel Grandma is a heartfelt poem that connects your child to their loved one who has passed on. It is a beautifully written reminder that those who are gone are never forgotten and that they are watching over us.

Welcome to a sneak preview of the premier episode of Solve It For Kids. This new podcast gives kids and parents a peak into the World of scientists, engineers & other STEM experts as they use their talents to solve problems. Today Dr Brian Helmuth tells us how he solved the problem of mapping an underwater forest! Be sure to visit the Solve It For Kids Website https://solveitforkids.com/

Pam Allyn returns to the podcast to celebrate Scholastic's Summer Read a Palooza Program. Now more than ever it is critically important to keep kids engaged in summer reading to ensure their academic success in the fall. Scholastic is committed to providing at-home learning over the summer months with Scholastic Summer Read-a-Palooza.

Trinity Bursey celebrates her wonderful new #KidLit The Little Piano. This is the first in a series of rhyming books that reminds kids of this important truth, you are loved because you're you, not for what you can do.

Alexis Marie Chute returns to the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate the release of Inside The Sun, book three in her 8th Island Trilogy. Alexis speaks to us about the book and helping our kids cope during this challenging period in history.

Wonderful conversation with Louis Gambeski. Louis and his dog Libby are involved in a number of great initiatives that help kids develop a love of reading. Louis is a veteran educator and speaks about the importance of reading with our kids.

We have a fun time speaking with Stephanie Wilson Peterson about her new #MiddleGrade #Novel Grace's Ghost. This story revolves around 12 year old Grace, and the fact that all of her friends are ghosts! We also talk about how we can support & encourage our kids to write.

Our Dean of all things STEM & STEAM Jennifer Swanson is here to give us a preview of our new podcast Solve It For Kids! She tells us what inspired her to want to produce a podcast for kids. We also learn about some of the guests we will be meeting.

We love elephants, and we love speaking with authors who share our love for these beautiful, strong & intelligent creatures. June tells us about her new #PictureBook She Leads, published by our friends at Familius.

We have a wonderful time speaking with debut author Lilian Li. Her new #Novel House Of Koi is about identity and learning that, sometimes, your future is waiting for you in your past. Lillian speaks about the blessings and challenges of family.

Oh what a fun time we have with sister Eunice & Sabrina Moyle. They are on to celebrate their delightful new #KidLit, creativity, living in China and so much more. You are going to love the Moyle Sisters

Eleni Theodorou is passionate about inspiring kids to work together to create a culture of compassion in their schools. Her Noko the Knight series is a great way to begin a conversation with kids about bullying, compassion & cooperation.

Kids love learning languages. Daniel Williamson is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate his Look At Me I'm Learning series. This series is a great resource for families looking to help their kids develop the basics in 10 different languages

Jodi Darter, author of "When You Lived In My Belly", returns to the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate moms everywhere. This is a fascinating conversation about her book, parenting during the Covid-19 Pandemic, Mother's Day and more. Jodi also invites listeners to join her for special Facebook & Instagram readings of her book.

What in the World is a Cryptid? Lija Fisher is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate her Cryptid Duology. In this fun conversation we learn about cryptids and discover that many of these mythical creatures actually exist.

The Healing Library was created to provide resources for families looking to speak with their kids about difficult topics. Megan Schadlich returns to the #RWYK #Podcast to introduce the Healing Libraries just release kit addressing the Covid 19 pandemic. Find out more & download their Covid 19 kit at https://thehealinglibraryus.com

Tashia Beaty is a teacher's teacher. She is passionate about helping kids reach their full potential. Her Squilly the Chicken series helps us see kids who are on the autism spectrum in an entirely different light. By the end of this podcast you are going to be saying I want my kid to be in Ms Beaty's class.

Our friend Shawn P B Robinson is back on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate his new #KidLit series Annalynn the Canadian Spy. This is a fun chat, especially for folks who love Canada. Shawn talks about Maple Syrup, Poutine and all things Canadian.

Dr Carol wants kids to know that they have the power to do great things. Inspired by her grand daughter, and motivational speaker Les Brown, Dr Carol has created a wonderful story that will empower kids

Oh what a fun time we have talking about the Misadventures of the Magician's Son. Laurie Smollet Kutscera's new #MiddleGrade #Novel is a lot of fun for kids who love, or are entertained by, magic.

Vicky Fang is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate two great new books for Kids. "Layal & the Bots" and "Invent A Pet". Vicky loves to write books that introduce kids to #STEM fields.