Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Get ready to laugh. Jaimie Engle is here to celebrate her middle grade novel Metal Mouth. Jaimie introduces us to her main character Mahlorie who has a near-death experience and can suddenly hear a boy's voice in her head!

Today we welcome the author of the Sherlock Academy series F C Shaw. F C tells us about the latest and last book in the popular middle grade series Moriarty's Final Threat. F C also tells us about The Magical Flight of Dodie Rue

Today we welcome New Zealand author Katie Pye. She is here to celebrate her wonderfully fun Fairytale Fraud series. Katie tells us that these rhyming books books are delightful and highlights a well-being theme.

We have a great time speaking with author Manuel Nunez about becoming a new dad, fatherhood and his debut picture book Noah and Baby Dragon.

David Sable is an author, entrepreneur & social activist. His new #KidLit What Would You Wish For? guides readers young and old through an imaginative, inspirational journey to think about how they can change the world for good.

We are republishing a recent episode of the Solve It For Kids Podcast. In this episode Jennifer Swanson & Jedlie speak with Astronaut Cady Coleman. Cady tells us how we can live in Space. She also tells us what it is like to wake up in space & realize there is an unknown being banging on your space station!

Author & spoken word artist Camryn Wells returns to the podcast to discuss how we can work together to support black lives today to create a better World for everyone tomorrow

Our friend Leslea Wahl returns to the podcast to share some of her favorite Summer themed books we can read with our tweens and teens. Leslea reminds us of the value of continue to read and co-read with our kids as they advance in school.

Our friend Farhan Khalid returns to the show to celebrate his new #KidLit Cars Go Vroom. This is a wonderful book that teaches your little one about opposites, colors, numbers, sizes, and sounds. All expressed through a love of cars. Most importantly, this book includes a subtle message on diversity. We can all be different, yet in many ways the same.

Today we welcome the author of I Am Empathetic Amanda Cottrell, author of I Am Empathetic. Empathetic is a big word! Teaching kids to be empathetic and understanding empathy can be a challenge. Help the kids in your life understand empathy and build positive relationships. Being empathetic is an important skill to balance.

Are you like many parents, just dreading the day your kids will ask you "where do babies come from?" Emily Farranto's new #KidLit Animals Mate gives families a great way to begin having safe, age appropriate conversations about sex and reproduction

This is a special rebroadcast of the Solve it For Kids Podcast. Today we meet acclaimed illustrator Vanessa Brantley Newton. Vanessa attended both SVA and FIT of New York, where she studied fashion and children's illustration. Vanessa celebrates self-love and acceptance of all cultures through her work, and hopes to inspire young readers to find their own voices. Today she helps us solve the problem of how to bring an illustration to life.

Our favorite elementary school music teacher Vicky Weber is back to celebrate The Song Garden. This wonderful new #PictureBook teaches children that their creations are truly their own

Darren Garwood joins us to celebrate his relationship with his son Jackson & the inspiring Jackson Superhero #PictureBook series that grew from that relationship. By day, a rare disease limits Jackson's ability to move freely, but at night he is far from grounded. When the sleeping hours come around, and weightlessness takes over, Jackson takes to the skies. He knows what it means to need the support of others, which is why when he hears a call for help, he is quickly there to lend a hand.

Hans & Jennifer Appel are educators who want to help schools everywhere develop a culture where everyone feels empowered, appreciated and passionate about learning & life. This is a fascinating conversation that will fill you with hope for the future.

Oh we have a most wonderful time speaking with author & world traveler Titi Sule. Titi celebrates her engaging #PictureBook series that takes kids to amazing places all around the World. And we share a secret to help you have more authentic travels.

Lois Letchford calls herself a literacy problem solver. She has been solving kids problems with literacy for decades. Her journey began when a school diagnostician called her 7 year old son a failure, someone unable to learn to read. Lois refused to accept that diagnosis, and was able to discover a strategy that helped her child learn to read, and ultimately earn his Ph.D from Oxford University. She has since taken those lessons and helped kids around the World experience reading success.

Jessica Dawn came to the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate her new #KidLit Stay At Home. The interview took an incredibly fun, enlightening and empowering turn when Jessica revealed she considers her dyslexia as a gift.

Dr Terance Shipman is a veteran educator & author of Mr Shipman's Kindergarten Chronicles. He returns to the podcast to have an open and powerful conversation about how we can all work together to create a nation & world that is great for everyone

Author Lora Hyler returns to the podcast to celebrate her new #MiddleGrade #Novel Our Bodies Stay Home, Our Imaginations Run Free. This is a wonderful story that helps kids navigate the sometimes scary new World created by Covid 19

We have a delightful conversation with author Tamsin Wood. She loves inspiring kids to dream, and her delightful Cangleford Nock series is filled with hope and imagination.

Our Dean of all things STEM & STEAM returns to celebrate her new non-fiction book Beastly Bionics. This is a fun & fascinating conversation about robots that mimic movements & abilities of animals.

Dr Michael Waters is the author of a powerful new book titled For Beautiful Black Boys Who Believe In A Better World. Dr Michael tells us how his son inspired him to write this book, and what he thinks we need to do to create a better world.

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.