Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Mother / daughter creative team Jennifer Lawson & Katie Jaffe are on the podcast to celebrate their inspiring picture book Fly, Fly Again. We have a great conversation about how we can encourage our kids' curiosity and imagination. Please support the podcast by using this link to purchase Fly, Fly Again on Amazon

Today we welcome award-winning duo Colette Freedman and Kimberly Much. They are here to celebrate their magical coming of age story The Reluctant Fairy Godmother and the Absolutely Positively Impossible Good Deed. This is a must read together story for anyone who feels left out. You can support the podcast by clicking this link to purchase The Reluctant Fairy Godmother

This episode of the podcast features sibling rivalry at it's best! Jennifer Holm and her brother Matthew Holm are on to celebrate their delightful new #Kidlit The Evil Princess Vs The Brave Knight. Super fun conversation about siblings, creativity and cooperation. Support the podcast by clicking on this link to purchase The Evil Princess Vs The Brave Knight on Amazon

We talk a lot about the power of reading with our kids here on the podcast. We celebrate all the benefits kids get from reading together with their families. We don't talk nearly enough about the equally important need to talk with our kids about finances. Sam Wils is on the podcast to introduce us to Wing A Doos, a super resource for families that teaches primary aged children financial literacy Click here to visit the Wing A Doos site

We have a great time speaking to the driving force behind the powerful blog The Tiny Activist. Cory and Lee Locke-Hardy believe in the power of #kidlit to transform lives and society. They have created a blog they hope will amplify the voices of marginalized communities and peoples. Click here to visit The Tiny Activist

ADHD is a learning challenge that effects everyone. Katelyn Mabry is on the podcast to celebrate her powerful #Kidlit Hey It's Me I Have ADHD. This is a must read for any family who loves someone struggling with adhd. Click here to visit Katelyn's web page

We have a fabulous time speaking with author & educator Mark Gunning. Mark is the author of I Told You So, the first in the Adventures of William and Thomas Middle Grade series. We talk about the series, and we also take an indepth look at how we can inspire our reluctant readers to develop a love of reading and learning. Support the podcast by clicking here to purchase I Told You So on Amazon

In our first ever read aloud story time episode we welcome 6 year old Hayley Orlinsky to the show. Hayley will be reading Being Small Is Not So Bad After All. This inspiring picture book was written by her mom, Lori Orlinsky, for, and about Hayley. We will also hear my little doggie Auggie "sing" the Auggie Boogie. Support the podcast by using this link to purchase Being Small Is Not So Bad After All

Michael James is on the podcast to celebrate his heart warming #kidlit Princess Pumpkin the Pocket Alpaca. The book tells the story of a small, rejected, impish and real-life little alpaca born too small to survive at only 5 1/2 pounds (most baby alpacas are born 15-20 pounds). Adopted by humans and raised as a Princess, she seeks out friendship from other alpacas and learns that just being yourself is the key to acceptance. Help support the podcast by using this link to purchase Princess Pumpkin on Amazon

Turning tragedy and despair into hope. Susan Arts is on the podcast to tell us about her niece, a beautiful young girl named Lydi who bravely battled cancer. While she may have ultimately lost her battle, Lydi lives on in Susan's heart. And Susan has brought Lydi's adventurous and playful spirit to life in her wonderful #Kidlit Looking For Something. Support the podcast by using this link to purchase Looking For Something on Amazon

This is a very power episode of the podcast. Samaya Wilkins is a mom struggling with mental illness. With the help of her daughter she wrote Searching 4 Sunshine in the hopes of helping kids and adults understand what it is like growing up with a parent who has a mental illness. Samaya shares her struggles and her hopes with us. Support the podcast by using this link to purchase Searching 4 Sunshine on Amazon

Jennifer Swanson is back to share another fascinating STEM Tuesday edition of the podcast. Today we discuss epic achievements and fantastic failures in the STEM fields. Mostly we talk about the importance of building on our failures so we can make advancements in knowledge. Click here to visit the STEM Tuesday web site

Our friends from Familius Publishing have done it again. Their wonderful picture book The Day Punctuation Came To Town is a super fun resource we can use to make learning about punctuation fun for kids. We loved speaking to the author Kimberlee Gard. Support the podcast by using this link to purchase our featured book on Amazon

This is a powerful episode of the #RWYK #Podcast. Nicole Pantaleakos celebrates her #MiddleGrade #Novel Planet Earth is Blue. This compelling story introduces us to a 12 year old non verbal girl with a passion for space exploration and takes us back to the Challenger Space Shuttle Disaster. Support the podcast by using this link to purchase Planet Earth Is Blue on Amazon Click here to discover the magic and excitement Jedlie can bring to your community

Author and award winning Educator Anthony Manna and Illustrator Don Babbish are on to celebrate their thrilling new #MiddleGrade #Novel Loukas and the Game of Chance. We talk about writing, illustrating and adventure Support the podcast by clicking here to purchase Loukas and the Game of Chance on Amazon Learn more about Jedlie's school assemblies here

Today's episode features two wonderful authors. We first speak with Pam Fries about her fun book Something's Eating The Garden. We then welcome Dawn Herbert in to celebrate her faith based YA Novels. Support the podcast by using this link to purchase Somethings eating The Garden on Amazon Support the podcast by using this link to purchase Dawn Herbert's faith based novels on Amazon

Dr Raun Melmed wants to help the over 6 million kids who have been diagnosed with ADHD succeed & be happy! His Marvin's Monster Diary series helps families teach their kids how to be mindful, observe their surroundings, and take time to think about their actions. Support the podcast by clicking here to purchase Dr Raun's books on Amazon Be sure to subscribe to our blog

Let's be honest, as adults sometimes we have a hard time handling our emotions. Imagine being a little a child who is experiencing some of those feelings for the very first time. Sheri Fink celebrates her new picture book The Little Dragon, a wonderful story that can initiate safe, comforting conversations about emotions. Support the podcast by clicking here to purchase The Little Dragon on Amazon Click here to subscribe to the podcast on our web site

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Gail Girtts is back on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate the latest edition to her Reba and Katherine Picture Book series The Pony Cart. This is a super book for families who want to start a conversation about family values and friendship. Support the podcast by clicking here to purchase The Pony Cart on Amazon Be sure to click here to check out our blog

Teaching our kids about letters is the foundation they use to build their reading skills. Shannon Stocker knows this, and she has written a wonderful picture book that offers families a fun way to build that strong foundation. Support the podcast by clicking here to purchase Can U Save The Day on Amazon Click here to visit our web site

You think being a parent is tough? Try going back to middle school! Gregg Millman is here to celebrate his fun and adventurous new middle grade series Kandy Kingdom Saga. This is a super book for families to read together that can inspire lots of laughs and open conversations about the challenges tweens face everyday. Support the podcast by clicking here to purchase Kandy Kingdom Saga on Amazon Click here to visit our web site

Two of our favorite guests are back on the #RWYK #Podcast. Nita Clark and her daughter Kathy Doherty celebrate their new picture book There Are No Fireflies In Montana. This is a great conversation about encouraging imagination and creating life long family memories. Support the podcast by clicking here to purchase There Are No Fireflies In Montana Click here to visit our web site

Bullying is still a huge issue for all kids. 60% of kids report that they have been the target or have witnessed bullying. Forlanda Anderson tells us about how her book Bully Me Not can help families start an important conversation about this topic. Support the podcast by clicking here to purchase Bully Me Not On Amazon Click here to subscribe to visit our web page

We have such a wonderful time speaking with our friend Donna Sager Cowan. She is here to tell us about With The Curiosity of a Cat, the latest chapter in her Super Hero School series. This is a great middle grade series that touches on friendship, courage and finding the super hero inside all of us. Support the podcast by clicking on this link to purchase book one in the Superhero School series on amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's School Assembly program We Will ROAR - Respect Others And Read

Do not miss this episode of the Reading With Your Kids Podcast. Jennifer Vitanzo is a modern day Renaissance woman. We begin our chat talking about her new Kidlit, Santiago, True Tales of a Little Bug In A Big World. Then we take off to talk about music, Africa, bugs and so much more. Support the podcast by clicking here to buy Santiago on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's acclaimed school assembly programs

AnneMarie Riley Guertin returns to the RWYK Podcast to celebrate her new picture book Why Evergreens Keep Their Leaves. In the spirit of Oscar Wilde's The Happy Prince, Why Evergreens Keep Their Leaves is a timeless story of kindness and why the fir, spruce, and juniper trees are evergreen all winter long. Support the podcast by clicking here to buy AnneMarie's book on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's new school assembly program We Will ROAR - Respect Others And Read

Cindi Handley Goodeaux returns to the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to tell us about the latest in her Jellibean Adventure Series. The second book in the Adventures of Princess Jellibean series is filled with friendship, fun, and unexpected finds – after all, the best adventure is yet to come! Support the podcast by clicking here to purchase Princess Jellibean on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's educational magic shows

Illustrator Noel Ill is on the podcast to celebrate her new picture book "If You're Scary & You Know It". This is the perfect Halloween book for little goblins and ghouls. Noel tells us how much fun she had creating the illustrations for this fun and not scary book. Click here to learn about Jedlie's school assembly We Will ROAR - Respect Others And Read

Elle Montemayor is on to celeebrate her new kidlit Books In The Park. Dawson is a little boy who loves games, knights, and swords, but he doesn't like to read. Until one day he is playing in the park when all the other children gather to see what a woman in the park has as a surprise for them. Disappointed when all of the fanfare is only over a book, Dawson is surprised by what happens next. Support the podcast by using this link to purchase Books In The Park on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's exciting school assembly program We Will ROAR - Respect Others and Read

Savannah Hendricks is on to celebrate her kidlit Winston Vs the Snow. Winston does NOT like to touch the snow, even with his shoes on. One snowy day, he spots his neighbor's dog, Mac wearing special boots, because just like Winston, the dog doesn't like to walk in the snow. Will Winston be able to walk on the snow if he has special boots too? She also talks about kids, and adults, with sensory issues. Support the podcast by using this link to purchase Winston Vs the Snow on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's all new school assembly We Will ROAR - Respect Others And Read

Natasha Carlow is on to tell us about her wonderful kidlit Happy Tears and Rainbow Babies. Happy Tears and Rainbow Babies tells the story of how faith brought healing and hope to one family after the pain and loss of miscarriage. Support the podcast by purchasing Happy Tears & Rainbow Babies through this link on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's new school assembly program We Will ROAR - Respect Others And Read

Teresa Robeson is on the show to celebrate Wu Chien Shiung, also known as the Queen of Physics. When Wu Chien Shiung was born in China 100 years ago, most girls did not attend school; no one considered them as smart as boys. But her parents felt differently. Giving her a name meaning "Courageous Hero," they encouraged her love of learning and science. Support the podcast by using this link to purchase Queen of Physics on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's all new school assembly We Will ROAR - Respect Others and Read

Michelle Travis is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate My Mom Has Two Jobs. Finally, a children's picture book that pays homage to working moms everywhere! My Mom Has Two Jobs celebrates the work that women do both inside and outside of the home. On each page, children proudly describe how their moms care for them in a special way, while also making the world better through their careers Click here to support the podcast by purchasing My Mom Has Two Jobs on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's new school assembly program We Will ROAR - Respect Others and READ!

Author Karyn Parsons, also known as Hillary from the Fresh Prince of Bel Air, is on the podcast to celebrate her debut middle grade novel How High The Moon. She also tells us about her Sweet Blackberry Project. Click here to support the podcast by purchasing How High The Moon on Amazon Click here to learn more about Sweet Blackberry Click here to learn more about Jedlie's new school assembly program We Will ROAR - Respect Others And Read

We have such a fun time speaking with author Justin Dean.His new middle grade novel Awesome Dog 5000 is a hilarious treat for readers of all ages. We have such a great time learning about Marty, Ralph, Skylar and the incredible robotic Awesome Dog. Click here to support the podcast when you purchase Awesome Dog on Amazon Click here to learn how you can bring Jedlie's educational magic show to your community

Get ready to get your culture groove on! Anjanta Chakraborty is on the show to celebrate her series of books designed to introduce kids to the wonderfully beautiful and diverse cultures of India. Click here to support the podcast & purchase Anjanta's books on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's new school assembly program We Will ROAR - Respect Others And Read

Rick Starkey returns to celebrate the latest chapter in his Blues Bones Middle Grade Series "At The Crossroads." Rick has created a fun series that brings magic and rock and roll together to create a really fun read. Click here to support the podcast by purchasing At The Crossroads on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's school assembly program We Will ROAR - Respect Others And Read

We travel to the Black Forest to speak with author Christian Lothar Ludwig. His wonderful children's book Being Happy With Nevis is a delightful reminder to live in the present, discovering all the joy that surrounds us. Click here to find Being Happy With Nevis on Amazon Click here to learn about Jedlie's educational magic show

Jack Purser is on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate his wonderful children's book "Saving Forest Farm".In this charming children's tale, two animal friends set out on a brave adventure to save their farm from a drought, Will they succeed? Click here to support the podcast by purchasing Saving Forest Farm on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's new school assembly program

Oh we have such a great time speaking with Emma Wunsch. Emma is on to celebrate her wonderful middle grade series Miranda and Maude. We also talk about how friendships can evolve. Click here to find Miranda and Maude on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's exciting new school assembly program

Do you ever wonder what snowmen do when no one is looking? Caralyn Buehner is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate her latest picture book "Snowmen at Halloween" The best seller also shares her thoughts on the importance of children's books in kids lives. Click here to support the podcast when you purchase Snowmen at Halloween on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's exciting new school assembly program We Will ROAR - Respect Others And Read

Oh we have so much fun with the guys from 5 Meats Comics. Oscar Garza and Rolando Esquivel are on the show to introduce us to their fun and funny comic Lemon Pepper Huggz. We also talk about the importance of representation and about their adult comic. Click here to visit the 5 meats home page Click here to learn more about Jedlie's school assembly program

Most people know Neil Armstrong as the first human to step foot on the Moon. Rinda Beach is on the podcast to reveal that his journey to the Moon started with a dream to build his own wind tunnel. Click here to support the podcast by purchasing Rinda's book on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's all new school assembly program We Will ROAR - Respect Others And Read

Master chef Pierre Lamielle is on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to take us on a kitchen adventure. His new Kidlit Munchy Munchy Cookbook will educate kids on the art of cooking. Click here to support the podcast by purchasing Munchy, Munchy Cookbook on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's School assembly program

Do you remember what it was like before we all had cell phones and the internet? Elaine Carrier is on the show to talk about those simpler times and to introduce us to her middle grade novel The Chatterbox Girl Click here to support the podcast by purchasing the Chatterbox Girl on amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's school assembly program

Do you remember sitting at the Children's table? Do you remembering wanting more than anything to sit at the grown up table? P J McIlvaine's Little Lena and the Big Table reminds us of those days, and reminds us that sometimes being with the kids is way more fun. Click here to support the podcast by purchasing Little Lena on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's new school assembly We Will ROAR - Respect Others And Read

Author Leslea Wahl returns to the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to tell us about some of her favorite YA and Middle Grade books that celebrate friendship. Click here to find Leslea's Amazon page Click here to learn more about Jedlie's educational magic show

Dennis Matthew is on the RWYK Podcast to celebrate his new picture book Bello the Cello. This is a wonderful book that follows a cute Cello named Bello on his first day of school. Dennis also talks about helping our kids, and ourselves, discover our own songs. Click here to purchase Bello the Cello on Amazon & support the podcast Click here to learn more about Jedlie's school assembly program We Will ROAR Respect Others And Read

How do we teach our kids the meaning of opposite? Short and tall. Happy and sad. Hot and cold. Globally famous artist Larissa Honsek's adorable clay figures help little ones identify the difference in these important concepts. Click here to purchase Opposites on Amazon & support the podcast Click here to be one of the first to learn about Jedlie's new school assembly program We Will ROAR - Respect Others And Read

Claire Hallinan is on the RWYK Podcast to celebrate her great new picture book My Breath Loves Me. In My Breath Loves Me, four colorful and engaging illustrated episodes teach children how to handle when strong emotions may occur, how to notice possible body sensations that arise, and how strong emotions can transform into calmness by using their own breaths. Click here to buy My Breath Loves Me on Amazon and support the podcast Click here to learn more about Jedlie's School Assembly Program We Will ROAR Respect Others And Read