Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Author Aditi Wardhan Singh is a mother who "focuses on raising awareness about cultural sensitivity and empowerment in a multicultural world." In this conversation we talk about the benefits of reading aloud with our kids to help them develop respect for all people. You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase her book on Amazon

Super conversation with children's author Tracy Weldon. In an age in which technology, tablets, and gadgets play a critical role in our lives, it's more important than ever to remind ourselves and our children of the importance of using our imaginations to play and grow. Click here to visit Tracy's web site

We know that there are many benefits of reading aloud with our kids. Probably the most important is using that intimate time together to inspire your kids to love themselves. Jeanette Paxia, knows this and has create You Are A Super Hero to help kids understand just how very special they are. Support the podcast by using this link to purchase Jeanette's books on Amazon

Kids love gross. The grosser the better. Derek Taylor Kent knows this. We talk about all the fun and benefits of Reading aloud his "Grossest Picture Book Ever" and talk about the power of teaching kids with humor. Support the podcast by using this link to purchase Derek's books on Amazon

Today we welcome back Children's author & publisher Jodi Stapler. We have a great conversation about the benefits of reading aloud her Middle Grade Novel Cornelia Need A Space of her Own. We also share great tips for all children's authors. Click here to purchase Jodi's books on Amazon

We love speaking to passionate kids authors. That's why we love speaking with Glenn Kinnaird. He is passionate about inspiring kids to get involved in theatre. That inspiration is just one of the many benefits of reading aloud his KidLit Tony The Theatre Dog. You can help support the podcast by using this link to purchase Tony the Theatre Dog on Amazon

Children's author Okeoma Moronu Schreiner is on the podcast to talk about the importance of reading books about financial literacy with your kids. Her picture book The Missing Money - Money Monsters, is a super way to start a conversation with your kids about how to manage money. Please consider using this link to purchase Money Monsters on Amazon. When you do you will be supporting the podcast!

We love speaking with kids authors. Hayley Nystrom is on to talk about the benefits of reading aloud her book Fairies of the Frost. This is a wonderful holiday book that includes Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Solstice Support the podcast by using this link to purchase Fairies of the Frost on Amazon

It's time for another exciting STEM Tuesday edition of the Reading With Your Kids Podcast. Our Dean of all things STEM & STEAM, kids author Jennifer Swanson is back to let us in on a secret, Chemistry ROCKS! Jennifer talks about the benefits of reading books about Chemistry with our kids. Click here to visit the STEM Tuesday website

Children's author Victoria Gracie is on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to talk about the benefits of reading aloud her books Kaylin Finds her Power & Kip's Magical Belt. The central characters in both books find their power in jui jitsu. Not surprising since Victoria is a member of the Gracie family, a legendary family in the World of Jui Jitsu and MMA. Support the podcast by using this link to purchase Kaylin Finds her Power on Amazon

We welcome back our friend Patricia Newman to the podcast to celebrate Neema's Reason to Smile. Neema is a young Kenyan girl who dreams of one day being able to afford to go to school. Slowly, and with great purpose, Neema makes a plan to save money in her dream basket and make her dream come true. Support the podcast by using this link to purchase Neema's Reason to Smile on Amazon

Jody Smith is on the podcast to celebrate Princess Monroe. Some call this a feminist fairy tale. Princess Monroe is more than just a princess. She's an independent girl with lots of different interests. While her Queen Mom has ideas of finding her a prince, Monroe wants to explore, learn, play, get dirty, and find her own way in the world. Support the podcast by using this link to purchase Princess Monroe on Amazon

Editors Cathy Goldsmith and Alice Janaitis are on the show to celebrate the latest book from Dr Seuss. Based on an unrhymed manuscript and sketches discovered in 2013, Horse Museum is like a visit to a museum—with a horse as your guide! Cathy talks about her experience working directly with Ted "Dr Seuss" Geisel, while Alice talks about how this manuscript was brought to life. Support the podcast by using this link to purchase Dr Seuss' Horse Museum on Amazon

Today we welcome author Jessica Laurel Kane to the podcast. Her latest picture book,The Girl Who Was Born with Glue in Her Brain is a memoir about a girl with a handful of thoughts that keep her from being able to enjoy life as much as she would like to, and what she eventually decides to do about it. You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase Jessica's book on Amazon

We have a fantastic conversation with husband and wife team of Hari and Deepti as they introduce us to their stunningly beautiful debut picture book The Seekers. We talk about the unique techniques the team use to create the incredibly vivid images in the book. We also talk about the importance of home while still striving to discover the world around you You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase The Seekers on Amazon

Author Rebecca Sosny is on the podcast to celebrate her picture book The Little Lost Fairy. This book celebrates Friendship and hope. Two of the greatest things a child can have in their lives. Please consider supporting the podcast by using this link to purchase the Little Lost Fairy

Today we speak with the founder and producer of the Chicago Toy & Game Fair Mary Couzin. This is the largest toy & game fair in North America. Mary speaks to us about the value of families playing together, invention and so much more. Click here to get your tickets, use the promo code RWYK at checkout and save $3 per ticket

Bats! They are adorably creepy and scary and fascinating, and Kristen Lear absolutely loves them! Listen as we celebrate the beginning of Bat Week talking about bats and how they help us, and how families can help them. Click here to visit Kristen's web site

Middle School. Remember how much fun that was? Actually, for way too many people middle school was a nightmare. Kristin Mahoney is on to talk about that oh so important part of everyone's life and her great middle grade novel The 47 People You Will Meet In Middle School. Please consider supporting the podcast by using this link to purchase Kristin's book

Victoria Allen is on the podcast to celebrate her wonderful picture book Buddy The Bear - The First day of School. It may be hard for us to remember our first day of school, but it is a monumental day in the life of your kid. Click here to support the podcast by purchasing Buddy the Bear on Amazon

Author BFFs Lori Orlinsky and Faith Goldstein return to the podcast to promote literacy and friendship. We also have a great discussion on how parents can help their kids stop bullying. Click here to find Lori's books on Amazon Click here to find faith's book on Amazon

Dawn Doig is the author of eight children's picture books on various topics including childhood hearing loss, dysgraphia, bullying and forgiveness, and learning English as an additional language. She is also a World traveler who has lived and worked around the World Please support the podcast by using this link to purchase Dawn's books on Amazon

Today we welcome author J de la Vega to the show. J is excited to tell us about her debut Middle Grade Novel Peter Tolliver and the City of Monsters. J also shares with us how reading together with her tween son strengthens their family Support the podcast by using this link to purchase J's book on Amazon

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