Reading With Your Kids Podcast

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

Dr Dawn Menge is the author of the Queen Vernita Visitor Series. This series features characters with a variety of abilities and challenges. Today she introduces us to Heather Clark, the mother of Ireland, a young woman with Rett Syndrome that was the inspiration for one of those characters. We get to learn about Rett Syndrome and are reminded that everyone can be a friend. Click here to buy the Queen Vernita Visitor Series on Amazon and support the podcast Click here to learn more about Rett Syndrome Click here to learn more about Jedlie's school assembly program

Jessie Hartland is on the RWYK Podcast to introduce us to the tiniest of pets. The Tartigrade is a microscopic creature that looks like a bear. It is the perfect "pet" for a girl who lives in a tiny house. Click here to purchase My Tiny Pet on Amazon and support the podcast Click here to learn about Jedlie's All New School Assembly Program

J K Coy returns to the RWYK Podcast to celebrate her new picture book Best Trip Ever. Any family that travels will want to add this delightfully fun story to their carry on bags. Click here to buy The Best Trip Ever and support the podcast Click here to learn more about Jedlie's new school assembly program We Will ROAR - Respect Others And Read!

Kids are facing increasing pressures and challenges in their both school and social lives that can lead to stress-related problems such as anxiety and depression. Christina Belogour is on the podcast to tell us about her new kidlit Guru Kid & how kids destress. Click here to find Guru Kid on Amazon Click here to learn about Jedlie's all new school assembly program We Will ROAR - Respect Others And Read

Marla Huehmer returns to celebrate her brand new picture book "The Circus Fish". Marla tells us how she wrote the book to inspire kids to dream. She also shares how her kids help her illustrate the book and how we can create picture books with our kids. Click here to support the podcast by purchasing The Circus Fish through this link on Amazon Click here to learn how Jedlie can help you build a safe, inclusive, bully free school with his all new show We Will ROAR - Respect Others And Read

We are so xcited to welcome back Nita Clark & Kathy Doherty. This mother & daughter team are back to celebrate their first middle grade novel The Royal Search for Shenanigans. In the process Nita reminds us that the good times we create are the glue that holds us together. Click here to support the podcast by purchasing The Royal Search for Shenanigans on Amazon Click here to discover Jedlie's all new school assembly We Will ROAR - Respect Others And Read!

Our guest is the founder and driving force behind the FriendlyPlanet.club website Laura Knight. Laura is here to help us to celebrate STEM & Space Travel with her new book Kid Astronaut. Click here to purchase Kid Astronaut on Amazon Click here to learn how to bring Jedlie's new We Will ROAR assembly to your school

Mur Lafferty is on the RWYK Podcast to introduce us to an official Minecraft novel The Lost Journals. She talks about what it was like creating a novel based on a video game, her podcasts & the value of encouraging our kids to write fan fiction Click here to purchase The Lost Journals on Amazon Click here to learn about Jedlie's all new educational magic show We Will ROAR - Respect Others And Read!

Today we welcome teacher, author and sometimes magician Debi Novotny to the podcast. She is here to celebrate her fun picture book "My Magic Hat Rules." Debi wants to inspire families to use their own magic hats to create new words together. Click here to find My Magic Hat Rules on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's educational magic show We Will ROAR - Respect Others And READ!!!

Listen in as Faith Godlstein tells us about her fun & funny #Kidlit Gorilla's Night Out. This is the story about a gorilla named Pete who decides to sneak out of the zoo to see what kind of excitement they can find in the big city. Click here to find Gorilla's Night Out On Amazon Click here to learn about Jedlie's new school assembly program We Will ROAR - Respect Others And READ!!!

Lory Linn is on the podcast to celebrate her wonderful #Kidlit The Adventures of Little Kora Jane, The Big Scary Monster. This is the perfect bedtime story for any child who may be afraid to sleep in the dark. Click here to find The Adventures of Little Kora Jane on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's great new school assembly program We Will ROAR - Respect Other And Read!

Today we welcome author Lisa Caprelli to the podcast to celebrate her delightful Unicorn jazz Picture Book series. Unicorn Jazz is all about a Unicorn who moves to a new community and discovers how difficult it can be sometimes to make new friends. This is a fun and inspirational book with a magical song that children will enjoy singing long after they hear the book. Unicorn Jazz has positive messages for children of all ages. Click here to find Unicorn Jazz on Amazon Click here to find Jedlie's Kid lit & Kid music on amazon

Today we welcome Deimosa Weber Bey to the show. Deimosa is here to tell us about Scholastic's Reading A Palooza Summer reading Challenge. This is a free program designed to be both educational and fun to help prevent the effects of the summer slide—the learning losses that can occur during the summer months. Click to visit the Read a Palooza web site Click here to learn about Jedlie's fun & exciting educational magic shows

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Man landing on the Moon we welcome Karen Jameson to the show. Karen is here to reflect on that momentous day and to celebrate her brand new picture book "Moon Babies" Click here to find Moon Babies on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's exciting educational magic shows

Today we welcome Tom O'Toole to celebrate his new kidlit The Crab Apple Tree. Tom wrote The Crab Apple Tree to teach kids how to accept and love the differences in all of us! In many ways this story is about Tom's life growing up as a gay boy convinced that there was something wrong with him and hearing the voice of his creator say "I Love You." Click here to find The Crab Apple Tree on Amazon Click here to find Jedlie's Kidlit & Kid Music on Amazon

Today we welcome back Cat Blount to celebrate her new Kidlit The Determiners. Poor DETERMINERS! You find them in many sentences, but sadly, they mostly go unnoticed.Will That and the other DETERMINERS convince the king that they are as important as ADJECTIVES?A fun, educational story to introduce DETERMINERS. Click here to find Cat's Amazon Page Click here to learn about Jedlie's nationally acclaimed school assembly program

Our Dean of all things STEM and STEAM, Jennifer Swanson, is back for another STEM Tuesday edition of the podcast. Today we talk about the connection between science and poetry. Click here to visit Jen's STEM Tuesday web site Click here to find Jedlie's Kidlit & Kid music on amazon

We have a fabulous time speaking to celebrated illustrator K G Campbell about his debut as a fiction author. His new Middle Grade Novel "A Small Zombie Problem" is delightfully spooky & fun. Click here to find A Small Zombie Problem on amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's School Assembly Programs

Can a budding young scientist protect the ancient secrets of a saint whilst saving his family from a terrible hidden danger? M G Knight is on the podcast to celebrate his middle grade novel The Science of Santa Claus. Click here to find the Science of Santa Claus on amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's educational magic shows

Joy Steuerwald is on the RWYK Podcast to celebrate her wonderful picture book The Peculiar Pig. This book tells the story of a puppy who is raised by a pig. A fun conversation about accepting folks who are different. Click here to support the podcast by buying the Peculiar Pig on amazon Click to support the show by buying Jedlie's books and music on amazon

Do you know someone who struggles with food allergies or intolerances? Don't miss this episode of the Podcast. Colleen Brunetti talks about her wonderful kidlit Aiden the WonderKid and about how we can support a friend with a food allergy. Click here to support the podcast by purchasing Aiden the Wonderkid on Amazon Click here to support the podcast by purchasing Jedlie's books & music on Amazon

Author, playwright & screen writer Meagan Meehan is on the RWYK Podcast to celebrate her beautiful & fun new book Abela's Adventures. She also tells us about her new online Children's Book Writing class. Click here to support the podcast and purchase Abela's Adventure on amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's exciting educational magic shows

Do you know a tween or teen struggling with anxiety? Linda Phelps joins us to celebrate her book Johnny Pocket Band - Battle of the Bands. This books follows Johnny, a tween who also struggles to overcome his anxiety in order to have fun and win the battle of the bands. Click here to find Linda's book on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's Live Shows

Maria Ashworth wants you to inspire your kids to "be the one!" Be the one who spreads peace, be the one who spreads love, be the one who makes a difference in someone's life. Click here to find Maria's Amazon page Click here to find Jedlie's Amazon page

We have a wonderful time chatting with Marla Stahl. Marla is the author of The Adventures of Grandma Charlotte. This delightful #kidlit celebrates curiosity, adventure and the friendship of two very different women. Click here to find The Adventures of Grandma Charlotte on Amazon Click here to learn about Jedlie's School assembly program We Choose Respect

What better way to celebrate the 4th of July than with ice cream and a great example of our democracy in action. Suzanne Jacobs Lipshaw celebrates her picture book I Campaigned For Ice Cream, which is based on her then tween son's campaign to revoke a law banning ice cream trucks. Click here to find I Campaigned for Ice Cream on Amazon Click here to find great kidlit and kid music from Jedlie

Jay Huffman wants to turn you into a story telling superstar! Jay and his team are the creators of the Storied App, a super new resource for families. This app features fantastic, five minute stories that you can share with your kids at bedtime. It is a great way to connect with your kids while talking to them about issues that can be difficult to talk about. Click here to visit the TryStoried.com web site Click here to visit Jedlie's amazon page