Reading With Your Kids Podcast

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

Jill Weisfeld is on the RWYK Podcast to celebrate her wonderful picture book Riley the Retriever Wants A New Job. This beautiful book introduces kids to the many ways that dogs help humans, and how we can help others. Click here to find Jill's Amazon page Click here to learn about Jedlie's School assembly programs

Author George Neeb returns to the RWYK Podcast to celebrate his empowering #Kidlit "Flabby Abby Beach Ball, A Story About Being Yourself". George introduces us to lovable Abby as she learns to deal with bullying, body shaming, self-esteem and making healthy friendships. Click here to find George Neeb's amazon page Click here to learn more about Jedlie's School assembly programs

Do you know that there are more than 5000 types of potatoes in Peru? We learn that and more from Ashley Maria Mireles, author of Proud To be Latino. This board book teaches children how different Latino countries use similar ingredients to create unique regional dishes.The dishes and their descriptions are given in both English and Spanish, taking the reader beyond a basic language primer and dives deep into the heart of Latino culture . . . which is the food, of course! Click here to order up your delicious copy of Proud To Be Latino Click here to learn more about Jedlie's acclaimed school assembly program

M Shawn Petersen is on the RWYK Podcast to celebrate his thrilling middle grade fantasy novel Stella and the Timekeepers. We have a fun time talking about fantasy, writing for middle grade readers and creating strong female characters. Click here to get your copy of Stella on Amazon Click here to learn how Jedlie can help you build a bully free school

Lori Orlinsky's daughter didn't like being small. She never got picked for sports, and her feet hurt from standing on tip toes all day long. That is what inspired Lori to write a picture book that inspires kids to love themselves no matter how tall they are. Click here to find Being Small... on Amazon Click here to bring Jedlie's educational magic show to your kids' school

This is a hilariously powerful episode of the RWYK Podcast. Steven Joseph talks about his delightful picture book The Last Surviving Dinosaur, The TyrantoCrankaTsuris, Jewish culture and growing up with survivors of the Holocaust. Click here to find your own TyrantoCrakaTsuris on Amazon Click here to learn about Jedlie's We Choose Respect Educational Magic Show

We have so much fun speaking with Alison Paul Klakowicz. We speak about her fantastic picture book, imagination and the sacrifices made by military families. Click here to find Alison's book on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's Acclaimed School Assembly Program

We have so much fun speaking with illustrator extraordinaire John Parra. John has a unique illustration style that is just wonderful. He especially loves to celebrate Latino culture with his illustrations. Click here to find John's books on Amazon Click here to learn how to bring Jedlie's nationally acclaimed school assembly program to your community

Author and wildlife biologist Rachel Mazur is on the RWYK Podcast to celebrate her wonderful middle grade series The Nature Club. This 5 book series tells stories of kids, & wildlife, overcoming challenges. This series offers families a great reason to get into nature and explore all of the beauty & wonder that surrounds us. Click here to find The Nature Club on Amazon Click here to learn about Jedlie's Magic Circus

Former teacher Dr Connie Tate decided to follow her bliss and write stories of pets, mischief, and everyday experiences of young children who brighten the days of adults. She tells us how her first book Roll On was inspired by her granddaughter Wren and a rather large spaghetti squash. Click here to find Dr Connie's books on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's We Choose Respect School Assembly Program

It is time for another STEM Tuesday edition of the Reading With Your Kids Podcast. Jennifer Swanson, our Dean of all things STEM and STEAM returns to celebrate the role women have played in the STEM fields throughout History. Click here to visit the STEM Tuesday Page Click here to learn all about Jedlie's educational magic shows

To celebrate Father's Day we welcome back one of our favorite fathers, Dr John DeGarmo. John and our friends at Familius have teamed up to publish The Little Book of Foster Care Wisdom. As we celebrate this new release John reminds us of the many ways we can help kids in the foster care system. Click here to find Dr John's book on Familius Click here to learn how you can bring Jedlie's nationally acclaimed school assembly to your community

Don't miss this episode of the RWYK Podcast. Our guest is Dr Raun Melmed. Dr Raun is a developmental and behavioral pediatrician, is director of the Melmed Center in Scottsdale, Arizona, and co-founder and medical director of the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center. His 4 ST Mindfulness series is a great resource for kids and families Click here to find Dr Raun's Amazon page Click here to learn more about Jedlie's School Assembly programs

SAY IT, FEEL IT, BELIEVE IT, BECOME IT - Experience the magic of WORDS! Author & educator Becky Cummings is on the podcast to remind us how powerful our words can be, especially the words we tell ourselves. We also ask Becky if she had a magic wand what she would do to improve our schools Click here to find My Magical Words on Amazon Click here to find Jedlie's Books & Music on Amazon

Super epsiode of the Reading With Your Kids Podcast. Leslea Wahl is on to share great Summer reads. And we meet debut author Michaela Wulf. She tells us what inspired her to write "The Magical Chip Bag." Click here to find Leslea's Amazon Page Click here to Find The Magical Chip Bag on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's Magic Circus

MaeMae Spencer is on the podcast to celebrate her new Kidlit Spinne the Spider. It's tough being small, and even tougher for a spider who was born with only six legs. This is an engaging book that deals with the issue of bullying. Click here to find Spinne on Amazon Click here to learn about Jedlie's School Assembly Program

We had so much fun talking with the Happy Science Mom, Sandi Schwartz. Sandi is the driving force behind the HappyScienceMom.com blog. She tells us her blog is a toolkit for raising happy, balanced children. She shares tips, resources, and activities from the world of happiness science to help you teach your children how to live joyful, fulfilled, and peaceful lives. Click here to visit the happy Science Mom Blog Click here to discover Jedlie's Amazon page

Author Laurie Wright believes that now more than ever before we need to encourage kids to practice positive self talk and inspire them to believe that they can handle the many challenges they will face every day. Her wonderful Mindful Mantras series teaches kids how to find happiness and success Click here to find I Can Handle It on Amazon Cick here to learn more about Jedlie's Magic Circus

We are so excited to welcome Naibe Reynoso to the podcast. Naibe is the author of Be Bold, Be Brave, 11 Latinas Who Made American History. This is a fascinating episode that shines a spotlight on some unsong American heroes. Click here to find Be Bold, Be Brave on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's Magic Circus

Today we welcome teacher and soon to be published author Tina Shepardson to the show. Tina talks about the importance of continuing to read with our kids as they enter middle and high school. We also talk to her about her soon to be published novel Walkout. Click here to learn more about Jedlie's School Assemblies

We love having Lydia Lukidis on the show! She is back to tell us about her new #Kidlit No Bears Allowed. This is a tender story about a very nervous rabbit and a lovable bear, Rabbit discovers that things aren't always as scary as they seem, and sometimes you may just have more in common with others than you think. Click here to find No Bears Allowed on Amazon Click here to discover more about Jedlie's Magic Circus

We have a super time chatting with Elaine Kiely Kearns. Elaine is the author of the hilarious new #Kidlit "Noah Noasaurus". She is also the founder and driving force behind Kidlit 411, a fantastic resource for authors of children's books. Click here to find Noah Noasaurus on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's School Assembly Programs

Paul Deanno loves helping kids understand weather science. Paul is the chief meteorologist for CBS San Francisco. He is also the author of the fantastic WOW Weather series. We welcome him back to kick off the Hurricane season with a look at his WOW Weather Hurricanes Book. Click here to find Paul's amazon page Click here to find Jedlie's Amazon Page