Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Margaret Dilloway is on the podcast to introduce us to her wonderful new middle grade novel Summer of a Thousand Pies. This is a heartfelt story about a girl who must try to save her aunt's failing pie shop. We have a great time chatting about friendship, family, and, of course, pie. Speaking of great food, Elizabeth Rudd is here from Compass and Fork to teach us how to cook a delicious pork meal with our kids. Click here to find Summer of a Thousand Pies on Amazon Click here to visit Compass and Fork Click here to find Jedlie's The Great Maritini on Amazon

Who knew that sleep was so vitally important to our health! Dr Whitney Roban knows. She is a sleep specialist and the author of Devan and Evan Play Fortnight 'Till Eleven. This book will help families who have children struggling with: *following sleep rules at bedtime *refusing to go to sleep *waking in the middle of the night *rising too early in the morning *excessive use of electronics and video games Click here to find Dr Roban's Book on amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's live family magic shows

Helping our kids learn to live gratefully is perhaps one of the greatest lessons we can teach them. Ruth King knows this, and has written a brilliant picture book that does just that. Her new #Kidlit Gilly The Grateful Superhero would be a fantastic addition to your family library. Click here to visit Ruth's website Click here to learn more about Reading With Your Kids LIVE!

It is time for a RAD Girl Revolution. Photo Illustrator Jennifer Bruno tells us about her ground breaking Kidlit RAD Girl Revolution, the book for little girls with BIG Dreams. We have a great time talking about the book's unique art and how we can inspire our girls to reach for their dreams. Click here to find RAD Girl Revolution on amazon Click here to learn how to bring Reading With Your Kids LIVE to your community

Linda Harkey is a past teacher and an enthusiastic hunting dog owner for over 30 years. She has spent around 22 years working as a volunteer docent at two outstanding museums in Oklahoma. In that role she has been writing curricula for children's programs. This has given her the ability to teach elementary children about art, history, animals, and nature. Click here to visit Linda's web site Click here to learn more about our exciting family event Reading With Your Kids LIVE!

Today we meet Anna Meriano, a rising star in the literary World. This Houston native is the author of the Love Sugar Magic Middle Grade series. This series is a charming and sweet series about mischeif, friendship, family and magic. Click here to find Love Sugar Magic on Amazon Click here to learn more about Reading With Your Kids LIVE

Death eating zombie animals. Do we really need to give you another reason to listen to this STEM Tuesday episode of the podcast? Jennifer Swanson, our Dean of all things STEM and STEAM returns with a unique look at the animal Kingdom that is sure to grab the attention of your tweens. Here is the link to Jennifer's web site Click here to learn more about Reading With Your Kids LIVE

Fascinating conversation about the state of inner city education, family and a wonderful girl named Sydney Saidso. April Lee Terrell spent ten years' in Baltimore City Public School System as an Early Childhood educator and Administrator. Sidney is constantly being bossy, taking other students things, and correcting everyone's mistakes. When her friends are finally tired of her ways, Sidney learns the true meaning of being the Miss-Know-It All Girl. Click here to visit April's website Click here to learn more about Reading With Your Kids LIVE!

April is National Poetry Month. We are celebrating with an extended conversation with Laura Shovan. Her middle grade novel in verse The Last Fifth Grade of Emerson Elementary, is a great place for us to launch into our celebration of poetry. We also discuss how poetry may be the key that unlocks a love of reading for many reluctant readers. Click here to visit Laura's Amazon Page Click here to find Jedlie's The Great Maritini on Amazon

What does the town of Bone Hollow have in common with the Peace Corp? Both play important roles in the life of our guest, Spooky Middle Grade author Kim Ventrella. Kim speaks about her time serving in the Peace Corp, and also introduces us to her spooky fun new middle grade novel. Click here to find Kim's Amazon Page Click here to learn how to bring Reading With Your Kids LIVE to your community

Super conversation with author Eva Wong Nava. Her book "The Boy Who Talks In Bits & Bobs" gives us a look into the life of a child with a speech impediment. Eva also speaks about the value of reading with our kids, "sometimes" she reminds us "kids listen to books more then their parents." Click here to find Eva's book on Amazon Click here to bring Jedlie's live show to your community

Merriam Sarcia Saunders is on the podcast to talk about her very important book "My Whirling, Twirling Motor". This book helps parents & teachers, and kids, develop an understanding of ADHD. In our chat Merriam shares valuable insight into ADHD that will be helpful to everyone. Click here to find My Whirling Twirling Motor on Amazon Click here to find Jedlie's The Great Maritini on Amazon

In this episode of the podcast we meet former social worker turned YA author Kristin Bartley Lenz. Kristin also loves mountains, and that love comes through in her YA Novel The Art of Holding On and Letting Go. Listen as we talk about the transformative power of nature, love and loss, and discovering that home can be far from where you started. Click here to find Kristen's book on Amazon Click here to learn how to bring Reading With Your Kids Live to your community

We have a delightful time speaking with Fina Lowman. Her debut picture book, "Liah & Otto, My Brother and Me" is a celebration of family. This is a great conversation about adoption and bi racial families. Click here to find Fina's amazon page Click here to learn more about Jedlie's Reading With Your Kids LIVE!

Today we interview two great authors. We first meet J I Spencer. He is the author of the wonderful Champ Building Character Series. He tells us why he is so passionate about helping kids build strong character traits. We also hear from Kathleen Doherty, author of "Don't Feed The Bear" Click here to find J I Spencer's Amazon Page Click here to find Kathleen Doherty's amazon page Click here to find Jedlie's Amazon Page

We welcome back one of our favorite guests Lydia Lukidis. Lydia is here to tell us about her new creative non fiction book The Broken Bee's Nest. This charming story explores the Makers theme of Beekeeping and includes explanatory sidebars and an insect-related activity for young makers to try themselves! Click here to find Lydia's Amazon Page Click here to learn how to bring Jedlie's Reading With Your Kids LIVE Family Event to your community

April 2 is the first ever World Autism Awareness Day. We are celebrating this day with a visit from Educator & Author Sherry Howard. Sherry shares many stories from her time teaching non neuro typical kids and shares insight into ways we can help our kids be kind and respectful to everyone. Click here to visit the World Autism Day Website Click here to visit Sherry's Website Click here to find Jedlie's Award Winning Picture Book The Great Maritini

Best selling author Kimberly Hemmings returns to the podcast to take us on a journey to the beautiful island of Jamaica to celebrate her new children's book "Mother, Mother Where's My Color?" This is a story not only about colors, but about, family, friendship, and loving who you are. Click here to find Kimberly's Amazon Page Click here to learn more about Jedlie's Reading With Your Kids LIVE!

Ashley Davidson Fisher is the author of a wonderful bilingual, French-English picture book called La Petite Josette en Provence. La Petite Josette loves adventures and history and she is super excited for her trip to one of the most beautiful villages in Provence, France Click here to find Le Petite Josette on Amazon Click ere to learn more about our new event - Reading With Your Kids LIVE!

Parenting can be a thankless job. Sometimes we forget that being a toddler can be tough too. J K Coy is here to share her delightful picture book My Mom Is The Worst and help us look at life through a toddler's eyes. Click here to find J K Coy's amazon page Click here to bring Reading With Your Kids LIVE to your community

Dental Hygienist turned debut author Katie Melko knows a thing or three about good dental health. She also knows how a trip to the dentist can be scary for kids. Her new picture book Paw Elementary: Roxy's Adventure to the School Dentist helps kids feel more comfortable when they visit their dentist Click here to find Paw Elementary on Amazon Click here to learn more about Reading With Your Kids LIVE

Gail Shepherd is the author of the True History of Lyndie B Hawkins. Lyndie B. Hawkins loves history, research, and getting to the truth no matter what. But when it comes to her family, her knowledge is full of holes. Like, what happened to her father in the Vietnam War? Where does he disappear to for days? And why exactly did they have to move in with her grandparents? Click here to find the True History of Lyndie B Hawkins on Amazon Click here to learn more about Reading With Your Kids LIVE

We have a fabulous time speaking with author and special effects artist Pragya Tomar. Babu and Bina at the Ghost Party is a colorful, imaginative picture book that will take you back in time! A story that highlights Indian History with a magical adventure. It combines the spirit of The Polar Express by Chris Van, Matilda by Roald Dahl and family fun of Robert Munsch books. Click here to find Babu and Bina at the Ghost Party on Amazon Click here to learn more about our great new family event Reading With Your Kids LIVE!

Super conversation with two great authors. Gail Gritts returns to the show to tell us about Grandpa's Gift, her latest addition to her Reba & Katherine series. We also speak with Tabitha Bell about Agent 603. Click here to find Grandpas Gift on Amazon Click here to find Agent 603 on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's School Assembly Programs

What do you get when you have a curious sun bear, mysterious newcomers, an unexpected curse, and a mystical stone? A magical adventure like no other! John and Shearin Lee tell us about their wonderful new Kidlit Joy Sun Bear Click here to find Joy Sun Bear on Amazon Click here to find Jedlie's Picture Book The Great Maritini on Amazon

We have an absolutely wonderful time speaking with Cartoonist, Illustrator & Author Lincoln Peirce. Lincoln is the creator of the Big Nate comic strip. He tells us about his new graphic novel Max and the Midknights. We also talk about the value of reading comics and graphic novels and about the importance of comics to help reluctant readers. Click here to find Max & the Midknights on Amazon Click here to find Jedlie's The Great Maritini on Amazon

Great conversations with three amazing guests. Mother & daughter team, Nita Clark & Kathy Doherty, tell us about their fun kidlit "I Hate Numbers". We also welcome Stephanie Hohl back to the show. Stephanie has created a new addition to her innovative "A, B, C, See, Hear, DO" series. Click here to find I Hate Numbers on Amazon Click here to visit the A, B, C, See, Hear, Do Website Click here to learn more about Jedlie's School Assembly Programs

Our first conversation with the author of a Participa Story! Jen Oloo introduces us to the wonderfully fun Yahooty Who. Yahooty's story brings a smile to the face of everyone who reads it. Whether you are a child who is hearing the story for the first time, or a parent, grandparent or teacher reading it over and over again to your little ones, Yahooty takes us all to our happy place of imagination and childhood fantasy. Click here to find Yahootie Who on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's School Assembly Program

Great episode starring two insightful educators. Dr Dawn Menge starts our discussion by telling us about her fabulous Queen Vernita Series. We then speak with Clayton Smeltzer about His Story. Both also talk to us about the benefits of reading together with kids of all ages Click here to find Dr Dawn's Amazon page Click here to find Clayton Smeltzer's page on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's school assembly programs

Get ready to enter the World of Middle School Wrestling. Laura Shovan is on to celebrate her fantastic middle grade novel Takedown. Discover what happens when one girl wants to break barriers in a sport dominated by boys in this exciting and thoughtful novel. We also ask the question should girls be on the boys wrestling team? Click here to find Takedown on Amazon Click here to find Jedlie's picture book REAL Magic

Danielle Dufayet wants to inspire kids to embrace their own strength. You Are Your Strong reassures kids that they can handle big emotions and highlights the benefit of developing inner strength and confidence in oneself. We also speak with Michael Shipman the author of The Blind Princess. Click here to find the Blind Princess on Facebook Click here to find You Are Your Strong on Amazon Click here to read Jedlie's award winning picture book The Great Maritini for free

Great STEM Tuesday episode of the RWYK Podcast with Laura Roettiger. Aliana loves observing everything in nature. When she notices how bright the light of the full moon shines into her room, she spends time learning about the moon and experimenting with light. As she prepares for her brother s birthday, she plans a wonderful surprise to be revealed with the next full moon. Click here to find Aliana on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's Exciting School Assembly Programs

Fresh out of Superhero School, Captain Green gets a call. Dolphin is tangled up in plastic,and there's trouble for Seagull and Turtle too. When our brave superhero rushes off to help, he finds himself on a major mission: saving sea creatures from plastic. But can Captain Green clean up this mess for good? Click here to find Capt. Green on Amazon Click here to find out about Jedlie's Totally Interactive School Assembly

Great interview with two fantastic authors. Daniel M Warloch returns to the podcast to tell us about the latest addition to his wildly popular Holly Kiss Kiss Series. And debut author Laura Renauld is on to introduce us to Porcupine Pie Click here to find Daniel's amazon page Click here to find Laura's amazon page Click here to find Jedlie's amazon page

We celebrate International Woman's Day by speaking with Kathy MacMillan & Manuela Bernardi, the authors of the fantastic new Kidlit She Spoke: 14 Women Who Raised Their Voices and Changed the World. This great book allows readers to hear Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune, Dolores Huerta, Dr. Maya Angelou, Dr. Jane Goodall, Shirley Chisholm & many others. Click here to find She Spoke on Amazon Click here to learn more about our all new live event Reading With Your Kids Live

This is a very special episode of the Podcast. We had the honor of chatting with the author of Barking to the Choir Fr Greg Boyle. Fr Greg is the founder of Homeboy Industries, the largest gang intervention program in the World. We talk about how we can help our kids spread radical kinship. We also speak with Leslea Wahl. Click here to get a free audio version of Barking to the Choir by signing up for audible's free 30 day trial membership Click here to learn more about Homeboy Industries Click here to find Leslea's amazon page

We Love STEM! Our Dean of all things STEM and STEAM Jennifer Swanson is back to help us get our STEM Comics on! Jennifer shares some great comics and graphic novels that can help reluctant readers, and reluctant STEMers, to step out of their comfort zones and explore STEM. Click here to check out Jen's STEM Tuesday Blog Click here to find Jedlie's Award Winning Picture Book The Great Maritini on Amazon

We love grandmothers! And we love our conversation with Violet Favero, otherwise known as Silly YaYa! Her children's book Silly Yaya is a book of grandparent names and the one-of-a-kind relationship between grandchildren and their grandparents. Listen and you will also learn something about Jedlie's Nana! Click here to find Silly YaYa on Amazon Click here to learn more about our all new totally interactive school assembly Reading With Your Kids LIVE!

Dara Lovitz is on to celebrate her playful rewrite of classic fairy tales that offers readers peaceful alternatives to well known rhymes. With witty lyrics and beautiful illustrations, this charming, must-read book will delight readers of all ages. Click here to find Dara's Amazon page Click here to learn how to bring Reading With Your Kids LIVE! to your community

James Riley is the New York Times bestselling author of the Half Upon a Time and Story Thieves series, as well as many books too unwritten to count. He is here to share his new novel Revenge of Magic Click here to find James Riley's page on Amazon Click here to learn more about our all new in school experience Reading With Your Kids LIVE!

Dr Deborah Ross Swain is on to tell us about her ground breaking book Confidence and Joy: Success Strategies for Kids with Learning Differences. Dr Swain talks about how we can use practical tools to lead your child with learning differences to lifelong success—educationally, socially, and personally. Click here to find Confidence & Joy on Amazon Click here to get a free digital download of Jedlie's new picture book Love That I Matter To You

How much do you love your kids? If you are like our guest Aimee Andren, the answer is more than the Moon, more than the Sun, more than words can express. Aimee is here to tell us about her two for one book that was inspired by her love for her kids, and will help us express our unending love for our kids. Click here to find Aimee's book on Amazon Click here to find out more about our all new in school experience Reading With Your Kids Live!

Our guest today is our friend, author Deborah Sherrell. She is here to tell us about her new Picture Book Sadie and the Paint Shop. We have a wonderful conversation about helping kids find their voice and the courage to be creative. Click here to visit Deborah's web site Click here to learn how to bring Reading With Your Kids LIVE to your community

Spooky Middle Grade author & our friend Sarah Connor is back to take us to Oddity, New Mexico, the fictional setting of her latest book, a place where odd is normal, and normal is odd. We also chat about the Universal appeal of spooky stories. Click here to find Oddity on Amazon Click here to learn more about our exciting new in school experience Reading With Your Kids LIVE!

Fascinating conversation with illustrator Vivian Mineker. She has collaborated with our friends at Familius Publishing to create a beautifully illustrated children's book based on Robert Frost's famous poem. While this was written as a children's book it is a moving presentation that will be meaningful for readers of all ages. Click here to find Road Not Taken on Amazon Click here to discover more about our all new in school experience Reading With Your Kids LIVE!

Get ready to laugh out loud! Beth Ferry & Tom Lichtenheld, author & illustrator of Ten Rules of the Birthday Wish, bring all sorts of fun and hilarity to our show. This is a joyful picture book that celebrates every kid's favorite day of the year, full of adorable art. Click here to find Ten Rules of the Birthday Wish on Amazon Click here to get a free digital download of Jedlie's Picture book Love That I Matter To You

We have a very powerful conversation about race, justice and community with author Alexandria LaFaye. We begin our conversation by talking about Alexandria's picture book "Follow Me Down To Nicodemus Town". This beautifully written and illustrated book is based on the true story of the Exodusters, former slaves looking for a new beginning. Click Here To Find Follow Me Down To Nicodemus Town on Amazon Click here to learn more about our all new in school experience Reading With Your Kids LIVE!

Who says kids are too young for great literature. Certainly not Brooke Jordan or the folks at Familius Publishing. Brooke is here to tell us about her wonderful new series of board books called Lit For Little Hands. Brooke also shares invaluable advice for aspiring authors. Click here to find Lit for Little Hands on Amazon Want to be a guest on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast? Click here to learn more about being a guest on our podcast

Our guest today is author Mara James. Mara founded The Extraordinary Lives Foundation & has created a therapeutic tool that will encourage young students to perform mindful breathing in a fun and loving way. The Power of Piggie Bear will teach students not to judge one another and she lets them know that they are perfect just the way they are! Click here to find Mara's book on amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's totally interactive school assembly program We Choose Respect

Super episode of the podcast. We first speak with Amanda Rowe, author of the sweet picture book If There Never Was A You. We also meet up with our friend Nadine Poper, author of Wienies in Bikinis Click here to find Amanda's amazon page Click here to find Nadine' amazon page Click here to get a free digital download of Jedlie's Love That I Matter To You