Reading With Your Kids Podcast

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

Children, and many adults, are often fearful of people who are different, who are facing serious challenges. Sheila Dhir has created an important series of children's books that ask the question "why are you afraid?" The series seeks to answer many questions kids may have and help them see the humanity in all people. Click here to visit Sheila's web site Click here to learn about Jedlie's School Assembly Program We Choose Respect

Our guest today is author Stenetta Anthony. Stenetta is here to tell us about her wonderful picture book A Home for Sally. This is the story of a young poodle who considers she is unlovable and unadoptable because of her disability. Click here to find A Home for Sally on Amazon Click here to get a free digital download of Jedlie's new picture book Love That I Matter To You!

Two great guests = one fantastic show. Jodi Stapler tells us about her wonderful new kidlit Pepper Miss Pepperoni. And then we travel to the York Book Expo to meet Phyl Campbell, author of I'm Not Writing A Book Today and so many more. Click here to find Jodi's amazon page Click here to find Phyl's amazon page Click here to find Jedlie's amazon page

Make yoga magic with the most beautiful and interactive kids yoga book out there! Pull the levers, turn the wheels, and watch as 13 adorable children come to life to act out 13 yoga poses and create other yoga magic. Click here to find Let's Make Yoga Magic on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's new school assembly program Reading Matters!

Our guest today is Joy Resor. Her new Kidlit Designed To Shine promises that you can open any page for a rhyme with art for your heart! We loved speaking with Joy, her enthusiasm and, well joy, is simply infectious! Click here to find Designed To Shine on Amazon Click here to get a free digital download of Jedlie's New Picture Book Love That I Matter To You

STEM Tuesday! Our Dean of all things STEM and STEAM, Jennifer Swanson, is back with some great resources to help us help our kids look into the minds of scientists and engineers. Click here to visit the STEM Tuesday website Click here to visit Jen's New Literacy Initiative Click here to learn more about Jedlie's acclaimed school assembly We Choose Respect

Who would win in a battle between Dogs Vs Ice Cream? You! Los Angeles' Favorite Pet Photographer, Diana Lundin is here to give us a preview of her marvelous new photo book Dogs Vs Ice Cream. Oh what a great time we have talking about our favorite furry family member and our favorite icy treat. Click here to visit Diana's web site Click here to get a free digital download of Jedlie's Picture Book Love That I Matter To You

Today we welcome Elchanan Ogorek to the Podcast. His new book, The Present is a Gift is a children's picture book that takes us on a journey to achieve mindfulness. Readers are transported from a classroom out into nature to observe animals in yoga poses and practicing mindfulness. Click here to find Elchanan's book on Amazon Click here to get a free digital download of Jedlie's new picture book Love That I Matter To You

This is fun. Coming direct from Sleepy Hollow is our guest David Neilson. David is the author of odd, weird, supernatural, and occasionally slightly disturbing stories. We share a few of those odd and slightly disturbing, and totally fun stories. Click here to find David's Amazon page Click here to learn more about Jedlie's totally interactive school assembly program We Choose Respect

If you love dogs you are going to love Scott and Laura Jordan. They love their blind and deaf standard poodle margaux they are creating a series of children's books about her. Their love for their dog and life is infectious. Click here to find Yay Margaux on Amazon Click here to get a free digital download of Jedlie's New Picture Book Love That I Matter To You

Alison T Broderick is back to celebrate STEM Tuesday and her wonderful healthy habits series. Today we meet Marcy Mabel Mollie McMann, a rough and tough girl. She loves to get dirty, but hates to wash her hands. We have a great conversation about how we can help our kids develop great healthy habits. Click here to find Marcy Mabel Mollie McMann on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's Acclaimed School Assembly We Choose Respect

Sarah Ann Kinnear, a teacher and principal for 35 years, has worked in the classroom and behind the scenes educating children and creating innovative curriculum that encourages independent thought and creative problem solving. She has created Little Pearl's Reflection, a wonderful Middle Grade series that encourages kids to think, imagine and create. Click here to find Sarah's Amazon Page Click here to get a free digital download of Jedlie's new picture book Love That I Matter

Fun chat about a really fun book. Sara O'Leary joins us from Montreal to talk about her new picture book Owls Are Good At Keeping Secrets. This is a delightful book of curious, little-known "facts" about animals--one for each letter of the alphabet! Click here to find Sara's Amazon page Click here to learn more about Jedlie's School Assembly Program We Choose Respect

Christy Monson is on the podcast to talk about Love, Hugs, Hope: When Scary Things Happen This book focuses on how children can cope with significant and traumatic events in their lives. The book explains that sometimes bad things happen and good people are hurt. The book teaches that there are ways of dealing with these emotions and helps children reaffirm fundamental truths about the world. Click here to find Christy's page on Amazon Click here to get a free digital download of Jedlie's new picture book Love That I Matter

Two great guests, one great podcast! Brian Dwyre starts us off by introducing us to his fabulous Kidioke series of singing Picture Books. He is followed by publicist and future children's author Jonathan Masiulionis. Click here to visit the Kidioke web site Click here to connect with Empowered Publicity Click here to learn more about Jedlie's School Assembly Program We Choose Respect

People all around the World knew Heddy Lamarr as one of Hollywood's most beautiful leading ladies. But did you know she was also a brilliant inventor? And that one of her discoveries is still being used today to secure our GPS systems? Prepare yourself to be amazed! Click here to visit Laurie's Amazon Page Click here to learn more about Jedlie's new school assembly program Reading Matters

Samantha Caprio Negret is on the podcast to tell us about her brand new Middle Grade Fantasy Rainbow Crystal. This is a wonderful book that can help start a beautiful conversation about loss, hope and self confidence. Click here to find Rainbow Crystal on Amazon Click here to get a free digital download of Jedlie's new picture book Love That I Matter

Kids love spooky books all year long! Patrick Moody is on to talk about his spooky new Middle Grade Novel The Gravedigger's Son. His lead character Ian Fossor is last in a long line of Gravediggers. It's his family's job to bury the dead and then, when Called by the dearly departed, to help settle the worries that linger beyond the grave so spirits can find peace in the Beyond. Click here to find the Gravedigger's Son on Amazon Click here to get a free digital download of Jedlie's new Picture book Love That I Matter To You

Deep and enduring friendships are essential. Unfortunately many teens feel isolated. In her book Dear Libby our guest Libby Kiszner offers a breakthrough approach to friendship and connection. Click here to find Dear Libby on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's nationally acclaimed school assembly program We Choose Respect

Sherry Howard has created a wonderful book that helps parents talk about kids who are sensitive to noise and other stimuli. An appealing, rollicking, and heart-warming read, with an important message in this compelling story of a bear's struggles with the world around him. Click here to find Rock and Roll Woods on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's new school assembly program Reading Matters

STEM Tuesday returns! We had a howling great time speaking with NatGeo Kids author Jodi Wheeler Toppen. Her new book Dog Science Unleashed is the perfect book for any kid who loves animals. She even tells us how to conduct an fun experiment with, not on, our dogs. Click here to find Jodi's amazon page Click here to get a free digital download of Jedlie's new picture book Love That I Matter

Fascinating chat with Jenine Lori, the author of Surprise I Have Three Eyes. Jenine invites you to join Joey and his magical friends on a journey through an enchanted forest as he uncovers how to see through his third eye. Click here to find Surprise I Have Three Eyes on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's nationally acclaimed school assembly We Choose Respect

Change is hard for everyone. It can be especially hard for kids. Meghan Marie Geary has created the A Surprisingly Exciting Adventure series. The first in that series The Great Big Move is a great way to start talking to kids about change. Click here to find Meghan's book on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's school assembly program We Choose Respect