Reading With Your Kids Podcast

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

Michelle Nelson-Schmidt is an author, illustrator, public speaker, mother, sister, daughter, and wife. We have a great time speaking to her about performing for kids, her Youtube page and her new kidit Cordelia and the Whale. Click here to find Michelle's web site Click here to get a free digital download of Jedlie's new kidlit "Love That I Matter To You!"

Great conversation with our friend Samantha M Clark. Samantha is a member of the Spooky Middle Grade authors group. She is back with us to tell us about her Middle Grade Novel The Boy, the Boat and the Beast. Click here to find Samantha's Amazon page Click here to read Jedlie's award winning picture book The Great Maritini for free via Kindle Unlimited

Suzie Olsen is on a mission to inspire kids, especially girls, to explore STEM fields. She is back on the podcast to tell us about her STEM Spark blog. She also teaches us how we can make snow in our home with our kids. Click here to check out Suzie's STEM Spark blog Click here to learn more about Jedlie's exciting new school assembly program Reading Matters

It is the start of a New Year. The perfect time for to develop new behaviors and habits to make our lives, and the lives of our kids, happier and healthier. Author, screenwriter and actor G Brian Benson is on to tell us about his new books Habits for Success and Lucy and Chester Amazing Adventures. Click here to find G Brian Benson's Amazon Page Click here to get a free digital download of Jedlie's new picture book "Love That I Matter To You!"

So excited to welcome Jennifer Holm to the podcast. Jennifer is is the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling children's author of THE FOURTEENTH GOLDFISH. She is the recipient of three Newbery Honors. She joins us today to talk about her latest novel The Third Mushroom. Click here to visit Jennifer's amazon page Click here to read Jedlie's award winning picture book The Great Maritini

Super conversation with debut author Shanon Morris. Her fabulous book, MC (emcee)Veggie Fresh Rocks the Mic, is the perfect mix of nutrition and hip-hop that will make learning about food, healthy habits and cooking fun! Click here to visit Shanon's amazon page Click here to sign up for our newsletter and get a free digital download of Jedlie's Love That I Matter To You

We start the year off with a fantastic conversation with Luke Reynolds. Luke is the author of Fantastic Failures. Even the most well-known people have struggled to succeed! We talk about how we can inspire our kids to turn their failures into triumphs. Click here to find Luke's Amazon page Click here to discover Jedlie's all new school assembly program "Reading Matters"

2018 has been an amazing year for the Reading With Your Kids Podcast. We have had some amazing guests, we have hit number 1 on iTunes and we have been nominated for the iHeartRadio Best Kids and Family Podcast Award. And best of all we have inspired families all over the World to read more with their kids. We would love to say thank you with a little New Year's Eve Magic. Be sure to get your free digital download of Jedlie's new Picture Book "Love That I Matter To You!" by signing up for our newsletter.

Two fabulous authors join us for this episode. Margie Markarian tells us about her charming picture book The Princess and the Cafe on the Moat. We also speak with Joanie Findle about her middle grade fantasy novels. Click here to find Margie's amazon page Click here to find Joanie's amazon page Click here to get a free digital download of Jedlie's Love That I Matter To You

Tracy Blom's latest book is One Big Bully, a charming story about a bull whose horns grow every time he is mean to another. Super conversation about friendship. Click here to find Tracy's amazon page Click here to learn more about Jedlie's amazing new school assembly program Reading Matters

We love Christmas, but the holidays can be a challenging time for so many people. Melissa Lyons has written a one of a kind book! 'I Will Always Love You" is a comforting, thought provoking and deeply moving story that takes moments to read and offers a lifetime of comfort. Click here to find Melissa's amazon page Click here to learn about Jedlie's all new school assembly program Reading Matters

Ho, Ho, Ahhh! This is an incredibly special and spooky episode of the podcast. The authors of SppokyMiddleGrade.com have come together on our show to create and tell an original spooky story. We also talk about the value and fun of creating stories as a family. Get ready to be majorly spooked by S A Larsen, Kim Ventrella, Samantha M Clark, David Neilson, Victoria Piontek, Jonathan Rosen, Angie Smibert, Kat Shepherd and Sarah Cannon! Click here to visit SpookyMiddleGrade.com Click here to learn about Jedlie's nationally acclaimed school assembly We Choose Respect!

Kimberly Ballou's award winning debut Middle Grade novel When Daronte's Father Went To Prison is a powerful book that addresses issues that effect millions of kids in the US. Kim is back on the show to share news about her just published WDFWTP teachers guide. Click here to find Kimberly's Amazon page Click here to get a free digital download of Jedlie's Love That I Matter To You!

We are so happy to welcome Stephanie Dreyer to the RWYK Podcast. Stephanie is a wonderful part of our podcasting family. She is here to tell us about her wonderful new kidlit "Not A Purse". Not A Purse enlightens families about the various ways animals are worn and used at home Click here to visit Stephanie's web site Click here to learn more about Jedlie's all new school assembly program Reading Matters

Syndicated comic strip artist Mark Tatulli, the creator of the wildly popular Lio comic, introduces us to his full-color middle grade graphic novel that centers on his own experience in the summer after seventh grade. We also meet author and former teacher Beverly Stiffler Smith. Click here to find Mark's books on amazon Click here to find Beverly's books on Amazon Click here to learn more about our Certified Great Read Program

Wonderful conversation with Elizabeth Dufek, the author of The Traveling Dress. This book tells the story of Alexandra, a girl who has everything, but none of the things that warm a little one's heart. A great story about the miracle of sharing. Click here to find the Traveling Pants on Amazon Authors, Click here to learn how you can be a guest on the podcast

Super conversation with Kevin Sands, the author of The Blackthorn Key Adventures. This is an exciting Middle Grade Fantasy series that Kirkus reviews calls Stunning. Listen to hear what kind of family conversations this book will inspire. Click here to find The Blackthorn Key Adventures on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's new school assembly program "Reading Matters"

How do you approach a math problem that challenges you? Do you keep trying until you reach a solution? Or do you get frustrated easily and give up? Alice Aspinall is here to help us teach our kids that tell us everyone can learn math! Click here to find Everyone Can Learn Math on Amazon Click here for the perfect gifts for kids of all ages at LittlePassports.com/reading

Get ready to meet the inspiration behind the greatest science clubhouse ever! Melissa Stewart, the author of dozens and dozens of amazing science books, knows how to ignite kids curiosity! Click here to visit Melissa's Amazing Web Site Click here for the perfect holiday gift for curios kids at LittlePassports.com/reading

We are so excited. Our Dean of Stem Jennifer Swanson is back with great resources to inspire kids to love STEM. We are excited that Jen has won the 2019 Award from the National Science Teacher's Association. We also welcome Dennis Low to tell us about his wonderful kidlit Isabella and Trent's Hot Air Balloon Adventure. Click here to visit Jennifer's web site Click here to find Dennis' book on Amazon Click here to find the perfect gift for curious kids at www.littlepassports.com/reading

Today we meet two amazing girls. Our first guest is Emily Bastien, the amazing 9 year old author of The Fearless Fantabulous Five. Emily has been writing since she was five and has no plans to stop. Our second guest is Alessandro Reale, and while he is not a girl he is the author of a super book about a very special girl known as Only One Samantha. Click here to find Emily's books on Amazon Click here to find Alessandro's books on Amazon Click here to find the perfect gift for kids of all ages this holiday season at Litttle Passports.com/reading

Looking to start a new family read aloud Christmas Tradition? Listen in as Dorothea Jensen tells us about Santa's high tech savvy Izzy Elves. This award winning series is great fun for everyone. And our conversation with Dorothea is a blast! Click here to find the Izzy Elves on Amazon Click here to for the perfect holiday gift for curious kids of all ages at www.LittlePassports.com/reading

Most adoptive and foster children struggle at some point in their life with knowing who they are and where they belong. After searching for adoption storybooks to read to her own adopted children, Katie Cruice Smith decided that there was a need for more books that parents could read at bedtime to connect with their adopted and fostered children. Click here to find Katie's Book on Amazon Click here for the perfect gift to spark your kids' interest in Geography, World Cultures or Science at www.LittlePassports.com/reading

We go around the World in today's episode of the podcast. We first travel to Hyderabad, India to speak with Harsha Sheelam, author of Poppydown Pals. We then travel to Somerset in the UK to speak to Lynn Emslie about her new book Jasper and Milo's Walk in the Park. Click here to find Harsha's book on Amazon Click here to find Lynn's books on Amazon Click here to find the very best gifts for the curious kids on your list at www.LettlePassports.com/reading

We are so happy to welcome the beginning of the Eight Days of Hanukkah with a visit from author Pamela Ehrenburg. Her new children's book Queen of the Hanukkah Dosas is the perfect book for all families regardless of your faith. Click here to find Queen of the Hanukkah Dosas on Amazon Click here to find the perfect holiday gift for the Curious Kids on your list at www.LittlePassports.com/reading

From our podcast title you know we are all about inspiring families to read together. We also believe in the power of play, and playing together. Brad Berger is here with great, fun games that can help families unplug and grow closer Click here to find Unplug and Play on Amazon Click here to find a super interactive gift that will spark kids curiosity in Geography, World Cultures and Science at LittlePassports.com/reading

Sometimes courage can come from the most surprising places. Donna Sager Cowan tells us about her wonderful new kidlit series Super Hero School and how we can help kids find their super hero courage. Click here to find Donna's book on Amazon Click here to order the perfect gift for the curious kids in your life at LittlePassports.com/reading