Children’s author Tony Lee Moral is on this episode of Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate his book “The Cat That Changed America”. This children’s book is an adaptation of Tony Lee’s documentary of the same name. Both stories follow a mountain lion who made the brave journey across Los Angeles to find a new home in LA’s Griffin Park. It is a fascinating conversation for young nature-lovers and creative storytellers. You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase Tony's book ...
Feb 23, 2021•24 min
Children’s author Melissa Marie Keeping is on this episode of Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her book “Griffin In The Spring”. Her book inspired by the griffin, a creature from Greek mythology, invites the readers to a festivity of spring with all the joy and beauty that comes with it. Melissa experiences firsthand the benefits of reading through the renewed connections and excitement storytelling brings to the family. You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase Griff...
Feb 22, 2021•25 min
Children’s author Carrie Finison is on this episode of Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her children's book “Don’t Hug Doug”. This is an important conversation about respecting kids as individuals with differing levels of comfort with touch and showing affection. While Carrie hopes this story empathizes with kids who have autism or other sensory-related disorders, her main goal is to advocate for all kids (and adults!) to recognize each other’s personal boundaries. You can support the...
Feb 21, 2021•28 min
Author Mifflin Lowe is on the podcast to celebrate The Cuddle Book! Everyone knows cuddling can reduce stress levels and release endorphins, but kids know that more than anything cuddling is FUN! And listening to Mifflin's hilarious rhymes is lots of fun too! You can support the podcast by using this link to buy your copy of the Cuddle Book on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3ansX4e Use this link to like Mifflin's Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/Mifflin-Lowe-304040942944563/ Please visit our w...
Feb 20, 2021•27 min
Children’s’ authors Tiffany Caldwell and W.R. MacKenzie are on this episode of Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate their series “The Adventures of Forkman”. Through the character Forkman, this daughter-father duo shares what they learned about manners and politeness as kids themselves. With these tools, children grow up listening more and being kinder to one another. You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase your copy of “The Adventures of Forkman” at Amazon: https://amz...
Feb 19, 2021•26 min
Children’s author Laura Perdew is on this episode of Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her first-ever fiction children’s book “The Fort”. The story follows two kids that separately play at a fort in their make-believe games. When their imaginary worlds collide, they must learn how to compromise and work together. This is a fascinating conversation about the powerful and limitless imagination of children. You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase your copy of “The Fort”...
Feb 18, 2021•32 min
Joining us today is Children's Author and Slam Poet Martinique Mims. Martinique is on the podcast to celebrate her children's book Through The Colors Of A Butterfly. This book is a story about a young girl named Unique who confronts her fears about being different in a new school. Martinique also talks about her role as a recruiter for the volunteer agency City year and one of her personal heroes from Black History. You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase your copy of Martiniq...
Feb 17, 2021•29 min
Children’s author Jennifer Gennari is on this episode of Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her newest book “Muffled”. This children’s book follows ten-year-old Amelia who has a hard time with noises as she learns how to be herself in the loud world around her. Jennifer discusses the importance of listening and empathizing with others who are different than you. In order to grow, like the characters, we all must step out of our comfort zones and be open to new people and experiences. Yo...
Feb 16, 2021•30 min
Children’s author Evette Davis is on this episode of Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate “The Adventures of Sunny”, a collaboration between mother and daughter. This is a heart-warming conversation about the importance of family in the early development of children’s reading abilities and sense of identity. This 5-part children’s book series follows Sunny as he learns about himself, his family, and his world through the curious eyes of a child. You can support the podcast by using this l...
Feb 14, 2021•30 min
Fr James Martin is on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate his new book Learning To Pray, In our conversation Fr Jim talks to us about how beautiful time spent praying with our kids can be. He also tells us each person can discover the best style for building an intimate relationship with God, regardless of religion or denomination. Prayer, he teaches us, is open and accessible to anyone willing to open their heart. You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase your copy ...
Feb 13, 2021•27 min
Kennedy Reynolds believes the time to start talking to our kids about finances & saving is now. She is on the podcast to let parents know about Acorns Early, the easiest investment account for kids. She also tells us about Acorns' full financial wellness system. Click here to learn more about Acorns Early - https://www.acorns.com/early/ Click here to visit our website - https://readingwithyourkids.com...
Feb 12, 2021•27 min
Author Fernanada Lazzaro wants every child and adult to know that they are special and have a role to play in our World. Her wonderful Tillsonbugger Adventures #PictureBook series helps kids discover the important role that insects play in our eco system. You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase Fernanda's books on Amazon - https://amzn.to/39P5EQS Click here to visit Fernanda's web site - https://www.tillsonbugger.com/ Click here to visit our website - https://readingwithyourki...
Feb 11, 2021•29 min
Evita Giron is on the podcast to celebrate her #PictureBook The Girl With The Magical Curls. This is a delightful story about what happens when a curious girl doesn't follow the rules and uses an entire bottle of magical hair growth oil on her curls. She hopes it will make her tresses lengthy and firm like Rapunzel's, little does she know her curly ringlets magically grow overnight! You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase your copy of The Girl With The Magical Curls on Amazon ...
Feb 09, 2021•26 min
Antony Kolenc is a busy guy. Tony is the author of The Harwood Mysteries--an award-winning medieval historical fiction series for youth published by Loyola Press. He is also a law professor, and a retired Lt Col of the US Air Force. In addition, he writes a legal column in Practical Homeschooling Magazine. In addition to celebrating his middle grade series Tony talks to us about using books as a way to talk with our kids about faith and his family's choice to home school their five children. Vis...
Feb 07, 2021•32 min
Ta'Shay Mason is on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her moving #ChildrensBook But I Don' Want To say Goodbye. This is a wonderful story that can help families talk through moments of grief and loss.
Feb 06, 2021•30 min
Sheetal Sheeth & Sailaja Joshi are on the podcast to celebrate the diversity and sweet stories of South Asia. Sheetal, the author of Always Anjali, tells us how she was urged to change her name if she wanted to work as an actress in Hollywood. Sailaja tells us why she founded an independent publishing house to celebrate South Asian culture.
Feb 05, 2021•31 min
Tonya Duncan Ellis celebrates her best selling Sophie Washington series of middle grade novels. Kids can learn a lot by reading how Sophie overcomes the challenges many tweens face every day. Tonya also celebrates the news that one of the books in this series will be republished by Scholastic.
Feb 04, 2021•27 min
Matt Eventoff & Thomas Ray Garcia are on the podcast to celebrate their new book Speechless. This is a delightful story about a shy girl who has to overcome her fear of public speaking to save her friends and family. Matt and Thomas talk about how empowering it can be for all kids to learn how to speak up and share their story with the World.
Feb 02, 2021•33 min
Former Super Bowl Champion turned Children's author & literacy advocate Malcolm Mitchell reminds us of the liberating power of reading. The founder of Share The Magic and the READ Bowl tells us how he taught himself how to be a proficient reader by reading children's books in College. Malcolm also helps us prepare for World Read Aloud Day.
Feb 01, 2021•25 min
Aaran Francis is on the #RWYK #Podcast to talk to us about the value of families listening to audio books together. For a number of reasons Aaran made the bold choice to publish his Wombat and Boles series exclusively as audio books. Aaran talks about those choices and the benefits kids, and families can experience listening to stories together.
Jan 31, 2021•28 min
We have a weird and wonderfully fun time speaking with the head zookeeper of the Ooh Odd Zoo Jeff Williams. Jeff's delightfully irreverent A, B, C Picture Book introduces us to 25 weird and wild creatures, and one ordinary larva. Don't miss Jeff's poem about a maggot!
Jan 30, 2021•30 min
Licensed clinical psychologist, author and mental health advocate Dr Regine Muradian is on the #Podcast to celebrate Franky and the Worry Bees. Dr Regine shares valuable techniques we can teach our kids that will help them better deal with stress.
Jan 29, 2021•29 min
Pam Allyn returns to the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate World Read Aloud Day 2021! This international literacy event is happening on February 3, 2021. In this interview the senior literacy consultant for Scholastic Publishing and the founder of WRAD tells us who inspired her to create the celebration, the power of literacy to liberate and the need to continue to work to eliminate reading deserts in the US and around the World.
Jan 28, 2021•33 min
Reading graphic novels is reading! Lincoln Peirce returns to the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate the latest in the Max and the Midnights series - Battle of the Bodkins. We have a great conversation with Lincoln about comics, graphic novels and how reading illustrated stories can help reluctant readers develop a love of reading
Jan 26, 2021•31 min
Eliana Melmed is on the podcast to celebrate her debut picture book "Who Are Our Heroes". This book offers families a great place to begin a conversation about the real heroes in our lives, to help kids understand that we are surrounded by courageous people doing the jobs we need them to do so that we can live, learn and love.
Jan 24, 2021•25 min
We have a wonderful time chatting with illustrator Delia Ciccarelli. Delia is the illustrator of The Cuddle Book. Delia shares the feelings she experienced first reading The Cuddle Book. She also tells us how her parents encouraged her creativity by allowing her to draw on the walls of her bedroom.
Jan 23, 2021•21 min
Cat Michaels & Rosie Russell are on the podcast to celebrate their new middle grade novel Just Between Sam & Me. This is a powerful look at the challenges many kids experience in middle school.
Jan 22, 2021•24 min
C B Lee is on the podcast to celebrate The Shipwreck, the latest novel inspired by Minecraft. C B takes us on a journey to an extraordinary underwater world filled with mystery and adventure. C B also tells us how the Minecraft game inspires kids to explore their creativity.
Jan 21, 2021•30 min
Author & educator Gin Noon Spaulding is on the show to celebrate her "Adventures of Li Li" picture book series. She also shares her family's journey with sensory issues. Reading these children's books aloud with your kids is a great way to start important conversations about people with sensory issues
Jan 19, 2021•28 min
In honor of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr Day we are republishing our interview with Nic Stone. Nic talks to use about her middle grade book "Dear Martin". This book is a powerful and much needed look at race relations.
Jan 18, 2021•28 min
