What is making Cheerful the chicken so angry? Children's author Joanna Rose is on the #RWYK #Podcast to tell us, and to celebrate the benefits of reading aloud her wonderful new Picture Book. Cheerful the Angry Chicken communicates many important lessons regarding managing difficult emotions and having the courage to stand up for what you believe in. Click here to visit Joanna's website
Children's author Elizabeth Wrage is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate the benefits of reading aloud Christmas Kindness Kids. The Christmas Kindness Kids shows families how to use the countdown to Christmas as a time to share God’s love by doing extra kindness acts each day. Elizabeth believes that your family can better enjoy the holidays by encouraging kindness and friendship. Click here to visit Elizabeth's website
Eva Wong Nava is a children's author who writes to create a more open and inclusive world. She returns to the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate the benefits of reading aloud her wonderful book Mina's Magic Malong. Eva believes that this book will open families to talk about love, relationships and separation. Click here to visit Eva's website
Author Aditi Wardhan Singh is a mother who “focuses on raising awareness about cultural sensitivity and empowerment in a multicultural world.” In this conversation we talk about the benefits of reading aloud with our kids to help them develop respect for all people. You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase her book on Amazon
Super conversation with children's author Tracy Weldon. In an age in which technology, tablets, and gadgets play a critical role in our lives, it's more important than ever to remind ourselves and our children of the importance of using our imaginations to play and grow. Click here to visit Tracy's web site
We know that there are many benefits of reading aloud with our kids. Probably the most important is using that intimate time together to inspire your kids to love themselves. Jeanette Paxia, knows this and has create You Are A Super Hero to help kids understand just how very special they are. Support the podcast by using this link to purchase Jeanette's books on Amazon
Kids love gross. The grosser the better. Derek Taylor Kent knows this. We talk about all the fun and benefits of Reading aloud his "Grossest Picture Book Ever" and talk about the power of teaching kids with humor. Support the podcast by using this link to purchase Derek's books on Amazon
Today we welcome back Children's author & publisher Jodi Stapler. We have a great conversation about the benefits of reading aloud her Middle Grade Novel Cornelia Need A Space of her Own. We also share great tips for all children's authors. Click here to purchase Jodi's books on Amazon
We love speaking to passionate kids authors. That's why we love speaking with Glenn Kinnaird. He is passionate about inspiring kids to get involved in theatre. That inspiration is just one of the many benefits of reading aloud his KidLit Tony The Theatre Dog. You can help support the podcast by using this link to purchase Tony the Theatre Dog on Amazon
Children's author Okeoma Moronu Schreiner is on the podcast to talk about the importance of reading books about financial literacy with your kids. Her picture book The Missing Money - Money Monsters, is a super way to start a conversation with your kids about how to manage money. Please consider using this link to purchase Money Monsters on Amazon. When you do you will be supporting the podcast!
We love speaking with kids authors. Hayley Nystrom is on to talk about the benefits of reading aloud her book Fairies of the Frost. This is a wonderful holiday book that includes Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Solstice Support the podcast by using this link to purchase Fairies of the Frost on Amazon
It's time for another exciting STEM Tuesday edition of the Reading With Your Kids Podcast. Our Dean of all things STEM & STEAM, kids author Jennifer Swanson is back to let us in on a secret, Chemistry ROCKS! Jennifer talks about the benefits of reading books about Chemistry with our kids. Click here to visit the STEM Tuesday website
Children's author Victoria Gracie is on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to talk about the benefits of reading aloud her books Kaylin Finds her Power & Kip's Magical Belt. The central characters in both books find their power in jui jitsu. Not surprising since Victoria is a member of the Gracie family, a legendary family in the World of Jui Jitsu and MMA. Support the podcast by using this link to purchase Kaylin Finds her Power on Amazon...
We welcome back our friend Patricia Newman to the podcast to celebrate Neema's Reason to Smile. Neema is a young Kenyan girl who dreams of one day being able to afford to go to school. Slowly, and with great purpose, Neema makes a plan to save money in her dream basket and make her dream come true. Support the podcast by using this link to purchase Neema's Reason to Smile on Amazon
Jody Smith is on the podcast to celebrate Princess Monroe. Some call this a feminist fairy tale. Princess Monroe is more than just a princess. She's an independent girl with lots of different interests. While her Queen Mom has ideas of finding her a prince, Monroe wants to explore, learn, play, get dirty, and find her own way in the world. Support the podcast by using this link to purchase Princess Monroe on Amazon
Editors Cathy Goldsmith and Alice Janaitis are on the show to celebrate the latest book from Dr Seuss. Based on an unrhymed manuscript and sketches discovered in 2013, Horse Museum is like a visit to a museum—with a horse as your guide! Cathy talks about her experience working directly with Ted "Dr Seuss" Geisel, while Alice talks about how this manuscript was brought to life. Support the podcast by using this link to purchase Dr Seuss' Horse Museum on Amazon...
Today we welcome author Jessica Laurel Kane to the podcast. Her latest picture book,The Girl Who Was Born with Glue in Her Brain is a memoir about a girl with a handful of thoughts that keep her from being able to enjoy life as much as she would like to, and what she eventually decides to do about it. You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase Jessica's book on Amazon
We have a fantastic conversation with husband and wife team of Hari and Deepti as they introduce us to their stunningly beautiful debut picture book The Seekers. We talk about the unique techniques the team use to create the incredibly vivid images in the book. We also talk about the importance of home while still striving to discover the world around you You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase The Seekers on Amazon
Author Rebecca Sosny is on the podcast to celebrate her picture book The Little Lost Fairy. This book celebrates Friendship and hope. Two of the greatest things a child can have in their lives. Please consider supporting the podcast by using this link to purchase the Little Lost Fairy
Today we speak with the founder and producer of the Chicago Toy & Game Fair Mary Couzin. This is the largest toy & game fair in North America. Mary speaks to us about the value of families playing together, invention and so much more. Click here to get your tickets, use the promo code RWYK at checkout and save $3 per ticket
Bats! They are adorably creepy and scary and fascinating, and Kristen Lear absolutely loves them! Listen as we celebrate the beginning of Bat Week talking about bats and how they help us, and how families can help them. Click here to visit Kristen's web site
Middle School. Remember how much fun that was? Actually, for way too many people middle school was a nightmare. Kristin Mahoney is on to talk about that oh so important part of everyone's life and her great middle grade novel The 47 People You Will Meet In Middle School. Please consider supporting the podcast by using this link to purchase Kristin's book
Victoria Allen is on the podcast to celebrate her wonderful picture book Buddy The Bear - The First day of School. It may be hard for us to remember our first day of school, but it is a monumental day in the life of your kid. Click here to support the podcast by purchasing Buddy the Bear on Amazon
Author BFFs Lori Orlinsky and Faith Goldstein return to the podcast to promote literacy and friendship. We also have a great discussion on how parents can help their kids stop bullying. Click here to find Lori's books on Amazon Click here to find faith's book on Amazon
Dawn Doig is the author of eight children's picture books on various topics including childhood hearing loss, dysgraphia, bullying and forgiveness, and learning English as an additional language. She is also a World traveler who has lived and worked around the World Please support the podcast by using this link to purchase Dawn's books on Amazon
Today we welcome author J de la Vega to the show. J is excited to tell us about her debut Middle Grade Novel Peter Tolliver and the City of Monsters. J also shares with us how reading together with her tween son strengthens their family Support the podcast by using this link to purchase J's book on Amazon
Mother / daughter creative team Jennifer Lawson & Katie Jaffe are on the podcast to celebrate their inspiring picture book Fly, Fly Again. We have a great conversation about how we can encourage our kids' curiosity and imagination. Please support the podcast by using this link to purchase Fly, Fly Again on Amazon
Today we welcome award-winning duo Colette Freedman and Kimberly Much. They are here to celebrate their magical coming of age story The Reluctant Fairy Godmother and the Absolutely Positively Impossible Good Deed. This is a must read together story for anyone who feels left out. You can support the podcast by clicking this link to purchase The Reluctant Fairy Godmother
This episode of the podcast features sibling rivalry at it's best! Jennifer Holm and her brother Matthew Holm are on to celebrate their delightful new #Kidlit The Evil Princess Vs The Brave Knight. Super fun conversation about siblings, creativity and cooperation. Support the podcast by clicking on this link to purchase The Evil Princess Vs The Brave Knight on Amazon
We talk a lot about the power of reading with our kids here on the podcast. We celebrate all the benefits kids get from reading together with their families. We don't talk nearly enough about the equally important need to talk with our kids about finances. Sam Wils is on the podcast to introduce us to Wing A Doos, a super resource for families that teaches primary aged children financial literacy Click here to visit the Wing A Doos site
