We are celebrating the First day of Hanukkah 2020 with Award winning Hollywood voice actor Dina Sherman. Dina shares the story of the Miracle that is remembered each Hanukkah. Dina also shares some of her vocal expertise, teaching parents how they can make their reading aloud time more fun by reading in many different voices.
Dec 10, 2020•32 min
Fun & fascinating conversation with father & son team Steve & Matt Murrie. The authors hope their new #Kidlit The Screaming Hairy Armadillo and 76 Other Animals with Weird, Wild Names will help inspire kids to better care for all wildlife.
Dec 08, 2020•30 min
Deirdre Breakenridge Skrabola & Mark Skrabola are on the podcast to celebrate A Whisper From Noelle. After experiencing a family tragedy, Mark and Deirdre set out on a journey to share a global message of hope and heartfelt purpose. They wanted parents and children to discover the true meaning of the word “feel” and to embrace all of the feelings that bind families and loved ones together.
Dec 07, 2020•30 min
Acclaimed author Victoria Bond is on the podcast to celebrate the final chapter of her Zora and Me Trilogy. This trilogy is a powerful fictionalized account of Zora Neale Hurston’s childhood adventures explores the idea of collective memory and the lingering effects of slavery. “History ain’t in a book, especially when it comes to folks like us. History is in the lives we lived and the stories we tell each other about those lives.”
Dec 06, 2020•27 min
Jeff Kubiak returns to the podcast to celebrate his new Childrens Book "It's Me!" This book is dedicated to every person who has ever felt less about who they are or want to be because of someone else’s opinion, feelings, or prejudice. Jeff hopes we ditch the prejudiced labeling, and embrace our common humanity.
Dec 05, 2020•25 min
No one expected that when David McArthur came on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate his whimsical picture book would turn into a powerful conversation about a horrific crime, child abuse and mental health.
Dec 04, 2020•28 min
Sherry Howard returns to the podcast to introduce us to her new middle grade novel The Spirits Among Us. This is a thrilling tale of a wheelchair bound teen searching for ghosts and ways to connect with her deceased mom. This is a fun book to co-read with our tweens & teens
Dec 03, 2020•31 min
Such a fun time speaking with D Jude Miller. he is back on the show to celebrate his latest Children's book Halloween Boy & The Christmas Kid. This is a hilarious book based on a real life, and really improbable friendship.
Dec 01, 2020•26 min
Tara Aryan is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate her picture book Queenie Corona and the Ten Little Prints. This is a delightful way to teach kids how to stop the spread of germs through proper hygiene.
Nov 30, 2020•24 min
Sean Patrick O'Reilly & Dave Alvarez celebrate Randolph the Reindeer. When a beloved family heirloom is destroyed, an ex-hotshot reindeer must brave a deadly snowstorm to reach Santa's workshop for a replacement before a family s Christmas is ruined forever. A touching and heartwarming Christmas tale with a positive message about friendship and family.
Nov 29, 2020•29 min
Chris Eliopoulos has worked in every aspect of comic book creation. He’s most known as a prolific letterer, but in recent years has begun writing and drawing comics, some of which have been nominated for Eisner and Harvey awards. He is on the podcast to celebrate the Ordinary People Change The World Series he creates with Brad Meltzer
Nov 28, 2020•27 min
John Gallagher helps us kick off our celebration of Graphic Novels, comic books and Illustrated stories. John is the art director of the National Wildlife Federation's "Ranger Rick" magazine and has been drawing comics since he was five. He joins us today to celebrate Max Meow, Cat Crusader.
Nov 27, 2020•29 min
While many of us are disappointed we can not be with family on this Thanksgiving holiday Samarrah Clayman helps us remember that we do have lots to be thankful for. Her poignant picture book Will Jax Be Home For Thanksgiving shares the story of her son's battle with a brain tumor.
Nov 26, 2020•26 min
Christopher Gordon is on the Podcast to celebrate his wonderful Timothy's Lessons In Good Values picture book series. He is joined by his business manager Kristin Bento. In addition to their books Chris & Kristin also celebrate their native island nation of Trinidad & Tobago
Nov 24, 2020•28 min
Super show with two great guests celebrating two great picture books. Ellwyn Autumn returns to the show to celebrate Teddy Bear Tea. And A C Altintas joins us from Slovenia to celebrate I Don't Want To be A Dragon With No Teeth.
Nov 22, 2020•27 min
Saadia Faruqi & Laura Shovan are on the podcast to celebrate their new middle grade novel A Place At The Table. This is a powerful story of friendship that grows between two girls from very different religious, cultural and economic backgrounds.
Nov 21, 2020•35 min
Today we speak with two great guests. Joy Resor beings the show celebrating Designed To Shine, Volume 2. This is a wonderfully inspiring collection of poems. We also speak with Eric Hagen. His new children's book GoGo the Fish was inspired by his time in the Peace Corps. Thanks to Wonder Crate for sponsoring this episode
Nov 20, 2020•37 min
Marian "Hannah" Carlson is on the podcast to help us get ready for Thanksgiving. She tells us about her new #PictureBook "The Adventures Of Plimoth Plantation as Told by the Mayflower Mouse". This is a fun way for kids to learn about the history of the first Thanksgiving. Thanks to Wonder Crate for sponsoring this episode. Use the code word READ at www.wondercratekids.com to save 10% off any subscription
Nov 19, 2020•31 min
Our Dean of all things #STEM & #STEAM Jennifer Swanson returns to the #Podcast to celebrate Everything You Need to Ace Chemistry in One Big Fat Notebook. This is the latest in a wonderful series that helps middle & high school kids understand subjects they find challenging. A big thank you to Wonder Crate for sponsoring this episode.
Nov 17, 2020•27 min
Cathy Goldberg Fishman is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate her beautiful picture book A Winter Walk In The City. This book introduces kids to many of the holidays we celebrate in Winter. This episode is sponsored by Wonder Crate.
Nov 15, 2020•23 min
Our celebration of Diwali continues as we chat with Sandhya Acharya. Her new #KidLit 10 Gulab Jamons, a delightful story that celebrates friendship, family and all of the deliciousness of Diwali. Big thanks to our friends at Wonder Crate for sponsoring this episode of the podcast.
Nov 14, 2020•28 min
Monique Gray Smith is on the podcast to help celebrate International Kindness Day and Native American Awareness Month. Her book When We Are Kind - Nihá’ádaahwiinít’íigo is the first book we have featured that has been translated into Navajo.
Nov 13, 2020•30 min
You've heard of the 12 days of Christmas? Ajanta Chakraborty is here to tell us all about the fantastic five days of Diwali, India's Festival of Lights! Anjanta is the driving force behind Bollywood Groove & Culture Groove, programs dedicated to helping to raise multi-culture kids.
Nov 12, 2020•31 min
Bryanne Leeming introduces us to Unruly Splats. This is a fantastically fun way to teach kids the basics of coding. Bryanne tells us the Unruly vision is to build ridiculously fun learning tools and experiences for the young people who will create the future.
Nov 10, 2020•26 min
Marla Benevides, sometimes known as the Cuban Goddess Book Lady, is on the podcast to talk about Homeschooling. Traditional public schools aren't so traditional in the days of Covid and homeschooling may provide more stability for some families. Marla is also an Usborne Affiliate
Nov 08, 2020•27 min
All over the world, there are reports of children turning into MINE monsters when they see someone else touch something they like. Brittany Plumari has responded to this "crisis" by writing How To Cure A Mine Monster, a delightful book that teaches kids manners.
Nov 07, 2020•26 min
Choose Your Reader was founded by Mike Coles, a lawyer, award-winning screenwriter, and children’s book author. As a divorced Dad, Mike wanted to create a way to connect with his son, even when they were apart. Choose Your Reader was developed so that Mike could share the stories his son loved with children everywhere, and build a platform for others to do the same.
Nov 06, 2020•28 min
Katie Zhao is on the #podcast to celebrate her debut middle grade novel The Dragon Warrior. This is the first in a series of books inspired by Chinese Mythology.
Nov 05, 2020•30 min
Today we welcome Stephen Wunderli to celebrate his #ChildrensBook Dear Moon. Stephen is the author of six books for children and young adults. He believes adventure is always the best medicine and that curiosity is the best teacher.
Nov 03, 2020•30 min
Nikkii Bergstresser joins us to celebrate her new #ChildrensBook Seasons For Stones. This is a wonderful conversation about a book that reminds kids about the power of small acts of kindness.#Kindness #SmallActsOfKindness
Nov 01, 2020•24 min