Our Dean of all things STEM & STEAM Jennifer Swanson returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Rocks, Fossils & Shells. Jennifer tells us this is a totally interactive guide meant to get kids and families exploring the World around them. Click here to visit Jennifer's website - https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Caroline and Katherine Brickley are twin sisters as well as the Co-Founders of Blossom: An award-winning children’s media company dedicated to growing readers and leaders through an enriching combination of original stories and story-based content. They are on the #RWYK #Podcast to tell us about their Kickstarter Campaign to make their Friendly Bookshelf Project a reality. They hope this book will encourage all kids to know they have an important story to tell. Click here to visit The Friendly B...
Alex Winstanley is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate his Children's #PictureBook My Grandma Has Dementia. Alex aims to raise awareness of the impact that dementia can have on an individual and their family, in a child-friendly and supportive way. It is aimed at 4-11-year olds and has been inspired and informed by people with lived experience of dementia. Through rhyme and engaging illustrations, the book hopes to start a conversation about dementia Click here to visit Alex' Facebook Page - http...
Two fantastic authors on this episode of the #RWYK #Podcast. Monica Mikai celebrates The Proudest Color. This book is a timely, sensitive introduction to race, racism, and racial pride. Liam Jenkis celebrates Dylan McFinn & The Sea Serpent's Fury. Kids will love this fantastical nautical adventure of myth, monsters and legend Click here to visit Monica's website - https://monicamikai.com/about/ Click here to visit Liam's website - https://www.liamjenkinsofficial.com/ Click here to visit our ...
Patricia Newman returns to the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate Planet Ocean. Patricia believes that since a little more than 70 percent of Planet Earth is ocean wouldn’t a better name for our global home be Planet Ocean? She tells us that we might be surprised at just how closely we are connected to the ocean. She wants us to know that regardless of where you live, every breath you take and every drop of water you drink links you to the ocean. And because of this connection, the ocean’s health affec...
Reyna Marder Gentin is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #MiddleGrade #Novel My Name Is Layla. Reyna introduces us to Layla, a young teen with undiagnosed dyslexia. This powerful story celebrates the value of friendship, the need for caring teachers, and the power of family love. Click here to visit Reyna's website - https://reynamardergentin.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Robert Beatty is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate his middle grade novel Willa Of Dark Hollow. Robert tells us that Willa must find a way to save the people and animals she loves and take a stand against an all-consuming darkness that threatens to destroy her world. Robert also tells us that he hopes his writing will inspire readers to look at situations through the eyes of others. Click here to visit Robert's website - https://robertbeattybooks.com/author/ Click here to visit our website - ww...
Author & educator LaKeasha Williams joins us to celebrate her debut chapter book "Shine On Brown Girl". This is a powerful conversation about how we can inspire kids to know that they matter and how we can all embrace the truth that different does not mean less than. Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com
“Feelings travel, even when people can’t.” The #ReadingWithYourKidsPodcast welcomes Holly Goldberg Sloan! Holly talks with us about her 7th children’s book, The Elephant in the Room, and how it has inspired her to teach her young audience about dealing with adversity. Inspired by her Turkish background, The Elephant in the Room follows Sila, a young Turkish girl, as she navigates a new world without her mother. Holly wants kids to understand that our differences don’t have to be our downfalls. C...
Two great authors share stories you can use to inspire your kids to be superheroes. Jerald Hoover introduces us to his Hero Book Series, a series he started writing 28 years ago on an ironing board. And Darrel Gregory tells us how his grand daughters inspired him to write "I'm Not Very Good At It" Click here to visit Jerald's website - https://www.theherobookseries.com/ Click here to visit Darrel's website - https://www.dgregory.ca/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Kathleen Marcath is a veteran Special Education Sign Language Supporter. This experience has kindled her passion for helping children reach their educational potential. She is on to celebrate My Big Monster Truck Goes Everywhere With Me, a picture book illustrated in American Sign Language. She is delighted to help kids learn to communicate in ASL Click here to find Kathleen's book on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3fmn0ao Click here to visit our website - www.ReadingWithYourKids.com...
We can protect the planet by capturing cow farts?! Erin Twamley joins Jedlie & Alexia to celebrate her attention catching book Capturing Cow Farts & Burps. Did you know there are over 2 billion cows alive on the planet? And that those cows are creating lots of farts that are adding to our climate crisis. Erin tells us how we can inspire our kids to become everyday superheros working together to save our planet Click here to visit Erin's website - https://erintwamley.com/ Click here to vi...
Lizette Serrano, Vice President of Educational Marketing preview's Scholastic's Summer Reading Program. As we discuss the many benefits of reading it becomes clear that one of the most important is love, the love that grows between family members through reading. Click here to be a part of Scholastic's Summer Reading Program - www.scholastic.com/summer Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
A creativity expert, Nina Meehan inspires the broader community as a skilled theatre producer, award-winning director, and dedicated arts educator, with expertise in youth development. Her work focuses on nurturing innovation and connecting people in our increasingly digital world. She shares some fantastic ways that creativity can bring families closer. Click here to visit Nina's website - https://ninameehan.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Laura Schaumer is on the #ReadingWithYourKids podcast! Laura is here to tell us about her self-published children’s book, Kita and the Magic Paint . Inspired by her own daughter, Laura’s book follows Kita the Raccoon as she learns the joy of mixing colors to create something new and magical. What to Listen For In this episode, we discuss self-publishing, making a mess, and learning from our children. Here are some highlights; Laura tells us - “I didn’t know about self-publishing in the beginning...
Our World is quite an amazing place. We welcome two author/illustrators to celebrate amazing spots. Paddy Donnelly tells us all about The Vanishing Lake and the wonderful friendship between a girl and her grandfather. Then Wendra Lynne takes us into the Cloud Forest, and tells us how we can paint with coffee Click here to visit Paddy's website - https://lefft.com/ Click here to visit Wendra's website - https://www.bywendra.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.ReadingWithYourKids.com...
Authors Parveen K & Tammy Co are on the RWYK Podcast to celebrate their debut Picture Book Diego The Dodo. This is a delightful story about determination and courage. Our guests tell us how they came to be writing partners and how we can encourage our kids to find the strength to face difficult challenges. Click here to visit Parveen & Tammy's website - https://www.diegothedodo.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Gary Haq is a human ecologist. He has authored several reports and academic papers on transport, air pollution, climate change, behavior and lifestyle. He is also the author of My Dad The Earth Warrior, a fun middle grade novel. Gary tells us how we can inspire our families to become Earth Warriors. Click here to support the podcast by using this link to purchase Gary's book on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3hF0I5a Click here to visit our website - www.ProtectingThePlanetWithYourKids.com...
Writer, comedian & vagabond Carrie Seim is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate her comedic middle grade novel "Horse Girl". This is a really fun conversation with an incredibly fun and funny author. Carrie talks to us about the challenges all adolescent girls face and how we can help our tween & teen girls navigate these times. Click here to visit Carrie's website - https://carrieseim.com/home Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Katie Petruzziello is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to introduce us to Mighty Mila. Katie tells us she wrote Mighty Mila to share her daughter's story & to introduce the World to a wonderful kid who uses cochlear implants. Katie wants the World to understand that kids with challenges are kids and can be wonderful friends. Click here to visit the Mighty Mila Instagram Page - https://www.instagram.com/mightymilastories/?hl=en Click here to visit our website - www.ReadingWithYourKids.com...
Crispin Boyer is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Top Secret, his latest Non-Fiction book from NatGeoKids. Crispin had a fascinating time researching this book, working with some of the World's most elite spy agencies. Crispin also tells us how the book's format makes it the perfect book for reluctant readers. Click here to visit Crispin's Amazon page - https://amzn.to/3wegSXv Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
It's our Beautiful Gardens & Ice Cream Wars Episode. Illustrator Holly Hatam celebrates Maxine & The Greatest Garden Ever. Then song writers turned children's book authors Cheryl DaVeiga & Dave Gibson tells us what inspired them to write War At The Ice Cream Store. Click here to visit Holly's website - https://hollyhatam.com/ Click here to visit Cheryl & Dave's website - https://www.franktlfroggandfriends.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.ReadingWithYourKids.com...
Sherrie Barch is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Heaven's Bell. This #MiddleGrade #Novel tells powerful story about love, friendship and grief. It can help kids cope with this extremely difficult subject in the gentlest, sweetest, positive way possible. Heaven's Bell has been named a RWYK Certified Great Read Click here to see our review of Heaven's Bell - https://readingwithyourkids.com/heavens-bell-by-sherrie-barch-rwyk-certified-great-read/ Click here to visit our website - ...
Alexia brown & Jedlie continue our special Protecting The Planet With Your Kids Mini-series by speaking with Evelyn Bookless. Evelyn is the author of the new #PictureBook Captain Green and the Tree Machine. She shares some great information that we can use to inspire our kids to become protectors of our planet. Click here to visit Evelyn's website - https://www.evelynbookless.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Yobe Qui returns to the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate Asian American - Pacific Island American Awareness month, and to celebrate her delightful new book Asian Adventures A - Z. We have a wonderful conversation about the diversity of cultures found throughout Asia and throughout the Asian American community here in the US. We also talk about the issue of violence towards people of Asian decent. Click here to visit Yobe's website - https://www.byyobeqiu.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.rea...
Mayuri Naidoo is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her debut #MiddleGrade #Novel Remy - A Book About Believing In Yourself. Mayuri's novel is all about an 11 year old who is mocked for his unique appearance and learns how to overcome his insecurities and face his bullies. Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com
Veteran teacher Prudence Williams has been writing for over 40 years, but it took Ruby to convince her to publish a fictional story because this big sassy dog needed a story of her own. Kids will fall in love with Ruby! Click here to support the podcast when you purchase Ruby Smiles on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3uxfZIV Click here to visit our website - www.ReadingWithYourKids.com
Two great authors are on this episode of the Reading With Your Kids Podcast.Rosie Pova tells us what it was like immigrating to the US, and about her great book Sunday Rain. Christine Villa celebrates her fun picture book ZooBooLoo. Guest host Hannah Pat Oboyski also joins us. Please click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com
Michelle Schaub is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate her wonderful #PictureBook Kindness Is A Kite String, The Uplifting Power Of Empathy. Michelle wants kids to experience the power of empathy, to see how it spreads happiness like sunshine and builds bridges between diverse people and groups. Click here to visit Michelle's website - http://www.michelleschaub.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Our special Protecting The Planet With Your Kids series continues with a conversation with Alan Hesse. Alan is an author-illustrator, an educator and a conservation biologist. He comes to us from his home base in beautiful, bio-diverse nation of Ecuador. His graphic novel series follows the adventures of a polar bear named Captain Polo. Alan tells us this is a wonderful way to introduce kids, especially reluctant readers, to the issue of climate change. Click here to visit Alan's website - https...
