Chad Sell returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Roar of the Beats, Book Two in his Cardboard Kingdom Graphic Novel series. Chad tells us about the unique way Roar Of The Beast came together. Chad drew the story and organized writings from 9 different authors. Click here to visit Chad's website - https://chadsellcomics.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Libby Jackson, one of Britain’s leading experts in human spaceflight, is on the #ReadingWithYourKIds #Podcast to celebrate her #ChildrensBook Space Explorers. Humans have always been fascinated by the universe, but only a few have been daring enough to travel beyond the Earth. Space Explorers is a beautifully illustrated anthology, revealing the very best true stories of humankind’s thrilling journey to the stars. Click here to visit Libby's website - https://libbyjackson.com/ Click here to visi...
Jenna Brown is an incredible woman. Jenna's daughter Sydney was diagnosed with cancer when she was only four months old. As treatments began Jenna noticed that Sydney experienced a lot of joy whenever Jenna would read to her. Jenna created Love Smiles, a pediatric cancer foundation that works with children’s authors to provide special moments for children and their families fighting pediatric cancer Click here to visit the Love Smiles website - https://www.love-smiles.org/ Click here to visit ou...
Rajani LaRocca returns to the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate the publication of three great kids books. Rajani is super excited to have written the My Little Golden Book About Kamala Harris and how she hopes it will inspire pre-schoolers. She then tells us about how her family travels through Southern India inspired Where Three Oceans Meet. To top off the episode she tells us about The Secret Code Inside of You, a rhyming introduction to DNA. Click here to visit Rajani's website - https://www.rajan...
Author, actor, coach G Brian Benson becomes our very first in studio guest! Brian is on an epic adventure, traveling across the United States & Canada in an RV. Brian tells us what inspired him to set off on this journey and what he has discovered along the way. Click here to visit Brian's website - https://www.gbrianbenson.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Jenn Bailey is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate A Friend For Henry. Making friends is daunting for Henry, a boy on the autism spectrum. After an art project mix-up, and a Circle Time setback, Henry finds a way to build a friendship. This is a great way to talk with our kids about diversity and inclusion Click here to visit Jenn's website - https://jennbailey.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Kate Alice Marshall celebrates Brackenbeast, a twisty, creepy follow up to Thirteens, for fans of Neil Gaiman's Coraline and Stranger Things. We are also joined by debut author Cynthia Sanders celebrating Mia, Monster of Fear, Fairy Of Courage Click here to visit Kate's website - http://katemarshallbooks.com/ Click here to find Cynthia's book on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3kLlEaw Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Eva Pilgrim, weekend anchor of ABC's Good Morning America, is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #PictureBook Walter Does His Best. In addition to telling us about her wonderful book Eva tells us how we can help our kids discern which news and information sources they can trust. Click here to find Eva's book on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3t6FYHj Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Beth and Greg Langston are on a mission to help young people make better choices when it comes to college. Did you that that it can take up to 6 years for most young people to graduate from college, usually because a student will change majors multiple times. having conversations with kids about what majors they are most interested in and best suited for can save them tens of thousands of dollars in student debt. Click here to visit Beth & Greg's website - https://collegeflightplan.com/ Clic...
Courtney B Dunlap is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Forgiveness: A Coloring Journal Supporting Your Journey to Freedom. Courtney tells us that the freedom you seek in your forgiveness journey is within your grasp. She also tells us about her #MiddleGrade #Novel The Rumble Hunters Click here to visit Courtney's website - https://www.courtneybdunlap.com Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Michael G Long is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Three Lines In A Circle. This bold picture book tells the story of the peace symbol--designed in 1958 by a London activist protesting nuclear weapons--and how it inspired people all over the world. Depicting the symbol's travels from peace marches and liberation movements to the end of apartheid and the fall of the Berlin Wall, Three Lines in a Circle offers a message of inspiration to today's children and adults who are working...
Tim J Myers returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his wonderful #PictureBook Full Of Empty. Every child gets bored or lonely—and this warm-hearted story teaches parents and children that a parent’s time and full attention are the best remedy. Full of Empty reminds parents that playing with their children is an important form of love. Click here to visit Tim's website - http://www.timmyersstorysong.com/TM_Website/Homepage.html Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithy...
This is a fun episode of the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast. Author & puppeteer estraordinaire Randel McGee joins us to celebrate to upcoming release of his #PictureBook Zhang Heng and the Incredible Earthquake Detector. This book tells the story of Zhang Heng who was challenged to create a device that will tell the Emperor of China where an earthquake took place. Randel and Jedlie also talk about the joys and challenges of performing for kids. Click here to visit Randel's website - http://mc...
Two fantastic guests shares thoughts on how we can help our kids live happy & productive lives. Kellie Sanchez is the author of Skipper Friend or Foe. Kellie is also a reading specialist. Dr Stephen Hall tells us about his online parenting class that gives parents the skills to teach kids how to be healthy with their feelings. Click here to visit Kellie's website - https://www.kelliesanchezauthor.com/ Click here to visit Dr Stephen's website - https://the7tools.com/ Click here to visit our w...
Kathleen Pelley is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #PictureBook 5 Little Angels. Kathleen wants to remind us that reading aloud to our children can help foster kindness and compassion. She also tells us of the importance of reading aloud to our children as a way not just to improve test scores, but also as a way to teach life skills such as creativity, joy, compassion, courage, and hope. Click here to visit Kathleen's website - https://kathleenpelley.com/ Click here to visi...
Noelle Martin is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Super Foods For Super Kids Cookbook. Noelle is a Registered Dietitian with a Master of Science in Foods and Nutrition specializing in women’s health. She is also a mom of three young boys who keep her busy every day. Noelle tells us of the many benefits kids get from helping in the kitchen Click here to visit Noelle's Websites - https://motherhoodandmeals.com/ https://www.nourishedbeginnings.ca/ Click here to visit our website - ...
Deborah Mortimer is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #PictureBook Zorah and the Very Big Question. Deborah tells us that while it is important to ask kids what they want to be when they grow up she thinks it is even more important to talk to them about what they can be. This is a super conversation about the importance of dreams and representation. Click here to visit Deborah's website - https://www.leapforwardbooks.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithy...
Illustrator & author Chris Eliopoulos returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate The Giggles Are Coming! This hilarious new #PictureBook is a companion to Chris' earlier book The Yawns Are Coming. Chris tells us what inspired him to create these books and who influenced his art. Click here to visit Chris' website - https://chriseliopoulos.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Jennifer Roig, M Ed is the founder and leader of the Roig Academy, a private school for learning differences in Miami. The Roig Academy specializes in understanding and attending to the needs of young minds with learning differences. Jennifer helps us understand how we can best help our kids develop a love of reading and learning. Click here To Visit the Roig Academy Website - https://roigacademy.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Dr Stephanie Vvavilala is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Sabita Finds Her Voice. This book was inspired by Dr Stephanie's daughter who has autism and is non-verbal. Sabita found a way to communicate through an app. Stephanie wants to raise awareness about the existence of this app for non-verbal individuals and the children who may come in contact with them. Click here to visit Dr Stephanie's website - https://stephanievavilala.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readin...
Super fun episode of the #RWYK #Podcast. We begin by welcoming Rinda Beach back to the show to celebrate Zoe's Scavenger Hunt Fun. And then Hanna Pat Oboyski joins Jedlie to chat with Debra Green. Her #MiddleGrade #Novel Violet and the Pie of Life reminds us that there is no golden ratio for a family, no matter how hard Violet tries. Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com
Alexis Wintrob is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Za Za's Scent-Sational Super Power! This is a super fun story of discovery, creativity, and confidence that incorporates STEM principles. This is a great book to inspire conversations about the power of fragrance to connect people and memories to one another. It is also a great way to open children's eyes to the possibility of STEM-based careers in fragrance or flavor creation. Click here to visit Alexis' website - https://www.z...
Asya Krengauz is our guest for this special Protecting The Planet With Your Kids episode of the show. Her new #novel The Green gives families a fantastic opportunity to have powerful conversations about the damage uncontrolled consumerism is doing to our planet, and how we can make simple choices that will help to protect our planet Click here to visit Asya's website - https://asyakrengauz.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Ning Cai returns to the podcast to celebrate her #Novel Manipulation. Ning tells us that this is the second in her Savant Trilogy. In Manipulation teen savant Maxine Schooling has a photographic memory and trains in martial arts and parkour. Max and her friends use their unique talents to help solve a murder mystery. Ning shares her inspiration for the series and also tells us about her 98 year old grandmother she dedicated the book too. Click here to visit Ning's website - https://www.ningthing...
J Robin Albertson Wren is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to help us find peace with our kids. She begins her visit by leading us in an exercise that can help us let go of the stress that often prevents us from being fully present with our families. Click here to visit Robin's Website - https://mind-awake.weebly.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com
Michelle Nelson-Schmidt returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new What If Monster #PictureBook series. Michelle is an amazing author, inspirational speaker and performer. She shares great advice for parents and authors. Click here to visit Michelle's website - https://mnscreative.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com
Dr Steven Gardner is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Jabberwocky: A Lesson of Love from a Boy Who Never Spoke. Dr Steven tells us about his son, Graham Hale Gardner, who died before turning 23 and never learned to walk or speak due to severe cerebral palsy complicated by epilepsy. Yet he left a legacy of love and compassion that deeply moved scores of people from widely different backgrounds Click here to find Dr Steven's book on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3lS4SZL Click here to v...
Great episode of the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast. Dr Liz Bayardelle starts things off with a celebration of her #Parenting Book Clean Your Plate - 13 Things Good Parents Say That Ruin Their Kids' Lives. Then Steve Petzinger & Selai Akbar-Hussain celebrate their debut #PictureBook Bob The Banana Goes Bad Click here to visit Dr Liz's website - http://www.lizbayardelle.com/ Click here to visit Steve & Selai's website - https://bobthebanana.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readin...
Social worker & author Rebecca Greene is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate My Perfect Cupcake. This book brings a lighthearted approach to the serious topic of food allergies and emphasizes important values including perseverance, self-advocacy, resilience, and inclusion. Click here to visit Rebecca's website - https://www.rebeccagreeneauthor.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Elissa Brent Weissman is an award winning author best known for her Nerd Camp #MiddleGrade series. She is on the show to celebrate The Renegade Reporters, an exciting tale of a group of middle school news reporters who discover a giant corporation is secretly gathering student data. This book is the perfect start to a conversation parents need to have with their kids about privacy in the digital age. Click here to visit Elissa's website - https://ebweissman.com/ Click here to visit our website -...
