Ashley Belote is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her delightful #PictureBook The Me Tree. Ashley tells us The Me Tree is a great read that can launch great conversations with your kids about sharing and cooperation. Ashley also tells us how her parents supported her creativity and how we can help our kids express their creativity. Click here to visit Ashley's website - https://www.ashleybelote.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Nov 09, 2021•28 min
Hans F Kullberg is a dad with a broken heart. His daughter Aviva passed away at only ten months of age. Still hurting from that loss, Hans tells us how Aviva inspired him to write Baby Aviva, Orangatan Diva. This is a beautifully illustrated, rhyming children's book about female heroism, teamwork, finding inner courage and staying true to one's self to conquer fears and overcome long odds. Click here to visit Hans' website - https://hanskullberg.com/#slide-3 Click here to visit our sponsor Janie...
Nov 08, 2021•28 min
Angela McIver is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to let us know that Math Can Be Fun! Angela is the founder of Trapezium Math Club, Over the past 15 years, Trapezium has developed content aimed at building confident, fearless math learners. She shares some ways parents can inspire their kids to embrace the joy of math. Click here to visit the Trapezium website - https://www.trapeziummath.com/about Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Nov 07, 2021•30 min
Athens Pelligrino is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her debut #ChildrensBook Mission: My First PCS: The Military Child Chronicles. Athens tells us the this book is a great resources for military families and gives us all a look at some of the many sacrifices every member of a military family makes. Click here to visit Athens' website - https://themilitarychildchronicles.wordpress.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Nov 06, 2021•27 min
Anika Aldamuy Denise is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her beautiful #PictureBook A Girl Named Rosita. This book celebrates the life and talents of Rita Moreno. Anika also tells us about Planting Stories, another of her picture books that celebrates the life of Pura Belpre, the first Puerto Rican librarian in the NYC public library system Click here to visit Anika's website - https://www.anikadenise.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Nov 05, 2021•30 min
Traci Sorell is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #PictureBook We Are Still Here. This book introduces us to twelve Native American kids who present historical and contemporary laws, policies, struggles, and victories in Native life, each with a powerful refrain: We are still here! Click here to visit Traci's website - https://www.tracisorell.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Nov 04, 2021•32 min
Today we take a listen to some moments worth re-sharing address issues around media and social media. Good Morning America correspondent Eva Pilgrim talks about how our kids can learn to discern which news sources are trust worthy. Cyber safety expert Kerry Gallagher tells us how we can help our kids deal with drama and cyber bullying. And Elissa Brent Weissman talks to us about how we can teach our kids to protect their privacy online. Click here to find Eva's book on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3...
Nov 03, 2021•29 min
Julie Stamm is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #ChildrensBook Some Days. Inspired by her struggles with Multiple Sclerosis Julie tells us that Some Days is the perfect story to share with your child about life with multiple sclerosis or any chronic illness. Click here to visit Julie's author page - https://theexperimentpublishing.com/tag/julie-a-stamm/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Nov 02, 2021•29 min
Vanessa Messenger is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #PictureBook Teddy Talks: A Paws-itive Story About Type 1 Diabetes. Vanessa tells us that November is diabetes awareness month. Vanessa who struggles with type one diabetes, tells us the difference between the two types of diabetes and how we can best support our friends and loved ones who struggle with the disease. Click here to visit Vanessa's Amazon Page - https://www.amazon.com/Vanessa-Messenger/e/B09FRY8D2W/ref=d...
Nov 01, 2021•26 min
The Spooky Middle Grade Authors return to present an original short story created for the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast! We are calling the story Attack Of The Smart Home and we know you are going to love what Jonathan Rosen, S A Larsen, Janet Fox, Samantha Clark, Ally Maleninko, Brad McLLeland, Victoria Piontek and Erin Petti created. Click here to visit the Spooky Middle School Website - https://spookymiddlegrade.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Oct 31, 2021•34 min
Two great authors on today's #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast. Jamie Brook joins us from Sydney, Australia to celebrate Wilbert the Wombat Social Distances. Then K P Loundy joins us to celebrate The Monster Treaty Of In Betweeny. Click here to visit Jamie's website - https://www.aboutjamie.com/ Click here to visit K P's website - https://kppages.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Oct 30, 2021•27 min
Rachel Sarah is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to introduce us to some of the amazing young eco activists she celebrates in her book Girl Warriors, How 25 Young Activists Are Saving The Earth. Sarah tells us that these warriors are telling the story of a world that was always possible and is now bursting into being. She hopes this book will inspire families to come together to protect our planet. Click here to visit Rachel's website - https://rachelsarah.com/books/ Click here to visit our ...
Oct 29, 2021•31 min
Dr Kim Dwyer is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #PictureBook Rocky's Christmas Journey. This is a delightful book that tells the true story of of the very real owl found in the 2020 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. It is a great way to begin to talk to kids about the challenges they may face in life. Click here to visit Dr Kim's website - https://drkimdwyer.com/rcj/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Oct 28, 2021•29 min
We are listening back to some moments worth resharing from the Reading With Your Kids Podcast. Our guests today include some of our favorite STEM & STEAM authors. Heather Montgomery celebrates Who Gives A Poop. Patricia Newman talks about Eavesdropping on Elephants. Laura Knight urges kids to be kind to the planet and each other, and Evelyn Bookless helps kids know that they can make a difference in the World. Click here to visit Patricia's website - https://www.patriciamnewman.com/ Click he...
Oct 27, 2021•27 min
Author / Illustrator Rosena Fung is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her debut #GraphicNovel Living With Viola. Rosena tells us this is a refreshingly real exploration of mental health, cultural differences, and the trials of middle school. Click here to visit Rosena's website - https://www.rosenafung.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com
Oct 26, 2021•27 min
Two great authors join us on this episode of the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast. Ammie Elliott returns to the show to celebrate Unicorn Horn Mountain, the latest in her imaginative Dreamscape Series. And Taryn Aina celebrates generational love with her #ChildrensBook The Silver Hairbrush Click here to visit Ammie's website - https://www.woodhallpress.com/unicorn-horn-mountain Click here to visit Taryn's website - https://www.aletteredlove.com/books Click here to visit our website - www.readingwit...
Oct 25, 2021•30 min
Lisa McMann, author of the Unwanted series, is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #MiddleGrade #Novel Clarice The Brave. This is an unforgettable adventure filled with perseverance, kindness, and hope. Click here to visit Lisa's website - http://www.lisamcmann.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com
Oct 24, 2021•25 min
Betsy Bird returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her fun & exciting new #MiddleGrade #Novel Long Road To The Circus. Betsy tells us this novel is a girl-empowering, funny, and fast-paced historical adventure Click here to visit Betsy's website - https://www.betsybirdbooks.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com
Oct 23, 2021•27 min
Colleen Paeff is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her fascinating #PictureBook The Great Stink: How Joseph Bazalgette Solved London's Poop Pollution Problem. Colleen tells us the the true story about the determined engineer who fixed London’s pollution problem. Click here to visit Colleen's website - https://www.colleenpaeff.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Oct 22, 2021•26 min
Author, podcaster, speaker & loud laugher Annie F Downs is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #ChildrensBook What Sounds Fun To You? Annie tells us that no one can have fun like kids! But sometimes, even kids can use some help finding new fun. Annie's new book is filled with fun suggestions everyone will love. Click here to visit Annie's website - https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Oct 21, 2021•26 min
To celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Month we are taking a look back at some of our favorite interviews that addressed this learning challenge. Dr Kathryn Garforth gives us an expert's look at what dyslexia is. Reyna Marder Gentin novel gives us a look at how difficult life can be for a teen with undiagnosed dyslexia. Micki Boas reminds us that parents have to be their child's advocate & Jessica Dawn tells us why she thinks her dyslexia is a gift. Click here to visit our website - www.readingwith...
Oct 20, 2021•24 min
Julie Hedlund is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her delightful new #PictureBook Over Bear, Under Where? This book is full of puns that will generate lots of giggles and has a great message about friendship. Click here to visit Julie's website - https://juliehedlund.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com
Oct 19, 2021•29 min
One of our favorite Non-fiction authors returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her fun new fiction #PictureBook Dino's Pajama Party! Laurie tells us that just like us Dinos love to sing and dance before bedtime! Click here to visit Laurie's website - https://www.lauriewallmark.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com
Oct 18, 2021•26 min
Neuroscientist & children's author Dr Theanner Griffith is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her fun #MiddleGrade series The Magnificent Makers. Dr Theanne tells us this series is filled with science, adventure & characters you will love. She also let's us know about some ground breaker neuroscience discoveries she is involved with. Click here to visit Dr Theanne's website - https://www.theannegriffith.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Oct 17, 2021•27 min
The Space Gal Emily Calandrelli returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her five Ada Lace Chapter Books being released in a box set. Emily is passionate about inspiring kids, especially girls, to explore the STEM fields. Emily also tells us about her popular Netflix Series Emily's Wonder Lab. Click here to visit Emily's website - http://www.thespacegal.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Oct 16, 2021•26 min
Amy Pixton is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate The Indestructibles, a series of chew-proof, rip-proof, and drool-proof books for our youngest book lovers. Amy created The Indestructibles after finding pieces of cardboard in the mouth of one of her infant triplets. You will be fascinated to hear how she came up with this idea, and will be amazed to discover that there has been over 7 million Indestructibles sold since Amy's aha moment. Click here to visit The Indestructibles' web...
Oct 15, 2021•30 min
Veera Hiranandani is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #MiddleGrade #Novel How To Find What You Are Not Looking For. Set in the late '60's, this novel tells the story of a young Jewish girl who's sister elopes to marry a man from India, forcing her to grapple with both her family's prejudice and the antisemitism she experiences Click here to visit Veera's website - https://www.veerahiranandani.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Oct 14, 2021•28 min
Reading With Your Kids Rewind ends Hispanic Heritage Month by taking a look back at moments we spent with some of our favorite Latina authors, Leticia Ordaz, Jennifer Segarra, Naibe Reynoso and Diane de Anda Click here to visit Leticia's Goodreads page - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20171246.Leticia_Ordaz Click here to visit Naibe's website - https://www.naibereynoso.com/ Click here to visit Jennifer's website - https://authorjennifersegarra.com/ Click here to visit Diane's website - ht...
Oct 13, 2021•27 min
K Ibura is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #MiddleGrade #Novel "When The World Turned Upside Down." Who knew back in March of 2020 we would still be dealing with varying levels of Covid restrictions in the Fall of 2021. K Ibura gives us a peek into what living through Covid was like for residents of a city apartment complex. Click here to visit K's website - https://kiiniibura.com/ Click here to visit our websiste - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Oct 12, 2021•28 min
Jodi Meltzer returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her beautiful #PictureBook Good Night Star Whoever You Are. This is a heartwarming story that will bring comfort to anyone who might be hurting from the loss of a loved one. A beautiful reminder that love doesn't die. Click here to visit Jodi's website - http://jodimeltzer.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Oct 11, 2021•30 min
