Luke Hohmann is on the #Readingwithyourkids #Podcast to introduce us to First Root, an innovative way to help kids become financially literate. Luke tells us the the heart of First Root is Participatory Budgeting: youth are given a real money budget and work together to decide how to invest it. In the process, they learn core life skills in financial literacy, civics, and design thinking. Click here to visit Luke's website - https://firstroot.co Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithy...
Mar 09, 2022•30 min
Andrea Wang is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her latest #PictureBook Watercress. Andrea tells us this multi award winning book was inspired by memories of being the only Asian child growing up in rural Ohio community. Click here to visit Andrea's website - https://andreaywang.com/about/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com
Mar 08, 2022•28 min
Emmy Nominated TV Anchor, Award- Winning Children’s Book Author and Publisher Leticia Ordaz returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her latest #bilingual #childrensbook The Carousel King and the Space Mission. Leticia tells us why she believes it is so important for kids to have access to bilingual books and to see themselves represented in the pages of books. Click here to visit Leticia's website - https://cielitolindobooks.com/home Click here to visit our website - www.readin...
Mar 07, 2022•28 min
Megan Barella, the Happy Home Mastermind, is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to remind parents of how important it is to build meaningful connections with kids. She believes reading together can be an essential tool in construction those connections. Click here to visit Megan's website - https://www.meganbarella.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com
Mar 06, 2022•31 min
Stephan Kalinski is on the #ReadingWithYourKIds #Podcast to celebrate Fairy Tales Retold. Stephan tells us the inspiration to retell some classic fairy tales came as he was reading to his daughter. It bothered him that all of the princesses in the stories were beautiful and needed to be saved. He decided to change the word beautiful to brave, and suddenly his daughter's eyes lit up. At that moment he knew he wanted to share his retellings with the world. Click here to visit Stephan's website - h...
Mar 05, 2022•29 min
We have two fantastic authors on the show today. Author & Speech Pathologist Denise Cesare is on the podcast to celebrate her book Moments In Motion With Love. Aditi Wardhan Singh returns to the podcast to celebrate her Sparkling Me series. Click here to visit Denise's Website - https://www.denisecesare.com/ Click here to visit Aditi's website - https://raisingworldchildren.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Mar 04, 2022•27 min
Author & Playwright Winter Miller is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #PictureBook Not A Cat. This book was inspired by Winter's Cat Gatto. Gato wants to make one thing perfectly clear: Although he has four legs, two ears, and a long, long tail, the word “cat” does not define him. Winter tells us she wants to encourage parents to accept, support and appreciate their kids now, and as they grow. Click here to visit Winter's website - https://wintermiller.com/ Click here to...
Mar 03, 2022•30 min
Andrea Coke returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Molly Morningstar Carnival Girl. This book captures all the joy surrounding Carnival in the beautiful nation of Barbados. Andrea tells us as a teacher and a speech-language pathologist, her goal is to promote literacy, language and social-emotional skills for young learners. She believes all of these begin with families. Click here to visit Andrea's website - https://abcbooknook.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readi...
Mar 02, 2022•26 min
Author Jan Zauzmer & Illustrator Corlette Douglas are on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate their new #PictureBook Maxine's Critters Get The Vaccine Jitters. This is a timely and timeless story that would be the perfect start of a family converation about vaccines and health care. Click here to visit Jan's website - https://theexperimentpublishing.com/creator/jan-zauzmer/ Click here to visit Corlette's website - http://corcorart.squarespace.com/ Click here to visit our website - ...
Mar 01, 2022•29 min
Priya Kumari is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her beautiful #PictureBook Leaf Talks Peace, Buddha's Message Of Harmony. Priya tells us this book playfully explains Buddha’s message of the interdependent origins of all life through the eyes of a leaf called Harmony, who lives on the Bodhi Tree. Priya also tells us what it was like to have His Holiness The Dali Lama write the books forward. Click here to visit Priya's Kickstarter page - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1528...
Feb 28, 2022•27 min
Álvaro Carrasco is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate BraveUp! BraveUp! is an innovative software that schools can use to prevent bullying and aid in a school's quest to build a culture of respect and inclusion. The software is making a difference in schools throughout Latin America and here in the US. Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com
Feb 27, 2022•30 min
Internationally acclaimed R & B recording artist Alaura Lovelight is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate the You Matter Movement. Alaura uses music to inspire, empower and build confidence in young people. Click here to visit Alaura's website - https://www.lovelightsoundmusic.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com
Feb 26, 2022•29 min
Talia Madden is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate The Colors They Shared. Talia is passionate about helping kids become solutionaries. We are also joined by Gulistan Yildiz Mentes who is celebrating her latest book The Helpful Deer. Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com
Feb 25, 2022•28 min
Dr Peter Salerno is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his new #SelfHelp Book Fit For Off Duty. Dr Peter reminds us that every firefighter is a trauma survivor. Even veteran firefighters may not realize this. But constant exposure to traumatic events takes a serious toll. He hopes to help those first responders and their families heal. Click here to visit Dr Peter's website - https://www.drpetersalerno.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Feb 24, 2022•29 min
Cindy Williams Schrauben is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her debut #PictureBook This Could Be You! Cindy tells us this book explores growth mindset principles and encourages kids to imagine possibilities, believe, and achieve. Click here to visit Cindy's website - https://cindyschrauben.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readngwithyourkids.com
Feb 23, 2022•25 min
Heather Davis is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #PictureBook Into Justin's World. Heather tells us this book is based on the life of her adopted son Justin, who has a severe developmental disability. This engaging, rhyming story allows readers to see the magic and beauty of Justin’s world--one driven by his sensory processing disorder and unique way of looking at the world--and will open their eyes to just how different his world is. Click here to visit Heather's website -...
Feb 22, 2022•29 min
Lindsay Gizicki is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #PictureBook To The Moon & Back. Lindsay believes it is vital to show children that their parents can go on these wild, exciting experiences with them. Our goal is to create worlds where children can express their creativity, and sometimes let mom and dad tag along too. Click here to visit Lindsay's website - https://www.hankarooreadings.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Feb 21, 2022•27 min
Arielle Skinner is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her debut #PictureBook I Am A Sunflower, The Sunflower Is Me. Arielle tells us she grew up in the foster care system and how daring to dream helped her survive an abusive foster home. Click here to visit Arielle's website - https://www.arielleskinner.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Feb 20, 2022•28 min
Missy Tarantino is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Carla's Adventure In Kenya, the latest book in her Traveling Trunk series. Missy is a Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Teacher. She loves helping kids adapt to their new homes, and loves learning about their cultures. She writes to encourage all kids to see the humanity that connects us all. Click here to visit Missy's website - https://missytarantino.com/about/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.c...
Feb 19, 2022•28 min
Michael DeMaio is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate two new books that are based on his popular Mr DeMaio #YouTube channel. He tells us what the biggest thing in the Universe is and let's us know about some record breaking disasters. Click here to visit Mr DeMaio's YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/mrdemaio7 Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Feb 18, 2022•26 min
Marriage & family therapist Holli Kenley is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Shifting Bravely: A Path to Growth, Healing, and Transformation. Holli tells us how information found in this book can help parents waken the seeds of healhty change that live in all of us. Click here to visit Holli's website - www.HolliKenley.com Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Feb 17, 2022•31 min
What in the World is Sociocracy? Hope Wilder is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to tell us that it is all about making sure that everyone’s voice is heard when making decisions. Sociocracy helps to create more human organizations. Click here to visit Hope's website - https://www.sociocracyforall.org/start-here/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Feb 16, 2022•28 min
Jacob Deskins is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his new "MiddleGrade #Novel A Trip on the Tundra Explorer: An Alaskan Adventure Story. Jacob tells us this story in based on his own experience as a teacher in the Alaskan Bush. It is a fascinating conversation about friendship, community and a part of our Nation most know little about. Click here to find Jacob's book on Amazon - https://amzn.to/34GAlrp Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Feb 15, 2022•28 min
Cedella Marley is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Marley & the Family Band. The daughter of Reggea Icon Bob Marley tells us she loves introducing her daddy's meaningful music to a new generation of children through her delightful picture books. She also gives us a glimpse into what it was like growing up with Bob Marley and tells us her favorite Bob song. Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com
Feb 14, 2022•26 min
Michael Beil is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his #Novel The Swallowtale Legacy 1, Wreck At Aida's Reef. Michael tells us this is a vibrant contemporary mystery with a classic feel exploring righting past wrongs, redefining family, and finding yourself. Click here to visit Michael's website - https://www.michaeldbeil.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Feb 13, 2022•27 min
We continue our celebration of Black History Month with a conversation with Candace Okin. Candace returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Joseph The Great. This #MiddleGrade #Novel tells the story of a young boy whose life is turned upside down when his family becomes part of the Great Migration, moving from the rural south to New York City. Click here to visit Candace's website - https://candaceokin.com/ Click here to visit our website - www,readingwithyourkids.com...
Feb 12, 2022•27 min
Barbara Newman is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #YA Novel The Dream Catchers Codes. Barbara describes herself as a climate optimist. She hopes her environmental fantasy novel will inspire kids to fall in love with our planet and come together to save it. Click here to visit our webssite - www.readingwithyourkids.com
Feb 11, 2022•27 min
Dhonielle Clayton is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #MiddleGrade #Novel Shattered Midnight. Dhonielle tells us this book is the second novel in the Mirros innovative four-book fairy-tale series written by Julie C. Dao, Dhonielle Clayton, J.C. Cervantes, and L. L. McKinney, following one family over several generations, and the curse that plagues it. Dhonielle also talks about the many projects she is working on, including her Cake Creative Kitchen, an incubator for young w...
Feb 10, 2022•28 min
Heather Barr is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #PictureBook Saving Berry. Heather tells us this book is based on a most brave and resourceful Turtle and inspires kids to never give up on themselves. Heather is a teacher and also talks about the value of having classroom pets. Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com
Feb 09, 2022•27 min
Kaya Henderson is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to introduce us to Reconstruction. Reconstruction was created by a dream team of artists, mathematicians, literature geeks, entrepreneurs, illustrators, and others. This team shares one goal: empowering students and their communities through an authentic education. Click here to visit the Reconstruction website - https://reconstruction.us/home Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Feb 08, 2022•35 min
