Darshana Khiani is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #Childrens #PictureBook I Am An American. Darshana is an author, engineer, and advocate for South Asian children’s literature. She is infinitely curious about the world and enjoys sharing her findings with young readers. If she can make a child laugh even better. Her latest #ChildrensBook I Am An American is a breathtaking, eye-opening look at the patchwork of cultures that make up the United States and the many ways we...
Jul 04, 2023•24 min
Maria Dismondy is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast because she is committed to helping the next generation of readers fall in love with reading. Maria Dismondy started out in the classroom years ago before writing ten #childrensbooks books. She loved getting powerful messages into the world through realistic fiction, so much so that she began Cardinal Rule Press in 2015. A million copies sold and counting, these books loved worldwide continue to share timeless messages with modern diversity....
Jul 02, 2023•28 min
Brooke Young is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate the amazing work being done by the dedicated crew of volunteers at Hindi's Library. This amazing non profit organization is making a huge difference in the literacy lives of hundreds of thousands of kids around the World. Brooke is especially excited to tell us about their Females Of Fiction Award. This program recognizes outstanding female authors and illustrators of children’s books and strives to empower and support women who a...
Jul 01, 2023•23 min
Jim and Brad Tonner are on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate their beautiful #Childrens #PictureBook The Journey, Life Lessons with Diane the Turtle. This is an absolutely delightful conversation with the owners of a New Hampshire Toy Store that is known as the Oasis Of Nice. The toy store is the home of the real life Diane the Turtle, and she has delighted visitors to the Lakes region of NH for years. Listen to discover more about the twins magical store and truely delightful books...
Jun 29, 2023•33 min
Jade Adia is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #Novel There Goes The Neighborhood. Jade writes stories about gentrification and Black Teen joy. She tells Jordan Sahley that her new novel is a raised fist against the destructive forces of gentrification and a love letter to communities of color everywhere. The book tells a darkly hilarious story of three best friends willing to do whatever it takes to stay together. It is a story all too many communities are struggling aga...
Jun 28, 2023•26 min
AwardWinning author Kim Johnson is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #Novel Invisible Son. Kim tells us this is a thriller about a wrongly accused teen desperate to recclaim both his innocence and his first love. Life can change in an instant. When you’re wrongfully accused of a crime. When a virus shuts everything down. When the girl you love moves on. Andre Jackson is determined to reclaim his identity. But returning from juvie doesn’t feel like coming home. His Portlan...
Jun 27, 2023•26 min
Our Dean of All Things #STEM & #STEAM, Jennifer Swanson returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #ChildrensBook Space Care. Have you ever wondered how astronauts stay healthy in space? What if an astronaut gets sick on the space station? Does snot run in space? This fascinating photo-illustrated look at space and medicine explores how scientists and physicians study astronauts in space, how they help keep them safe, and what we’ve learned about the human body through...
Jun 25, 2023•24 min
Mark David Oullen is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his #MiddleGrade #Fantasy #Novel The Oasis King. Mark tells us this novel introduces us to Dylan, Jack, and Tripp, three friends who are looking for adventure, but when they find an entryway into a magical land, plagued by the malevolent Stranger, the cost of their new, exciting journey might prove to be too much. The Oasis King is the first in a series of an action-adventure tales for younger readers who seek new lands, hear...
Jun 24, 2023•21 min
Kayla Starr King Scott is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her debut #Inspirational #ChildrensBook Imagine Me: The ABC's of Inspirational Quotes for Black Girls. Kayla tells us that each word, sentence, vision, and dream all starts with the same foundation- A letter. She invites us to take a journey from A-Z and be inspired by just a few of the black women who have paved the way for the next generation to be anything that their dreams desire. Kayla says this book is a short guid...
Jun 22, 2023•25 min
Erin Stewart returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her latest #Novel The Words We Keep. Erin tells our co-host Jordan Sahley that this is a beautifully realistic, relatable story about mental health and the healing powers of art. The book asks how do you keep everything together when you’re quietly falling apart? If you ever feel overwhelmed or struggle with anxiety and depression, or know someone who has, this novel is for you. Because talking about mental health is a conver...
Jun 21, 2023•30 min
Carrie Tillotson is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #PictureBook B Is For Bananas. Carries tells Jedlie and Madison D'Aires that A is for Awake . . . but B is for Bedtime. When the narrator of this alphabet book tries to make it a bedtime book, Banana objects. Bedtime is BORING! And Banana is the star of this book, so it should really be called B Is for Bananas instead. It shouldn’t be about bedtime at all. This is a journey through all the letters of the alphabet about...
Jun 20, 2023•25 min
Dorena Williamson is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her beautiful new #PictureBook I Know Who I Am. Dorena tells us that this is an uplifting picture book that reminds children all over the world of God’s love for them—affirming their standing in His kingdom and reinforcing their God-given identity.She invites yo to join children from Haiti, India, Korea, Rwanda, Spain, New Zealand, and many more countries as they each declare God’s truth about their identities. Each page is a...
Jun 18, 2023•28 min
Jacob Eckeberger is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his new #ChildrensBook Bad Dad Moves. Jacob tells us Dads have a way of doing things that are both endearing and embarrassing to their children. His book captures a bit of that magical combination between a child and her Dad every time he dances. His moves come out wherever there's music-around the house, in an elevator, the grocery store, and especially when there's an audience of other children and parents. But there's one w...
Jun 17, 2023•23 min
Helena Ku Rhee returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #PictureBook Sora's Seashells. Helena tells us this is book tells an uplifting intergenerational story of kindness and confidence, loss and remembrance, with resonance for any child who feels other-than. “Sora means ‘seashell’ in Korean,” her mother said. “Halmoni always said finding a perfect shell is like receiving a wonderful gift. That’s why she suggested we name you Sora.” Every summer, when Sora’s Halmoni, or ...
Jun 15, 2023•22 min
Illustrator Bonnie Lui is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her latest #ChildrensBook My Little Thief. Bonnie tells Jordan Sahley that My Little Thief, written by Augusten Burroughs is an unforgettable story of friendship between a curious girl with a rich imagination and a winged thief with a very big heart. Chloe loves many things—bugs, the dark, and especially broken or forgotten objects. But she doesn’t seem to care for birds. When a mischievous crow appears in her backyard, ...
Jun 14, 2023•27 min
Chaya Bluma Gadenyan is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her beautiful #ChildrensBook Getting Ready For Shabbat, Let's Make Soup. Chaya tells us that in the story we see a grandmother and grandson preparing soup for the Shabbat meal. Clear explanations of the observance of Shabbat are included. She also shares the recipe for my favorite Shabbat soup combining traditional Ashkenazi flavors with the richness of Persian Ghormeh Sabzi. Joining us for the conversation is cohost Madis...
Jun 13, 2023•33 min
#NYTimes #BestSelling Author Todd Parr is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate the upcoming release of his latest #ChildrensBook The Monster Mac And Cheese Party. Todd is inviting everyone to the funkiest, most unforgettable potluck on the block.We all know kids love macaroni and cheese. But who knew monsters do too? In this story, the monsters hold a mac and cheese party (no humans allowed) and share all their creepy twists on this favorite food. What do zombies like? Mac and chees...
Jun 11, 2023•26 min
Srividhya Venkat is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #ChildrensBook Girls On Wheels. Srividhya tells us this book was inspired by the skateboarding revolution in India, The story follows three friends who support one another through the ups and downs of learning to skateboard. Anila is on her way to her favorite place: the skate park. She longs to glide on her board and feel the thrill of catching air. But when she arrives, the ramp looks like a concrete sea monster! Fea...
Jun 10, 2023•24 min
Jordan Sahley welcomes Helena Fox to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Helena's #Novel The Quiet And The Loud. Helena is an author, poet and writing mentor, living by the ocean on Dharawal Country in Wollongong, Australia. She mentors young writers and runs writing workshops to support mental health. Helena’s debut novel, How It Feels to Float, won the Prime Minister’s Literary Award for Young Adult Literature and the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for Writing for Young Adults i...
Jun 08, 2023•38 min
Mary Oemig is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her innvoative learning tool Boom Cards. Mary created this platform with her husband to help teachers and parents help students reach their full potential. Boom Cards transform the classroom into an interactive, gamified learning experience with data to track progress and identify learning gaps. Click here to visit the Boom Learning website - https://info.boomlearning.com Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com...
Jun 07, 2023•29 min
Kaija Langley is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #NovelInVerse The Order Of Things. Kaija tells us in this powerful novel we will meet 11 year old April. She loves playing the drums, almost as much as she loves her best friend, Zee, a violin prodigy. They both dream of becoming professional musicians one day. When Zee starts attending a new school that will nurture his talent, April decides it’s time for her to pursue her dreams, too, and finally take drum lessons. When the...
Jun 06, 2023•28 min
Megan Alms is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #BoardBook Creature From The Woods. Megan tells us that this sweet board book compares a child’s movements and mannerisms to creatures from the woods. From the fox to the bear to the bunny, each baby animal explores the world around them and learns along the way—just like children do. The rich woodland colors and sweet animal families will make Creature from the Woods a bedtime favorite Click here to visit Megan's website - http...
Jun 04, 2023•24 min
Cat Fan is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #ChildrensBook Mika's Quest. Cat tells us that Mika’s Quest for the Lost Artifact is an enchanting tale that harnesses the power of a child’s imagination, awakening their intrepid spirit and sense of adventure. At the same time, it gently introduces the reader to the idea of facing their fears, saying that there will always be obstacles in life, but true bravery comes when they confront things that make them afraid. Click here to v...
Jun 03, 2023•27 min
#NYTimes #BestSelling #Author Ally Condie is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her debut #Childrens #PictureBook Here. Ally tells us that Here introduces kids, and perhaps their parents, to mindfulness and being grounded in the present. Here gently instructs young readers how to slow down, be present, and to use all their senses in order to appreciate the beauty around them, to connect with nature, and to feel calm in their bodies and minds. By getting out of our heads and focusi...
Jun 01, 2023•29 min
Guest host Jordan Sahley welcomes Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate their new #Novel The Sun And The Stars. Rick and Mark tell Jordan that it is time for Percy Jackson fans to rejoice! Nico and Will have a book of their own! As the son of Hades, Nico di Angelo has been through so much, from the premature deaths of his mother and sister, to being outed against his will, to losing his friend Jason during the trials of Apollo. But there is a ray of sunsh...
May 31, 2023•22 min
Jill Esbaum is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her hilarious and factual introduction to the Amazonian hoatzin—or stinkbird—and its surprising, incredible superpower. (Spoiler alert: it's more than just the stink!) Stinkbirds have a lot in common with other birds: they have feathers, wings, and a beak. But they also have . . . a hidden superpower! This proud stinkbird papa would love to tell you more about it—if his adorable chick would quit interrupting him! You will love lear...
May 30, 2023•24 min
David Roth and Rinee Shah are on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate their fun new #ChildrensBool LOL101 - A Kids' Guide To Joke Writing. David is a is a New York-based stand-up comedian who performs all over the United States and has made over a dozen comedy festival appearances. He has written jokes for magicians, public speakers, rappers, and Saturday Night Live stars. Rinee is an illustrator and advertising creative director based in Brooklyn, New York. Her illustration projects h...
May 28, 2023•31 min
Two fantastic authors are on this episode of the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast. K M Waldvogel returns to the podcast to celebrate her latest #ChildrensBook Whoo, Whoo, Who's Out There? #Airforce #Veteran turned #ChildrensAuthor Douglas Berry also joins us to celebrate his delightful Jasper and Friends #PictureBook series. Click here to visit K M's website - https://www.kmwaldvogel.com/books Click here to visit Douglas' website - https://jasper-n-friends.com/ Click here to visit our website - www...
May 27, 2023•29 min
Katie Hallam is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her debut #ChildrensBook Nosey. Katie tells us Nosey is a whimsical story about a friendly little monster who lives in your nose, Nosey has a special talent for leveraging kids' imagination to help prevent nose picking in a fun and engaging way. One of Katie's favorite things about being a mom is making up fantastical stories and watching the magical process of her kids falling in belief with them. Her girls remind her every day h...
May 25, 2023•24 min
Carol Gordon Ekster returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #PictureBook Trucker Kid. Carol tells us this book, which took over a decade to come to our shelves, was inspired by an emcounter she had in a restaurant with a trucker and his daughter. The book is about a young girl whose pride in her father’s work as a truck driver wins the hearts and minds of her classmates. Carol also offers advice for writers about how she chooses to use the very best words possible in he...
May 24, 2023•24 min
