Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Ashley Nowosielski (who goes by the Pen Name Ashley Mack) is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her debut #PictureBook Frustrated Fred. As a behavior analyst and mom, Ashley has always been interested in helping children understand and work through their emotions. Working in the field of applied behavior analysis with children of all abilities for nearly twenty years, Ashley has see...

Tanisia Moore and Lyn Miller Lachmann are on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate their new bookFilm Makers: 15 Groundbreaking Women Directors. the authors tell us that in Hollywood, women don't have to be in front of the cameras to shine. Each of the 15 women profiled in Film Makers share a common trait: she is, as Shonda Rhimes says, "First. Only. Different." These phenomenal women hav...

Educator, author, illustrator and failed game show contestant Nichola Solis is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #POdcast to celebrate his #Bi-lingual #PictureBook My Town, Mi Pueblo. Nicholas tells us his inspiration in creating this book that celebrates the differences and similarities between a town in the US and a neighboring town in Mexico. Nicholas also talks about the benefits of being bi-lingual...

Lisi Harrison and Daniel Krause are on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to clebrate their new #MiddleGrade #Novel 1, 2, 3, 4 I Declare A Thumb War the latest title in their Graveyard Girls series. This story is set in a small Oregon town awaiting  the 100th anniversary of the electrocution of the town's most infamous killer, Silas Hoke. When a mysterious text message leads the girls to the cemete...

Rae Hughart is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to share some ways we can help teachers teach better and help kids thrive. Rae is the Cheif Experience Officer and one of the driving forces behind TeachBetter.com. Rae tells us of the many resources available on the website and her favorite ways to make education better for all. Click here to visit the Teach Better website - www.teachbetter.com...

Lidsay Gizicki returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast ot celebrate her new #PictureBook The Pirate Doctor. Lindsay tells us this book was inspired by her daughter who told Lindsay she dreamed of becoming a Pirate Doctor. We have a fun conversation about encouraging kids to strive for make their dreams come true, even if it means going against traditional gender roles. Click here to visit Lin...

Linda Katherine Cutting is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her beautiful and heart warming #PictureBook A Is For Always, An Adoption Story. Linda tells us this book was inspired by her family's adoption story. This is episode is a celebration of family, adoption and love. Click here to visit Linda's website - https://lindacutting.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.reading...

Kereen Getten is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #MiddleGrade #Novel If You Read This. This is a heart warming and thought provoking story about a young girl named Brie. When Brie was younger, her mama used to surprise her with treasure hunts around their island town. After she died three years ago, these became Brie's favourite memories. Now, on her twelfth birthday, her mam...

Doreen Berger is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her debut #MiddleGrade #Novel The Captain's Daughters. Doreen tells us this exciting science fiction story introduces us to mischievious sisters Diane and Robin who are abducted by aliens. Doreen also tells us that this story and characters were inspired by her lifelong relationship with her best friend. Click here to visit Doreen'...

Cybersecurity expert Derek Fisher is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his #MiddleGrade #Novel Alicia Connected. Derek tells us this book will introduce us to Alicia who has finally entered a new world of technology when her parents give her a tablet for her birthday. She has watched and listened to her friends who have already been enjoying the games and apps in a connected world...

Dr Ravi Rajaratnam is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his important book Hardwiring Vs Rewiring. Dr Ravi tells us that 90% of a human's brain development happens before the age of 5. He  tells us that inside this book, you will find critical bite-sized strategies to effectively nurture the mindset, skillset, and behaviors during early childhood (0 to 5 years) and beyond. A valuab...

Author and attorney Mark Bello is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his debut #PictureBook Happy Jack, Sad Jack, A Bullying Story. As an attorney Mark has been standing up for victims of neglegence and clergy sex abuse for decades. This passion to create a more just World inspired him to write his  first #ChildrensBook. Mark hopes his books can inspire kids to be more respectful, k...

Jennifer Freedman is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #MiddleGrade #Novel Toby's Tale. Jennifer tells us that Toby's Tale is a story of strength, perseverance and love. Toby is a Schnauzer puppy who selflessly leaves his family and embarks on a great adventure as he seeks his forever home. He learns about friendship, loyalty and kindness, but he also experiences cruelty an...

Dr. Patricia (Patty) Mechael is a writer and public health specialist, who combines her passions for women, technology, science, and the world to inspire children and adults through her writing. She is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #MiddleGrade #Novel The Antidotes Pollution Solution. This is the first book in a series of lively science adventures about a group of middle sc...

Laurel Solorzano is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #MiddleGrade #Novel The Land Of Fake Believe. Jedlie and Laurel have a fun and wide ranging conversation about the book, about the original Grimm Fairy Tales and about virtual learning. Click here to visit Laurel's website - https://www.laurelsolorzano.com/happily-ever-after Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithy...

Norma E. Roth and Shayna Rose Penn are on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate their Lovable Lucy #PictureBook series. The mother and daughter team tells us that the series was created to portray positive messages and emotional exploration for kids and their families. Norma aalso tells us about her personal health battles and how she found the strength to embrace life despite these chall...

Leslea Wahl returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her debut #PictureBook To Serve And Protect. Leslea has been on the show many times in the past to celebrate her acclaimed #FaithBased #MiddleGrade & #YA titles. She tells us what it was like to take on the challenge of writing a picture book, and tells us why she thinks we will all fall in love with Siena, a lovable dog determi...

Author - Illustrator Tim Kleyn is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate the release of his debut #PictureBook Set Sail For Pancakes. Tim tells us in Set Sail For Pancakes a grandpa and his intrepid granddaughter go on adventure searching far and wide for the perfect pancake ingredients! We love speaking to artists like Tim who are passionate about their creations. We also love speaking...

#NYTimes #BestSelling Author Varsha Bajaj is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #MiddleGrade #Novel Thirst. Varsha tells us this is the riveting story of a heroic girl who fights for her belief that water should be for everyone. This is a powerful story that can inspire some very important conversations with your tweens and teens. Click here to visit Varsha's website - https...

Sue Atkins, Parenting Expert for the BBC and Disney, is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to tell us how we can give our kids the gift of self confidence and self esteem. Sue believes, like we do, that parents are their kids first and most important teachers. She shares wonderful, practical tips that will help your kids grow happier and closer to you. Click here to visit Sue's website - https:/...

Steph Winkeler is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her wonderful website SimplicityHappens.com. Steph is a mother, wife, and Speech-Language Pathologist, She strives to live simply while enjoying the important "things" in life. This includes creating experiences with her family, finding joy in each day, reading with her kids, exercise, creating digital artwork, and getting enough...

#NYTimes #BestSelling Author Danica McKellar is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her delightfully fun #PictureBook Double Puppy Trouble. This book gives parents a really fun way to introduce their kids to the concept of doubling. The star of The Wonder Years and The West Wing is passionate about providing families with fun resources that enable them to do the right thing for their...

Tom Tracy is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his #PictureBook Scoochie & Skiddles: Scoochie's Adoption Story. Tom tells us that this beautiful and heart warming book focuses on the adoption experience that brought the author's real life family together. Scoochie is based on Tom and his husband's experience adopting his oldest daughter. The spirit of the book is to honor all famil...

Author Kari Allen and illustrator G Brian Karas are on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate their new #PictureBook The Boy Who Loved Maps. Our guests tell us this enchanting picture book is about a map-making boy who is stumped when a girl asks him for a map of the "perfect place" helps listenrs appreciate the charms of their own neighborhood—and even shows them how to make a map of it!...

Kathryn Holmes is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #ChapterBook Madison Morris Is Not A Mouse. Kathryn tells us this is the third book in her series set in Mrs. Norrell's second grade classroom. This is a special class that has magic that allows kids to transform into animals to learn important life lessons. Each book follows a different kid and their animal transformation...