Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Dr Christine Isley Farmer celebrates Finding My Yip, the first book in her Boomer's Tale Series. This book tells the story of how a dog that couldn't yip and a girl who stutters are able to find their voices. Dr Christine is Professor Emerita of Music at Middle Tennessee State University. The power of stories and music's healing qualities have woven their way through her life and inspired Finding...

Educator & author Ben Lancour is on the podcast to celebrate his debut picture book Henry and the Gym Monster. Ben talks about the inspiration for writing a book that helps kids learn to make better decisions in the physical education setting. He also helps us understand how gym class has evolved. Click here to purchase Henry and the Gym Monster on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3a8p4zW Please visit our...

Donna Galanti is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #MiddleGrade #Novel Unicorn Island. This series tells the stories of a young girl who discovers a mysterious island full of mythical beasts and darker dangers! We have a wonderful time speaking with Donna about what inspires her to write for this audience. Please consider supporting the podcast by using this link to purchase Un...

Dr Lucille Burbank is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate The Inside Secrets Of Sesame Street. Dr Lucille served as educational consultant for this show that changed so many lives. She tells us how the series, started as a way to give all kids the foundation to become life long readers and learners. You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase Dr Lucille's Books on Amaz...

This is such a fun conversation. Sean March joins us to celebrate his Middle Grade Novel Little Wade and Watchtower: Abigail and the Great Gang Trap. Sean talks to us about how we can help our kids discover they can be braver than they ever imagined. Click here to visit Sean's website - https://www.littlewadeandwatchtower.com/ Please visit our website - www. ReadingWithYourKids.com

It's Double Header Saturday. During the Summer of 2021 we will be featuring two great authors on our Saturday podcasts. Kathleen Davis tells us how her kids' fear of the dark inspired her to write Brave. And Marla Huehmer shares ways families can have fun making their own picture books. Please visit our website www.readingwithyourkids.com  

Therese Van Ryne is on the podcast to celebrate Zippy's Special Gift. This delightful picture book, which has been named a Reading With Your Kids Certified Great Read, helps remind kids to celebrate their unique talents and abilities. Click here to support the podcast by purchasing Zippy on Amazon - https://amzn.to/2Q17F4Q Please visit our website - www. ReadingWithYourKids.com

Emmy winning Sports Anchor & author Andrew Luria celebrates his Adventures Of Charlie Marley Middle Grade Series. This is a fun series that takes readers back in time to some of the most celebrated moments in sports history. Click here to visit Andrew's Website - https://www.charliemarley.com/ Please visit our website - www. ReadingWithYourKids.com

Author & Physician Rajani LaRocca celebrates her middle grade novel in verse "Red, White & Whole."Reha has two lives: one that is Indian, one that is not. It is 1983, and she is thirteen, and in one life, she loves hanging out with friends, dancing to pop music, and watching Cyndi Lauper on MTV. In the other, she listens to Hindi film songs, wears homemade clothes, and spends her weekends with her...

Today we are joined by Erminia & Tania, two incredibly talented young women who are part of the team of authors who created Voces Sin Fronteras, Our Stories, Our Truth. This is a collection of comics that reveal the human side of the immigration debate. Joining them is the founder of Shout Mouth Press Kathy Crutcher. You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase Voce Sin Fronteras on...

Award winning Children's Author & School Librarian Kena Sosa celebrates her children's book Rey Antonio - Rey Feo, along with her other wonderful books. We also have a passionate discussion about the value of a great school library Click here to visit Kena's website - https://www.kenasosa.com/ Please visit our website - www. ReadingWithYourKids.com

Kids who are deaf and hearing impaired can be great friends! Michelle Wagner celebrates Mickey On The Move, a heartwarming picture book inspired by her son. This is a wonderful conversation about accepting differences and inclusion. You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase Mickey on the Move from Amazon - https://amzn.to/3fu3HfQ Please visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids....

Dr Beth Brown is on the podcast to celebrate Adventures With Divot & Swish in Costa Rica - The Superpower of Courage. Dr Beth wants to inspire kids to find the courage to go outside of their comfort zone to explore new places and adventures, and to meet new friends. Click here to visit Dr Beth's website - https://adventureswithdivotandswish.com/about Please visit our website - www. ReadingWithYour...

Multi award winning author Jane Yolen is on the podcast to celebrate Bear Outside, one of the 400 books Jane has had published. Jane tells us how the idea that grew into this book was planted after she saw a bizarre drawing of a little girl staring out of a bear's mouth. Jane also tells us how we train ourselves to see the hundreds of story ideas that surround us every moment of every day. Click h...

Corinna Turner returns to the podcast to celebrate her novel The Boy Who Knew, Carlo Acutis. This is the latest in Corinna's Friends In High Places series. We have a great conversation about the novel and about the Catholic understanding of our relationship with the Communion of Saints. You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase Corinna's books on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3dlz5u8 P...

We have a fantastic time speaking with author/diplomat/entrepreneur Morgan Limo. Morgan joins us from Kampala, Uganda to celebrate Escape From The Baggage Claim. Morgan is passionate about igniting kids' curiosity about the many wonderful places and cultures in our World. You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase Morgan's book from Amazon - https://amzn.to/39CIhtl Please visit our...

Author Dezi Shepperd celebrates her picture book Cassidy and the Mixed Up Numbers. This book gives us a look into the life of a child who struggles with dyscalculia. Often called "Math dyslexia" dyscalculia makes it difficult for some to perform basic math functions. Dezi tells us this book was inspired by her own life experiences and tells us how she was able to overcome this learning challenge....

Two great authors join us. K J Kruk starts the podcast by introducing us to her middle grade novel Leo Gray & the Lunar Eclipse. Then Estelle Bardon joins us to celebrate her series of personalized first readers.

Don't miss this powerful conversation with author Andrea Williams. Andrea introduces us to Effa Manley. Effa Manley, co-owner and business manager of the Newark Eagles of the Negro Baseball League. Effa devoted her life to Black empowerment.--but in the battle for Black baseball, was the game rigged against her? You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase Baseball's Leading Lady on...

Beth Anderson is on the podcast to introduce us to James Kelly, known to many as Smelly Kelly for his incredible sense of smell. Beth tells us he used that talent to sniff out dangerous gas leaks in the New York City Subway System. It is a great conversation about how we can help kids find their own unique super power. You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase Smelly Kelly on Amaz...

Just try not to smile as you listen to this conversation with Jon Klassen. The Caldecott Medal Winning author/illustrator of The Rock From The Sky shares insights into friendship, curiosity and not being the greatest illustrator in the World. You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase The Rock From The Sky from Amazon - https://amzn.to/3r6ggQG Please visit our website - www.reading...

Dounia Stewart McMeel is on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate "Let's Visit The Solar System". Dounia tells us how her book is a wonderful way to ignite kids' curiosity about the stars and Universe You can support the podcast by using this link to purchase Let's Visit The Solar System - https://amzn.to/3vIhULL Please visit our web site - www. ReadingWithYourKids.com

Children's author and sports journalist Steven Krasner is on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate his website NudgingTheImagination.com. This site provides workshops to help kids develop their writing skills at home or in the classroom. Also on the site, you will also find Steven's two children's books which illustrate Steven's love and mastery of words. It's a fun conversation about th...

Children's author Jennifer Garrett is on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her debut middle-grade novel "Brave Anna and the Star Compass". This story follows Anna, a relatable young girl thrust into a fantasy world that needs her help. Despite struggling with anxiety and self-doubt, Anna does her best to save her new home. This novel offers great prompts for discussing serious themes...

Children's author Hilary Robinson is on Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate her new #PictureBook "Ten Little Yoga Frogs". This #PictureBook teaches young children how to do yoga by copying the frogs they see on the page. She is the author of more than 60 children's books, each book designed to build strong and intelligent kids in different ways. It's an interesting conversation about Hilar...