Reading With Your Kids Podcast

We have a great time speaking with one of the World's most accomplished illusionists Lyn Dillies. In addition to being passionate about magic Lyn is passionate about voting. She is here to remind everyone that your vote is magic!

Circus Performer Leah Orleans is here to motivate us to turn fitness into a habit, for good! Leah's A, B, C's of Fitness Program is a fun way for families to spend quality, active time together. Check out Leah's A, B, C's of Fitness website - https://theabcsoffitness.com/abcs-info You can see Leah in action as one half of Acrobatrix - https://www.acrobatrix.com/

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Dr Kathryn Garforth helps us raise our awareness & understanding of this learning challenge. Dr. Garforth has professional expertise in Educational Psychology and a personal understanding of the frustrations children and adults with learning difficulties experience at home, school, work, and in extracurricular activities.

Author & educator Luke Reynolds returns to the podcast to celebrate Even More Fantastic Failures. This is a wonderful collection of stories that help kids understand that failure is often a first and needed step towards success.

Gina McMurchy Barber is on the podcast to help us acknowledge Downs Syndrome Awareness Month. Gina is the author of two wonderful novels that feature characters with Downs Syndrome. Both books are in part based on her experiences growing up with a sibling who had Downs Syndrome

Sarah Kathryn Frey is on the podcast to celebrate Alice Eloise's Silver Linings. This is the story of a silly, playful Double Doodle pup named Alice Eloise who dreams of becoming a service dog for her best friend, Sarah Kate. No matter how hard she tries, she just can't tame her natural silliness into the serious respectability that service dogs so often possess. The story is based on Sarah's rela...

How would you spend 5 million dollars in thirty days? Stacy McAnulty celebrates her new middle grade novel Millionaires for the Month. This is a thought-provoking story about friendship, privilege, and the value of a penny.

We have a fascinating time speaking with author & film maker Mathew Klickstein. Mathew is on the podcast primarily to help us acknowledge Disabilities Awareness Month & to celebrate his new middle grade novel The Kids Of Widney Junior High. We also talk about life, travel and so much more. Don't miss our visit with "the geek guru of the 21st Century."

October is disabilities awareness month. We are getting ready to kick things off by inviting Arielle Hobbs to celebrate her heart warming picture book Sully the Racoon. This book is based on Arielle's son Sullivan. This is a wonderful conversation about love, courage and the beauty of family.

Tommy Balaam is the fantastic founder of Captain Fantastic, voted the UK's no. 1 children's entertainment company. The Captain Fantastic series of books was inspired by the success of the children's entertainment franchise. Both are dedicated to captivating young audiences with bold characters, plenty of laughter, an emphasis on children's well being and, above all, exciting stories.

Author & educator Tina Shepardson returns to the podcast to celebrate her new children's book WALKOUT! Inspired by a true story, WALKOUT shows democracy in action as Maddie organizes a safe school's anti-violence walkout.

When should we start speaking with our kids about money & finances? Candace Okin says now! Helping our kids become financially literate is one of the best gifts we can give to our kids. Her new book Mason Makes Money can ignite some great lessons about finance.

We have a really fun time speaking with author/storyteller Antonio Sacre. His tales of growing up bilingually in a Cuban and Irish-American household have inspired children worldwide to gather their own family stories and become storytellers themselves.

Bollywood star Vaishnavi MacDonald is on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast to celebrate the release of her book The Invisible Hand Of God. This autobiography shares Vaishnavi's incredible life journey.

One of our favorite teachers returns to the program to celebrate the release of two new books. Shannon Anderson believes that one of the best ways to teach kids is to empower them with a growth mindset. Her picture book Y if for Yet & Middle Grade book Mindset Power inspires kids from Kindergarten through middle school

September is World Dementia Awareness Month. We are marking this important month with a moving interview with Rene Schultz. Rene's A Million More Kisses is a touching story that can help families have important conversations about this most difficult topic.  

Alysson Bourque has led a fascinating life. She graduated from college with a teaching degree. After a few years in the classroom Alysson became a lawyer. She practiced law for 6 years, before turning her sights on the World of Children's Books. Her award winning Alycat series is a fun way to teach kids important life lessons

Prepare to fall in love. Paula & Rosie Quinn are the mother / daughter team behind the adorable Children's Book My hair Wen On Vacation. Rosie is an absolutely amazing 9 year old who lost all of her hair at a very young age to Alopecia. You are going to love her positive spirit and outlook on life.

Meghan Christensen is a mom who tells folks that she has the perfect ratios to make the best PB & J sandwiches in the World. Her life long dream to be a Children's author has been realized with the publication of Wally & the Sweet Mountain Candy Factory. We have a great time celebrating family and this her debut book.

I had so much fun interviewing author & entrepreneur Yobe Qiu. Yobe is on the podcast to celebrate her new #ChildrensBook Our Moon Festival. This is a beautiful book that celebrates diverse Asian cultures & encourages us to respect & celebrate all cultures.

Author Becky Cummings returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her Magic of Me series. This is a wonderful series that parents can use to inspire their kids to love themselves and make great choices.

Two great authors equals one fantastically colorful podcast. We first meet Prue McDonell, author of Stargazer, a Reading With Your Kids Certified Great Read. Prue tells us that living in the Australian Rain Forest provided inspiration for her beautiful book. We also welcome back Deb Gruelle, author of Sleepy Time Colors

Illustrator Melanie Hall is on the podcast to celebrate A Winter Walk In The City. This is a beautiful #PictureBook that introduces kids to the many holidays celebrated by different cultures during the Winter months. Melanie also gives some great tips to young illustrators

Author & educator Corey Wolff is on the podcast to celebrate his award winning #middleGrade #Novel Journey of an Acorn. This is a sweet story that can inspire family conversations about struggle, joy and loss.

Illustrator Yuliya Pankratova joins us from the United Kingdom to share her experience illustrating No Matter What, A Foster Care Tale. We recently spoke with the author Josh Shipp. Yuliya tells us what it was like turning his words into lovely illustrations.