Reading With Your Kids Podcast

We are so excited to welcome Naibe Reynoso to the podcast. Naibe is the author of Be Bold, Be Brave, 11 Latinas Who Made American History. This is a fascinating episode that shines a spotlight on some unsong American heroes. Click here to find Be Bold, Be Brave on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's Magic Circus

Today we welcome teacher and soon to be published author Tina Shepardson to the show. Tina talks about the importance of continuing to read with our kids as they enter middle and high school. We also talk to her about her soon to be published novel Walkout. Click here to learn more about Jedlie's School Assemblies

We love having Lydia Lukidis on the show! She is back to tell us about her new #Kidlit No Bears Allowed. This is a tender story about a very nervous rabbit and a lovable bear, Rabbit discovers that things aren't always as scary as they seem, and sometimes you may just have more in common with others than you think. Click here to find No Bears Allowed on Amazon Click here to discover more about Jed...

We have a super time chatting with Elaine Kiely Kearns. Elaine is the author of the hilarious new #Kidlit "Noah Noasaurus". She is also the founder and driving force behind Kidlit 411, a fantastic resource for authors of children's books. Click here to find Noah Noasaurus on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's School Assembly Programs

Paul Deanno loves helping kids understand weather science. Paul is the chief meteorologist for CBS San Francisco. He is also the author of the fantastic WOW Weather series. We welcome him back to kick off the Hurricane season with a look at his WOW Weather Hurricanes Book. Click here to find Paul's amazon page Click here to find Jedlie's Amazon Page

Super fun conversation with Connie B Dowell, the author of the Emma and Dessi Mysteries. The latest book in the series Dead Man's Jazz takes readers back to Savanah, Georgia during the days of Prohibition. Click here to find Connie's page on Amazon Click here to find Jedlie's Amazon page

We are happy to welcome back Nita Clark & Kathy Doherty, the mother - daughter team that created the beautiful children's book Why Do Dandelions Grow. This book celebrates the joys and wishes that dandelions bring to the World. Click here to find Why Do Dandelions Grow on Amazon Click here to discover Jedlie's school assembly program

We are so excited to welcome internationally acclaimed illustrator and author Sanghamitra Dasgupta. Sanghamitra is the illustrator of Jedlie's latest book Love That I Matter To You. She talks about her love of illustrating children's books. Click here to find Sanghamitra's Amazon Page Click here to find Love That I Matter To You

Today we have the pleasure of welcoming Kate Farrell to the podcast. Kate is the marketing director at Familius Publishing. Kate shares gives us a preview of Familius' new offerings, tips for authors and talks about her love of kids' books. Click here to visit the Familius website Click here to learn more about Jedlie's School assembly programs

We are so excited to welcome Kendare Blake back to the podcast. Kendare is the author of the Three Dark Crowns series. She is back today to tell us about the final chapter of that series, Five Dark Fates. This is a thrilling tale that pits sister against sister, and the dead against the undead Click here to find Kendare's Series on Amazon Click here to learn how Jedlie can help build a bully free...

The author of He Is Risen, Rocks Tell The Story of Easter, Patti Rokus is on the podcast. She tells us how she started creating art and telling stories with rocks. She also tells us how we can get our kids out into nature and to start creating their own rock masterpieces. Click here to visit Patti's Amazon Page Click here to visit Jedlie's Amazon Page

Super fun conversation with Brooke Van Sickle. Brooke is an aspiring children's author who is documenting her experiences in her blog called Journey to Kidlit. This is a wonderful blog with great resources for authors and parents who love to read with their kids. Click here to visit the Journey To Kidlit Blog Click here to bring Jedlie's educational magic shows to your community

In this special edition of the podcast we meet Kelly Tooman, co author of the Birthday Triplets series. Kelly created this series with her mom to teach kids empathy. Each morning, Candi, Cookie and Coco Birthday dance into one of their Granny Rosie's magical adventures to find someone sad whose birthday has been forgotten. It is not until the end of their journey that they discover the mystery of...

Two of our favorite guests. Leslea Wahl returns to the podcast to share some of her favorite Middle Grade & YA titles in the Fantasy Genre. We also learn how to make Peruvian Scalloped Potatoes from our friend Elizabeth Rudd from Compass and Fork. Click here to visit Leslea's Amazon Page Click here to visit Elizabeth's Compass & Fork Blog Click here to learn more about Jedlie's educational magic s...

We have a wonderful time chatting with Emily Peers. Emily is a mom who has turned her love for family and baking into a fantastic new Facebook page called What CoCo Likes. Click here to visit the What CoCo Likes Facebook Page Click here to learn more about Jedlie's nationally acclaimed school assembly program

This is possibly one of my favorite episodes of the RWYK Podcast. We have a fascinating conversation with NJ Non Public School Teacher of the Year Julia Guthrie. Julia is passionate about inspiring kids to develop a love of learning & reading. She shares some truly innovative ideas on how we can help even the most reluctant readers fall in love with books. Click here to read Julia's blog post on T...

Fascinating conversation with author & illustrator Yevgenia Nayberg. Her beautiful new picture book "Anya's Secret Society" gives us a peak into life in Russia and into the mind of a little girl who feels like she does not fit in. Click here to find Yevgenia's Amazon Page Click here to find out more about Jedlie's nationally acclaimed school assembly programs

Today we speak with the authors of two Reading With Your Kids Certified Great Reads! Nayera Salam is on to celebrate her touching new Kidlit Friends of a Different Kind. And we also welcome Peggy Race, author of Deputy Paws and the Puppy Mill Clause. Click here to find Nayera Salam's Friends of a Different Kind Click here to find Peggy Race's Deputy Paws & the Puppy Mill Cause Click here to learn...

Our guest today is Chris Bergstrom, Director of Youth and Fan Engagement for the World Champion Boston Red Sox. We have a real fun chat with Chris about all of the wonderful family activities the Red Sox offer at Fenway Park and throughout New England Click here to visit the Boston Red Sox KidNation Click here to learn more about Jedlie's school assembly programs

We are celebrating the Buddha's Birthday with a wonderful conversation with Andrea Miller. Her new kidlit The Day The Buddha Woke Up is a board book that will captivate children of all ages. It's the perfect way to introduce young children to the story of the Buddha—the clear, gracefully written story puts the Buddha's awakening into language children can understand. Click here to find The Day The...

We are kicking Mother's Day weekend off with the perfect book for every family. Shannon Forster created her new Kidlit "Loves Grows and Grows" specifically for millions of kids who are now living in extended and blended families. She wants to help kids, and parents know that there is no limit to how much we can love. Click here to find Love Grows & Grows on Amazon Click here to learn more about Je...

Brad Berger is back on the RWYK Podcast to introduce us to his brand new "Big Book Of Games. Brad is a master at creating totally interactive social games for families & adult friends. These games are not only fun they are designed to help players grow closer together. Click here to find the Big Book of Games on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's School Assemblies

Do not miss this fabulous conversation with actress, poet & author Shaina Simmons. She tells us about her wonderful debut kidlit The Cat and The Lion. In the process we learn a whole lot about her native New Orleans and about some of her other creative projects. Click here to find The Cat and The Lion on Amazon Click here to learn how to bring Jedlie's School assembly to your community

Author Paolo Mazzucato is on the #RWYK Podcast to tell us about his fun new Kidlit No One Mocks A Panda. A journey through the animal kingdom that shows no matter how different we may be, it takes all kinds, shapes, colors and sizes to make the world a special, wondrous place. Click here to find Paolo's Books on Amazon Click here to find out how to bring Jedlie to your community

Helina Bailey is on the podcast to celebrate her wonderful new kidlit Black Princess. Helina is on a mission to encourage self love and build self esteem, while introducing diversity to children of different backgrounds. Click here to find Black Princess on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's nationally acclaimed school assembly program