Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Sabrina Fedel is on the podcast to tell us about Leaving Kent State> This is an award winning novel that is a searing look at what happened on May 4, 1970, on the campus of Kent State University as it became the final turning point in Americans' tolerance for the Vietnam War Click here to find Leaving Kent State on Amazon Click here to discover how you can host Jedlie's nationally acclaimed educat...

Heartwarming conversation with author Julie Rubini. She is on the podcast to tell us about "Eye to Eye" her new biography about legendary sports Journalist Christine Brennan. She also talks to us about Claire's Day, a series of book festivals her family began to honor her late daughter. Click here to find Julie's Amazon Page Click here to learn about Jedlie's Live Educational Magic Shows

Have you ever been the new kid in class? Try being the new kid in a country? Nury Castillo Crawford's new #kidlit helps all kids understand the difficulties of learning a new language and new culture while trying to make new friends. Click here to find Nury's book on Amazon Click here to learn about Reading With Your Kids LIVE

Jennifer Senne wants to help kids know that they are loved. Her new inspirational Kidlit "Good Morning Mirror" reminds kids, and adults, that "A mirror can either be your friend or your enemy - it is your choice what it should be." Click here to find Good Morning Mirror on Amazon Click here to learn how to bring Jedlie's inspirational magic shows to your community 

Grammy nominated recording artist Phil Joel is on the podcast to celebrate his new inspirational self help book Redwoods and Whales. Phil tells us he wants to help us push aside the things that entangle and lay hold of the lives that we are born to live Click here to find Redwoods and Whales on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's family magic shows

Get ready to laugh! We are joined by the hilarious Russell Ginns. In addition to being hilarious Russell is an author and puzzle maker. He combines all of these talents to delight us with his new kidlit Samantha Spinner and the Spectacular Specs Click here to find Russell's books on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's Family Magic Shows

Shanw P B Robinson is back to celebrate the launch of his latest Kidlit, Jerry The Squirrel Volume Two. Jerry is a Squirrel. Jerry is also an inventor... quite a good one, as a matter of fact. He can design and build just about anything. The problem is, Jerry's inventions rarely work the way he wants them to work. We also talk about a squirrel that built a home in an car engine. Click here to find...

Margaret Dilloway is on the podcast to introduce us to her wonderful new middle grade novel Summer of a Thousand Pies. This is a heartfelt story about a girl who must try to save her aunt's failing pie shop. We have a great time chatting about friendship, family, and, of course, pie. Speaking of great food, Elizabeth Rudd is here from Compass and Fork to teach us how to cook a delicious pork meal...

Who knew that sleep was so vitally important to our health! Dr Whitney Roban knows. She is a sleep specialist and the author of Devan and Evan Play Fortnight 'Till Eleven. This book will help families who have children struggling with: *following sleep rules at bedtime *refusing to go to sleep *waking in the middle of the night *rising too early in the morning *excessive use of electronics and vid...

Helping our kids learn to live gratefully is perhaps one of the greatest lessons we can teach them. Ruth King knows this, and has written a brilliant picture book that does just that. Her new #Kidlit Gilly The Grateful Superhero would be a fantastic addition to your family library. Click here to visit Ruth's website Click here to learn more about Reading With Your Kids LIVE!

It is time for a RAD Girl Revolution. Photo Illustrator Jennifer Bruno tells us about her ground breaking Kidlit RAD Girl Revolution, the book for little girls with BIG Dreams. We have a great time talking about the book's unique art and how we can inspire our girls to reach for their dreams. Click here to find RAD Girl Revolution on amazon Click here to learn how to bring Reading With Your Kids L...

Linda Harkey is a past teacher and an enthusiastic hunting dog owner for over 30 years. She has spent around 22 years working as a volunteer docent at two outstanding museums in Oklahoma. In that role she has been writing curricula for children's programs. This has given her the ability to teach elementary children about art, history, animals, and nature. Click here to visit Linda's web site Click...

Today we meet Anna Meriano, a rising star in the literary World. This Houston native is the author of the Love Sugar Magic Middle Grade series. This series is a charming and sweet series about mischeif, friendship, family and magic. Click here to find Love Sugar Magic on Amazon Click here to learn more about Reading With Your Kids LIVE

Death eating zombie animals. Do we really need to give you another reason to listen to this STEM Tuesday episode of the podcast? Jennifer Swanson, our Dean of all things STEM and STEAM returns with a unique look at the animal Kingdom that is sure to grab the attention of your tweens. Here is the link to Jennifer's web site Click here to learn more about Reading With Your Kids LIVE

Fascinating conversation about the state of inner city education, family and a wonderful girl named Sydney Saidso. April Lee Terrell spent ten years' in Baltimore City Public School System as an Early Childhood educator and Administrator. Sidney is constantly being bossy, taking other students things, and correcting everyone's mistakes. When her friends are finally tired of her ways, Sidney learns...

April is National Poetry Month. We are celebrating with an extended conversation with Laura Shovan. Her middle grade novel in verse The Last Fifth Grade of Emerson Elementary, is a great place for us to launch into our celebration of poetry. We also discuss how poetry may be the key that unlocks a love of reading for many reluctant readers. Click here to visit Laura's Amazon Page Click here to fin...

What does the town of Bone Hollow have in common with the Peace Corp? Both play important roles in the life of our guest, Spooky Middle Grade author Kim Ventrella. Kim speaks about her time serving in the Peace Corp, and also introduces us to her spooky fun new middle grade novel. Click here to find Kim's Amazon Page Click here to learn how to bring Reading With Your Kids LIVE to your community

Super conversation with author Eva Wong Nava. Her book "The Boy Who Talks In Bits & Bobs" gives us a look into the life of a child with a speech impediment. Eva also speaks about the value of reading with our kids, "sometimes" she reminds us "kids listen to books more then their parents." Click here to find Eva's book on Amazon Click here to bring Jedlie's live show to your community

Merriam Sarcia Saunders is on the podcast to talk about her very important book "My Whirling, Twirling Motor". This book helps parents & teachers, and kids, develop an understanding of ADHD. In our chat Merriam shares valuable insight into ADHD that will be helpful to everyone. Click here to find My Whirling Twirling Motor on Amazon Click here to find Jedlie's The Great Maritini on Amazon

In this episode of the podcast we meet former social worker turned YA author Kristin Bartley Lenz. Kristin also loves mountains, and that love comes through in her YA Novel The Art of Holding On and Letting Go. Listen as we talk about the transformative power of nature, love and loss, and discovering that home can be far from where you started. Click here to find Kristen's book on Amazon Click her...

We have a delightful time speaking with Fina Lowman. Her debut picture book, "Liah & Otto, My Brother and Me" is a celebration of family. This is a great conversation about adoption and bi racial families. Click here to find Fina's amazon page Click here to learn more about Jedlie's Reading With Your Kids LIVE!  

Today we interview two great authors. We first meet J I Spencer. He is the author of the wonderful Champ Building Character Series. He tells us why he is so passionate about helping kids build strong character traits. We also hear from Kathleen Doherty, author of "Don't Feed The Bear" Click here to find J I Spencer's Amazon Page Click here to find Kathleen Doherty's amazon page Click here to find...

We welcome back one of our favorite guests Lydia Lukidis. Lydia is here to tell us about her new creative non fiction book The Broken Bee's Nest. This charming story explores the Makers theme of Beekeeping and includes explanatory sidebars and an insect-related activity for young makers to try themselves! Click here to find Lydia's Amazon Page Click here to learn how to bring Jedlie's Reading With...

April 2 is the first ever World Autism Awareness Day. We are celebrating this day with a visit from Educator & Author Sherry Howard. Sherry shares many stories from her time teaching non neuro typical kids and shares insight into ways we can help our kids be kind and respectful to everyone. Click here to visit the World Autism Day Website Click here to visit Sherry's Website Click here to find Jed...

Best selling author Kimberly Hemmings returns to the podcast to take us on a journey to the beautiful island of Jamaica to celebrate her new children's book "Mother, Mother Where's My Color?" This is a story not only about colors, but about, family, friendship, and loving who you are. Click here to find Kimberly's Amazon Page Click here to learn more about Jedlie's Reading With Your Kids LIVE!