Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Spooky Middle Grade author & our friend Sarah Connor is back to take us to Oddity, New Mexico, the fictional setting of her latest book, a place where odd is normal, and normal is odd. We also chat about the Universal appeal of spooky stories. Click here to find Oddity on Amazon Click here to learn more about our exciting new in school experience Reading With Your Kids LIVE!

Fascinating conversation with illustrator Vivian Mineker. She has collaborated with our friends at Familius Publishing to create a beautifully illustrated children's book based on Robert Frost's famous poem. While this was written as a children's book it is a moving presentation that will be meaningful for readers of all ages. Click here to find Road Not Taken on Amazon Click here to discover more...

Get ready to laugh out loud! Beth Ferry & Tom Lichtenheld, author & illustrator of Ten Rules of the Birthday Wish, bring all sorts of fun and hilarity to our show. This is a joyful picture book that celebrates every kid's favorite day of the year, full of adorable art. Click here to find Ten Rules of the Birthday Wish on Amazon Click here to get a free digital download of Jedlie's Picture book Lov...

We have a very powerful conversation about race, justice and community with author Alexandria LaFaye. We begin our conversation by talking about Alexandria's picture book "Follow Me Down To Nicodemus Town". This beautifully written and illustrated book is based on the true story of the Exodusters, former slaves looking for a new beginning. Click Here To Find Follow Me Down To Nicodemus Town on Ama...

Who says kids are too young for great literature. Certainly not Brooke Jordan or the folks at Familius Publishing. Brooke is here to tell us about her wonderful new series of board books called Lit For Little Hands. Brooke also shares invaluable advice for aspiring authors. Click here to find Lit for Little Hands on Amazon Want to be a guest on the Reading With Your Kids Podcast? Click here to lea...

Our guest today is author Mara James. Mara founded The Extraordinary Lives Foundation & has created a therapeutic tool that will encourage young students to perform mindful breathing in a fun and loving way. The Power of Piggie Bear will teach students not to judge one another and she lets them know that they are perfect just the way they are! Click here to find Mara's book on amazon Click here to...

Super episode of the podcast. We first speak with Amanda Rowe, author of the sweet picture book If There Never Was A You. We also meet up with our friend Nadine Poper, author of Wienies in Bikinis Click here to find Amanda's amazon page Click here to find Nadine' amazon page Click here to get a free digital download of Jedlie's Love That I Matter To You

Children, and many adults, are often fearful of people who are different, who are facing serious challenges. Sheila Dhir has created an important series of children's books that ask the question "why are you afraid?" The series seeks to answer many questions kids may have and help them see the humanity in all people. Click here to visit Sheila's web site Click here to learn about Jedlie's School A...

Our guest today is author Stenetta Anthony. Stenetta is here to tell us about her wonderful picture book A Home for Sally. This is the story of a young poodle who considers she is unlovable and unadoptable because of her disability. Click here to find A Home for Sally on Amazon Click here to get a free digital download of Jedlie's new picture book Love That I Matter To You!

Two great guests = one fantastic show. Jodi Stapler tells us about her wonderful new kidlit Pepper Miss Pepperoni. And then we travel to the York Book Expo to meet Phyl Campbell, author of I'm Not Writing A Book Today and so many more. Click here to find Jodi's amazon page Click here to find Phyl's amazon page Click here to find Jedlie's amazon page

Make yoga magic with the most beautiful and interactive kids yoga book out there! Pull the levers, turn the wheels, and watch as 13 adorable children come to life to act out 13 yoga poses and create other yoga magic. Click here to find Let's Make Yoga Magic on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's new school assembly program Reading Matters!

Our guest today is Joy Resor. Her new Kidlit Designed To Shine promises that you can open any page for a rhyme with art for your heart! We loved speaking with Joy, her enthusiasm and, well joy, is simply infectious! Click here to find Designed To Shine on Amazon Click here to get a free digital download of Jedlie's New Picture Book Love That I Matter To You

STEM Tuesday! Our Dean of all things STEM and STEAM, Jennifer Swanson, is back with some great resources to help us help our kids look into the minds of scientists and engineers. Click here to visit the STEM Tuesday website Click here to visit Jen's New Literacy Initiative Click here to learn more about Jedlie's acclaimed school assembly We Choose Respect

Who would win in a battle between Dogs Vs Ice Cream? You! Los Angeles' Favorite Pet Photographer, Diana Lundin is here to give us a preview of her marvelous new photo book Dogs Vs Ice Cream. Oh what a great time we have talking about our favorite furry family member and our favorite icy treat. Click here to visit Diana's web site Click here to get a free digital download of Jedlie's Picture Book L...

Today we welcome Elchanan Ogorek to the Podcast. His new book, The Present is a Gift is a children's picture book that takes us on a journey to achieve mindfulness. Readers are transported from a classroom out into nature to observe animals in yoga poses and practicing mindfulness. Click here to find Elchanan's book on Amazon Click here to get a free digital download of Jedlie's new picture book L...

This is fun. Coming direct from Sleepy Hollow is our guest David Neilson. David is the author of odd, weird, supernatural, and occasionally slightly disturbing stories. We share a few of those odd and slightly disturbing, and totally fun stories. Click here to find David's Amazon page Click here to learn more about Jedlie's totally interactive school assembly program We Choose Respect

If you love dogs you are going to love Scott and Laura Jordan. They love their blind and deaf standard poodle margaux they are creating a series of children's books about her. Their love for their dog and life is infectious. Click here to find Yay Margaux on Amazon Click here to get a free digital download of Jedlie's New Picture Book Love That I Matter To You

Alison T Broderick is back to celebrate STEM Tuesday and her wonderful healthy habits series. Today we meet Marcy Mabel Mollie McMann, a rough and tough girl. She loves to get dirty, but hates to wash her hands. We have a great conversation about how we can help our kids develop great healthy habits. Click here to find Marcy Mabel Mollie McMann on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's Acc...

Sarah Ann Kinnear, a teacher and principal for 35 years, has worked in the classroom and behind the scenes educating children and creating innovative curriculum that encourages independent thought and creative problem solving. She has created Little Pearl's Reflection, a wonderful Middle Grade series that encourages kids to think, imagine and create. Click here to find Sarah's Amazon Page Click he...

Fun chat about a really fun book. Sara O'Leary joins us from Montreal to talk about her new picture book Owls Are Good At Keeping Secrets. This is a delightful book of curious, little-known "facts" about animals--one for each letter of the alphabet! Click here to find Sara's Amazon page Click here to learn more about Jedlie's School Assembly Program We Choose Respect

Christy Monson is on the podcast to talk about Love, Hugs, Hope: When Scary Things Happen This book focuses on how children can cope with significant and traumatic events in their lives. The book explains that sometimes bad things happen and good people are hurt. The book teaches that there are ways of dealing with these emotions and helps children reaffirm fundamental truths about the world. Clic...

Two great guests, one great podcast! Brian Dwyre starts us off by introducing us to his fabulous Kidioke series of singing Picture Books. He is followed by publicist and future children's author Jonathan Masiulionis. Click here to visit the Kidioke web site Click here to connect with Empowered Publicity Click here to learn more about Jedlie's School Assembly Program We Choose Respect

People all around the World knew Heddy Lamarr as one of Hollywood's most beautiful leading ladies. But did you know she was also a brilliant inventor? And that one of her discoveries is still being used today to secure our GPS systems? Prepare yourself to be amazed! Click here to visit Laurie's Amazon Page Click here to learn more about Jedlie's new school assembly program Reading Matters

Samantha Caprio Negret is on the podcast to tell us about her brand new Middle Grade Fantasy Rainbow Crystal. This is a wonderful book that can help start a beautiful conversation about loss, hope and self confidence. Click here to find Rainbow Crystal on Amazon Click here to get a free digital download of Jedlie's new picture book Love That I Matter

Kids love spooky books all year long! Patrick Moody is on to talk about his spooky new Middle Grade Novel The Gravedigger's Son. His lead character Ian Fossor is last in a long line of Gravediggers. It's his family's job to bury the dead and then, when Called by the dearly departed, to help settle the worries that linger beyond the grave so spirits can find peace in the Beyond. Click here to find...