Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Deep and enduring friendships are essential. Unfortunately many teens feel isolated. In her book Dear Libby our guest Libby Kiszner offers a breakthrough approach to friendship and connection. Click here to find Dear Libby on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's nationally acclaimed school assembly program We Choose Respect

Sherry Howard has created a wonderful book that helps parents talk about kids who are sensitive to noise and other stimuli. An appealing, rollicking, and heart-warming read, with an important message in this compelling story of a bear's struggles with the world around him. Click here to find Rock and Roll Woods on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's new school assembly program Reading M...

STEM Tuesday returns! We had a howling great time speaking with NatGeo Kids author Jodi Wheeler Toppen. Her new book Dog Science Unleashed is the perfect book for any kid who loves animals. She even tells us how to conduct an fun experiment with, not on, our dogs. Click here to find Jodi's amazon page Click here to get a free digital download of Jedlie's new picture book Love That I Matter

Fascinating chat with Jenine Lori, the author of Surprise I Have Three Eyes. Jenine invites you to join Joey and his magical friends on a journey through an enchanted forest as he uncovers how to see through his third eye. Click here to find Surprise I Have Three Eyes on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's nationally acclaimed school assembly We Choose Respect

Change is hard for everyone. It can be especially hard for kids. Meghan Marie Geary has created the A Surprisingly Exciting Adventure series. The first in that series The Great Big Move is a great way to start talking to kids about change. Click here to find Meghan's book on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's school assembly program We Choose Respect

Michelle Nelson-Schmidt is an author, illustrator, public speaker, mother, sister, daughter, and wife. We have a great time speaking to her about performing for kids, her Youtube page and her new kidit Cordelia and the Whale. Click here to find Michelle's web site Click here to get a free digital download of Jedlie's new kidlit "Love That I Matter To You!"

Great conversation with our friend Samantha M Clark. Samantha is a member of the Spooky Middle Grade authors group. She is back with us to tell us about her Middle Grade Novel The Boy, the Boat and the Beast. Click here to find Samantha's Amazon page Click here to read Jedlie's award winning picture book The Great Maritini for free via Kindle Unlimited

Suzie Olsen is on a mission to inspire kids, especially girls, to explore STEM fields. She is back on the podcast to tell us about her STEM Spark blog. She also teaches us how we can make snow in our home with our kids. Click here to check out Suzie's STEM Spark blog Click here to learn more about Jedlie's exciting new school assembly program Reading Matters

It is the start of a New Year. The perfect time for to develop new behaviors and habits to make our lives, and the lives of our kids, happier and healthier. Author, screenwriter and actor G Brian Benson is on to tell us about his new books Habits for Success and Lucy and Chester Amazing Adventures. Click here to find G Brian Benson's Amazon Page Click here to get a free digital download of Jedlie'...

So excited to welcome Jennifer Holm to the podcast. Jennifer is is the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling children's author of THE FOURTEENTH GOLDFISH. She is the recipient of three Newbery Honors. She joins us today to talk about her latest novel The Third Mushroom. Click here to visit Jennifer's amazon page Click here to read Jedlie's award winning picture book The Great Maritini

Super conversation with debut author Shanon Morris. Her fabulous book, MC (emcee)Veggie Fresh Rocks the Mic, is the perfect mix of nutrition and hip-hop that will make learning about food, healthy habits and cooking fun! Click here to visit Shanon's amazon page Click here to sign up for our newsletter and get a free digital download of Jedlie's Love That I Matter To You

We start the year off with a fantastic conversation with Luke Reynolds. Luke is the author of Fantastic Failures. Even the most well-known people have struggled to succeed! We talk about how we can inspire our kids to turn their failures into triumphs. Click here to find Luke's Amazon page Click here to discover Jedlie's all new school assembly program "Reading Matters"

2018 has been an amazing year for the Reading With Your Kids Podcast. We have had some amazing guests, we have hit number 1 on iTunes and we have been nominated for the iHeartRadio Best Kids and Family Podcast Award. And best of all we have inspired families all over the World to read more with their kids. We would love to say thank you with a little New Year's Eve Magic. Be sure to get your free...

Two fabulous authors join us for this episode. Margie Markarian tells us about her charming picture book The Princess and the Cafe on the Moat. We also speak with Joanie Findle about her middle grade fantasy novels. Click here to find Margie's amazon page Click here to find Joanie's amazon page Click here to get a free digital download of Jedlie's Love That I Matter To You

Tracy Blom's latest book is One Big Bully, a charming story about a bull whose horns grow every time he is mean to another. Super conversation about friendship. Click here to find Tracy's amazon page Click here to learn more about Jedlie's amazing new school assembly program Reading Matters

We love Christmas, but the holidays can be a challenging time for so many people. Melissa Lyons has written a one of a kind book! 'I Will Always Love You" is a comforting, thought provoking and deeply moving story that takes moments to read and offers a lifetime of comfort. Click here to find Melissa's amazon page Click here to learn about Jedlie's all new school assembly program Reading Matters

Ho, Ho, Ahhh! This is an incredibly special and spooky episode of the podcast. The authors of SppokyMiddleGrade.com have come together on our show to create and tell an original spooky story. We also talk about the value and fun of creating stories as a family. Get ready to be majorly spooked by S A Larsen, Kim Ventrella, Samantha M Clark, David Neilson, Victoria Piontek, Jonathan Rosen, Angie Smi...

Kimberly Ballou's award winning debut Middle Grade novel When Daronte's Father Went To Prison is a powerful book that addresses issues that effect millions of kids in the US. Kim is back on the show to share news about her just published WDFWTP teachers guide. Click here to find Kimberly's Amazon page Click here to get a free digital download of Jedlie's Love That I Matter To You!

We are so happy to welcome Stephanie Dreyer to the RWYK Podcast. Stephanie is a wonderful part of our podcasting family. She is here to tell us about her wonderful new kidlit "Not A Purse". Not A Purse enlightens families about the various ways animals are worn and used at home Click here to visit Stephanie's web site Click here to learn more about Jedlie's all new school assembly program Reading...

Syndicated comic strip artist Mark Tatulli, the creator of the wildly popular Lio comic, introduces us to his full-color middle grade graphic novel that centers on his own experience in the summer after seventh grade. We also meet author and former teacher Beverly Stiffler Smith. Click here to find Mark's books on amazon  Click here to find Beverly's books on Amazon  Click here to learn more about...

Wonderful conversation with Elizabeth Dufek, the author of The Traveling Dress. This book tells the story of Alexandra, a girl who has everything, but none of the things that warm a little one's heart. A great story about the miracle of sharing. Click here to find the Traveling Pants on Amazon Authors, Click here to learn how you can be a guest on the podcast

Super conversation with Kevin Sands, the author of The Blackthorn Key Adventures. This is an exciting Middle Grade Fantasy series that Kirkus reviews calls Stunning. Listen to hear what kind of family conversations this book will inspire. Click here to find The Blackthorn Key Adventures on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's new school assembly program "Reading Matters"

How do you approach a math problem that challenges you? Do you keep trying until you reach a solution? Or do you get frustrated easily and give up? Alice Aspinall is here to help us teach our kids that tell us everyone can learn math! Click here to find Everyone Can Learn Math on Amazon Click here for the perfect gifts for kids of all ages at LittlePassports.com/reading

Get ready to meet the inspiration behind the greatest science clubhouse ever! Melissa Stewart, the author of dozens and dozens of amazing science books, knows how to ignite kids curiosity! Click here to visit Melissa's Amazing Web Site Click here for the perfect holiday gift for curios kids at LittlePassports.com/reading

We are so excited. Our Dean of Stem Jennifer Swanson is back with great resources to inspire kids to love STEM. We are excited that Jen has won the 2019 Award from the National Science Teacher's Association. We also welcome Dennis Low to tell us about his wonderful kidlit Isabella and Trent's Hot Air Balloon Adventure. Click here to visit Jennifer's web site Click here to find Dennis' book on Amaz...