The Reading To Connect Show

This episode discusses D.M. Whitaker's essential & encouraging potty training books for tots. This is the perfect book for your little boy or girl to feel empowered while on the potty training journey! D.M. Whitaker was born in Omaha, Nebraska to a mom and dad that loved reading books to her and her siblings. Thus, her love for reading and sharing those same traditions with her dear sons...

This episode discusses Aja's inspiring Plane Jane series. We hear all about Jane working through both confidence and doubt, obstacles and opportunities to build her own plane and reach new heights. Aja Dorsey Jackson is a Baltimore-based author, editor and mother of three. After writing several books as a ghostwriter, she published her first book, Making Love in the Microwave: A Busy Couple&a...

This episode discusses Etaine's beautiful book on the power of our unique differences. We chat about the importance of inclusiveness, Etaine's roots and Irish proverbs, and her artistry which shines through the entire book! Etaine Raphael is the author-illustrator of The Rhyme-Time Twins series , which has just begun! She was born and raised in Washington, D.C, and currently lives with h...

This episode discusses Sari's impeccable ability to make us laugh while providing thought-provoking content-- all in one children's book! Since her appearance, she has extended her Robotastic series with ' Robotastic: Jake and the Giant Beach .' Although we do not discuss that book in this episode (which aired live a few months ago)-- it is available now on Amazon.  As a screen...

In this episode, we discuss humor as a tool for parenting. We discuss how humor allows our children to play with words and discover new ways to view the world. While this episode has many many hilarious moments, we also discuss the importance of diversity in books and the barriers that exist for Black and Brown authors.  Jacob Eckeberger is a first-time author living in Minneapolis, MN with a fami...

As a mother of a young Black daughter, author Kimberly Davis-Peters realized how most children’s books lacked diversity. Wanting a different experience from her own growing up for her daughter Ellie, Kimberly utilized a common occurrence for parents as inspiration for her debut children’s book, “Ellie & The Rainy Day.”  What could have been another boring rainy day indoors turned into a fun an...

Tiffany Obeng is an attorney, wife, and mother. The latter accomplishment is what inspired the current book series, Andrew's "Career Day" Series. The book series explores various careers and makes career-day ANY day and EVERY day. Every book's lasting message is: You are never too young to aspire to be anything you want to be! Andrew loves to read and he loves asking questions....

Children's book author and fellow podcast host , Lisa Jacovsky, joins us to discuss her Let's Talk! Series. Lisa is a child development specialist and Doctoral Level student at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She works with children under the age of 3 with cognitive and developmental delays, sometimes with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her hopes for this book ar...

Children's book author, Alexis Wyatt, joins us to discuss her book 31 Affirmations to a Brown Child . Check out the book: https://amzn.to/3tEybCm This episode was originally recorded via video on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quinnpc619/videos/4070873609635033 Free gift 🎁 Our simple approach to an enjoyable storytime: https://aidynsbooks.com/engagemethod/ Support the show Wanna be on th...

Looking for Diverse Children's Books on Leadership 2021? Find the perfect book here and meet the author!  This week's author spotlight is on, SRD Harris. Author S.R.D. Harris is an Author, Speaker and Self-Publisher. Her debut title, “Future Miss President” was inspired by the Historic Election of the First Female U.S. Vice President. It provides an uplifting and inspiring story that chi...

This week's author spotlight is on, Alyssa Schermel.  Alyssa Schermel (a.k.a. Unicorn Princess Gemma) is a children's entertainer and author of “The Unicorn Princess.” She loves sparking imagination and creative expression in kids as a way of building self-esteem. Alyssa has tons of experience reading to kids - from kids birthday parties to her wonderful nephew that she reads to before b...

This week's author spotlight is on, Victoria Maldonado.  Victoria is the author of the Hearts Drawn Wyld trilogy (In Death We Part, Running in the Mists, Awake in Elysian Fields) as well as several anthology short stories, and the children’s books (Bartleby the Brave, Mieodsin el Valiente) and the upcoming Tears for the Butterfly. She also is editor of The Evidence I Have Lived. She has been...

This week's author spotlight is on, Chelsea Elliott, MSW .  Chelsea is the author of Natalie the Monster Slayer and founder of Bedtime Memories Publishing Co. As the parents of two little girls, she and her husband enjoy telling and writing bedtime stories that are fun, inspirational, and educational. With a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Macro Social Work,...

This week's author spotlight is on, Vallean Jackson.  Jackson was born & raised in Birmingham, AL. She is a graduate of Jacksonville State University with a BA in communications & a minor in biology. She is also a  journalist that has written for various publications & loves being a journalist just as much as she loves writing books. Her genres of books range from anthologies, rom...

This week's author spotlight is on, Kimberly Davis-Peters .  As a mother of a young Black daughter, author Kimberly Davis-Peters realized how most children’s books lacked diversity. Wanting a different experience from her own growing up for her daughter Ellie, Kimberly utilized a common occurrence for parents as inspiration for her debut children’s book, “Ellie & The Rainy Day.” What coul...

This week's author spotlight is on, Andre Clarke .  Andre Clarke is the true perpetuation of the American Dream. Migrating to the US from Jamaica at a young age, Clarke adapted well and excelled at both sports and Academia. He used the self-starter attitude instilled in him from his father to start his entrepreneurial pursuits. Andre is passionate about investing in tech companies and trading...

We spent some time thanking all of you for listening in this special episode of the podcast! Listen to hear: Why the podcast exists How books can help build a positive relationship Bookmate shoutouts Giveaway announcement Resources Mentioned: Giveaway – The Ultimate Raising Good Humans Giveaway Community – Parenting & Bonding w/ Children's Books Podcast Website - https://aidynsbooks.com/...

This week's author spotlight is on, Catherine Zampier .  Catherine is constantly learning and drawing inspiration from family stories, as well as, writing and sharing family-themed picture books for young and old. Her picture book, One of Thirteen, stems from stories of her mother's childhood. Catherine is the mother of three sons, sibling of three brothers, grandmother of two granddaugh...

This week's author spotlight is on, Shermaine Perry-Knights .  Shermaine is an award-winning facilitator, project manager, and author. She facilitates coaching sessions, team-building sessions, and career readiness workshops. As a Certified Professional in Talent Development, Shermaine is passionate about helping others develop emotional intelligence and leadership skills. Shermaine is a prou...

This week's author spotlight is on, Katie Reed.  Katie the author of the Wizard and the Lizard children’s book series. She currently has two books out, and a third one currently being illustrated (due to release in March). She has worked in afterschool programs for most of her career. She also worked in a reading intervention program at a local public school for a couple of years. When she ha...

This week's author spotlight is on, Karla Clark. Karla is an author and artist. Her passion for writing comes from her father, who was a consummate storyteller. Karla is the author of three novels, a book of short stories, and two children's picture books. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and the Rockford Arts Council. Karla lives in Rockfor...

This week's author spotlight is on, JQ Sirls. JQ Sirls is a creative leader working in product development, software development, publishing, and animation. With a passion for essentialist design and childlike imagination, JQ's practice consists of merging both to bring youthfulness into serious works and simplicity into fanciful works. He is the illustrator behind Angela C. Styles book...

This week's author spotlight is on, June Akers. June loves working with kids. Whether it’s instructing in the classroom, teaching private piano lessons, or helping her own four children navigate through life, helping kids learn and grow is a sweet spot in her life. While working with students she has come to realize that paying attention, focusing, and learning to stay on task is a real strug...

This week's author spotlight is on, Charulatha C. Charulatha is a full-time mom based in Bangalore, India. She is an engineer by profession and took a break from work, to enjoy her daughters' precious moments and finally found her calling in writing stories for children!  Beaming Child  is her vision to make parenting an easier journey for parents.  In this episode, we honed in on core v...

This week's author spotlight is on, Meaghan Axel. Meaghan is an elementary school librarian who lives on the Eastern Shore of Maryland with her husband and daughter. She loves sharing her love for yoga, meditation, and reading with others. The Power in Words is her second book. Her debut title, The Power in Me, encourages readers to use the power of their breath to diminish their fears and an...