Reading With Your Kids Podcast

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 here to learn how to bring Reading With Your Kids Live to your community

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 Jedlie's Amazon Page  

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 Your Kids LIVE Family Event to your community

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 Jedlie's Award Winning Picture Book The Great Maritini

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!

Ashley Davidson Fisher is the author of a wonderful bilingual, French-English picture book called La Petite Josette en Provence. La Petite Josette loves adventures and history and she is super excited for her trip to one of the most beautiful villages in Provence, France Click here to find Le Petite Josette on Amazon Click ere to learn more about our new event - Reading With Your Kids LIVE!

Parenting can be a thankless job. Sometimes we forget that being a toddler can be tough too. J K Coy is here to share her delightful picture book My Mom Is The Worst and help us look at life through a toddler's eyes. Click here to find J K Coy's amazon page Click here to bring Reading With Your Kids LIVE to your community

Dental Hygienist turned debut author Katie Melko knows a thing or three about good dental health. She also knows how a trip to the dentist can be scary for kids. Her new picture book Paw Elementary: Roxy's Adventure to the School Dentist helps kids feel more comfortable when they visit their dentist Click here to find Paw Elementary on Amazon Click here to learn more about Reading With Your Kids LIVE

Gail Shepherd is the author of the True History of Lyndie B Hawkins. Lyndie B. Hawkins loves history, research, and getting to the truth no matter what. But when it comes to her family, her knowledge is full of holes. Like, what happened to her father in the Vietnam War? Where does he disappear to for days? And why exactly did they have to move in with her grandparents? Click here to find the True History of Lyndie B Hawkins on Amazon Click here to learn more about Reading With Your Kids LIVE

We have a fabulous time speaking with author and special effects artist Pragya Tomar. Babu and Bina at the Ghost Party is a colorful, imaginative picture book that will take you back in time! A story that highlights Indian History with a magical adventure. It combines the spirit of The Polar Express by Chris Van, Matilda by Roald Dahl and family fun of Robert Munsch books. Click here to find Babu and Bina at the Ghost Party on Amazon Click here to learn more about our great new family event Reading With Your Kids LIVE!

Super conversation with two great authors. Gail Gritts returns to the show to tell us about Grandpa's Gift, her latest addition to her Reba & Katherine series. We also speak with Tabitha Bell about Agent 603. Click here to find Grandpas Gift on Amazon Click here to find Agent 603 on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's School Assembly Programs

What do you get when you have a curious sun bear, mysterious newcomers, an unexpected curse, and a mystical stone? A magical adventure like no other! John and Shearin Lee tell us about their wonderful new Kidlit Joy Sun Bear Click here to find Joy Sun Bear on Amazon Click here to find Jedlie's Picture Book The Great Maritini on Amazon

We have an absolutely wonderful time speaking with Cartoonist, Illustrator & Author Lincoln Peirce. Lincoln is the creator of the Big Nate comic strip. He tells us about his new graphic novel Max and the Midknights. We also talk about the value of reading comics and graphic novels and about the importance of comics to help reluctant readers. Click here to find Max & the Midknights on Amazon Click here to find Jedlie's The Great Maritini on Amazon

Great conversations with three amazing guests. Mother & daughter team, Nita Clark & Kathy Doherty, tell us about their fun kidlit "I Hate Numbers". We also welcome Stephanie Hohl back to the show. Stephanie has created a new addition to her innovative "A, B, C, See, Hear, DO" series. Click here to find I Hate Numbers on Amazon Click here to visit the A, B, C, See, Hear, Do Website Click here to learn more about Jedlie's School Assembly Programs

Our first conversation with the author of a Participa Story! Jen Oloo introduces us to the wonderfully fun Yahooty Who. Yahooty's story brings a smile to the face of everyone who reads it. Whether you are a child who is hearing the story for the first time, or a parent, grandparent or teacher reading it over and over again to your little ones, Yahooty takes us all to our happy place of imagination and childhood fantasy. Click here to find Yahootie Who on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's School Assembly Program

Great episode starring two insightful educators. Dr Dawn Menge starts our discussion by telling us about her fabulous Queen Vernita Series. We then speak with Clayton Smeltzer about His Story. Both also talk to us about the benefits of reading together with kids of all ages Click here to find Dr Dawn's Amazon page Click here to find Clayton Smeltzer's page on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's school assembly programs

Get ready to enter the World of Middle School Wrestling. Laura Shovan is on to celebrate her fantastic middle grade novel Takedown. Discover what happens when one girl wants to break barriers in a sport dominated by boys in this exciting and thoughtful novel. We also ask the question should girls be on the boys wrestling team? Click here to find Takedown on Amazon Click here to find Jedlie's picture book REAL Magic  

Danielle Dufayet wants to inspire kids to embrace their own strength. You Are Your Strong reassures kids that they can handle big emotions and highlights the benefit of developing inner strength and confidence in oneself. We also speak with Michael Shipman the author of The Blind Princess. Click here to find the Blind Princess on Facebook Click here to find You Are Your Strong on Amazon Click here to read Jedlie's award winning picture book The Great Maritini for free

Great STEM Tuesday episode of the RWYK Podcast with Laura Roettiger. Aliana loves observing everything in nature. When she notices how bright the light of the full moon shines into her room, she spends time learning about the moon and experimenting with light. As she prepares for her brother s birthday, she plans a wonderful surprise to be revealed with the next full moon. Click here to find Aliana on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's Exciting School Assembly Programs