Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Rishma Govani returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her powerful new #PictureBook The Stars That Shine For You. Rishma tells us that The Stars That Shine for You introduces the concept of death in a child-friendly way. It's a topic we need to get comfortable talking about-enhancing not only our own grief literacy, but also raising the next generation to be fluent in the language of love, loss, and hope. Many cultures around the world share stories, have end-of-life celebrations, and believe in the soul and afterlife. Traditions vary from country to country, faith to faith, but what remains universal among all of humanity is the stars above us. The light in the sky unites all our nations bonded together in grief and hope, on this earth and beyond. Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com 

Lauren Leary is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #ChildrensBook Harper Is Going On Vacation. Lauren tells us Harper is Going on Vacation is the first book in an anticipated series of twelve stories, catering to all audience levels with many benefits. Early readers are engaged in learning, parents are supplied with five comprehension questions to ask and teachers are building literary competence with additional curriculum alignment. Children, educators and parents will enjoy the stories and find them fun and helpful! This book was created to help support literary skills and assist children in becoming stronger readers while immersing themselves in a vibrantly engaging and richly illustrated story. Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com 

MJ Palma is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her debut #ChildrensBook Day Switch. MJ, who has a day job as a high school study hall monitor, tells us how she was inspired to write Day Switch and how she feels this classic switch-a-roo story can help you and your kids discover some truths about yourselves. She also reveals that her fourth period study hall students were her biggest supporters, despite not dedicating the book to them. Click here to visit MJ's website - https://www.mjpalmawriter.org/books  Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com 

GeorgeAnne Irvine is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Teaching Tornero, The True Story Of A Sloth Superstar and the other books in her amazing #ChildrensBook Series. GeorgeAnne is the Director of Publishing at the San Diego Zoo. She is also the author of many childrens books that inspire kids to fall in love with nature. GeorgeAnne tells us that when Tornero the two-toed sloth was born at the San Diego Zoo, his wildlife care team knew his life would be special. Tornero would grow up to be a wildlife ambassador, just like his mother, Xena.  Wildlife ambassadors have a special job: they help teach people about the species and inspire people to care about animals and nature. We have a super conversation about GeorgeAnne's books, how zoos have changed and are leading the way in the preservation of animals. Click here to visit the San Diego Zoo Website - https://sandiegozoowildlifealliance.org/  Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com 

Darshana Khiani is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #Childrens #PictureBook I Am An American. Darshana is an author, engineer, and advocate for South Asian children’s literature. She is infinitely curious about the world and enjoys sharing her findings with young readers. If she can make a child laugh even better. Her latest #ChildrensBook I Am An American is  a breathtaking, eye-opening look at the patchwork of cultures that make up the United States and the many ways we define what it means to be an American. Click here to visit Darshana's website - https://darshanakhiani.com/books/im-an-american/  Click here to visit our webiste - www.readingwithyourkids.com 

Maria Dismondy is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast because she is committed to helping the next generation of readers fall in love with reading. Maria Dismondy started out in the classroom years ago before writing ten #childrensbooks books. She loved getting powerful messages into the world through realistic fiction, so much so that she began Cardinal Rule Press in 2015. A million copies sold and counting, these books loved worldwide continue to share timeless messages with modern diversity. She shares some great ways we can help all kids gain access to books and learn to read. Click here to visit the Cardinal Rule Press website - https://cardinalrulepress.com/  Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com 

Brooke Young is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate the amazing work being done by the dedicated crew of volunteers at Hindi's Library. This amazing non profit organization is making a huge difference in the literacy lives of hundreds of thousands of kids around the World. Brooke is especially excited to tell us about their Females Of Fiction Award. This program recognizes outstanding female authors and illustrators of children’s books and strives to empower and support women who are building their literary portfolio and creating stories containing powerful messages of inspiration.  Winners receive a $100 Barnes & Noble gift card, various promotional opportunities on the organization’s social media networks and more! All books collected from Females of Fiction Award submissions are donated to our recipients after being reviewed for the Award, and all submission fees are utilized to continue the organization’s mission.  Click here to learn more about this exciting award program - https://www.

Jim and Brad Tonner are on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate their beautiful #Childrens #PictureBook The Journey, Life Lessons with Diane the Turtle. This is an absolutely delightful conversation with the owners of a New Hampshire Toy Store that is known as the Oasis Of Nice. The toy store is the home of the real life Diane the Turtle, and she has delighted visitors to the Lakes region of NH for years. Listen to discover more about the twins magical store and truely delightful books.  Click here to visit Jim and Brad's website - https://twindesignsgiftshop.com/  Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com 

Jade Adia is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #Novel There Goes The Neighborhood. Jade writes stories about gentrification and Black Teen joy. She tells Jordan Sahley that her new novel is a raised fist against the destructive forces of gentrification and a love letter to communities of color everywhere. The book tells a darkly hilarious story of three best friends willing to do whatever it takes to stay together. It is a story all too many communities are struggling against today. Click here to visit Jade's website - https://www.jadeadia.com/about-me  Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com 

AwardWinning author Kim Johnson is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #Novel Invisible Son. Kim tells us this is a  thriller about a wrongly accused teen desperate to recclaim both his innocence and his first love. Life can change in an instant. When you’re wrongfully accused of a crime. When a virus shuts everything down. When the girl you love moves on. Andre Jackson is determined to reclaim his identity. But returning from juvie doesn’t feel like coming home. His Portland, Oregon, neighborhood is rapidly gentrifying, and COVID-19 shuts down school before he can return. And Andre’s suspicions about his arrest for a crime he didn’t commit even taint his friendships. It’s as if his whole life has been erased. This is a powerful conversation you do not want to miss.                                          Click here to visit Kim's website - https://www.kcjohnsonwrites.com/  Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Our Dean of All Things #STEM & #STEAM, Jennifer Swanson returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #ChildrensBook Space Care. Have you ever wondered how astronauts stay healthy in space? What if an astronaut gets sick on the space station? Does snot run in space? This fascinating photo-illustrated look at space and medicine explores how scientists and physicians study astronauts in space, how they help keep them safe, and what we’ve learned about the human body through space exploration. Questions from real kids and answers form from astronauts, along with photos from NASA, combine for an out-of-this-world exploration of health. Click here to visit Jennifer's website - https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/spacecare-a-kids-guide-to-surviving-space/  Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com 

Mark David Oullen is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his #MiddleGrade #Fantasy #Novel The Oasis King. Mark tells us this novel introduces us to Dylan, Jack, and Tripp, three friends who are looking for adventure, but when they find an entryway into a magical land, plagued by the malevolent Stranger, the cost of their new, exciting journey might prove to be too much. The Oasis King is the first in a series of an action-adventure tales for younger readers who seek new lands, heart-racing challenges, and unexpected twists.  Click here to visit Mark's website - https://theoasisking.com/about-the-book/  Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com   

Kayla Starr King Scott is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her debut #Inspirational #ChildrensBook  Imagine Me: The ABC's of Inspirational Quotes for Black Girls. Kayla tells us that each word, sentence, vision, and dream all starts with the same foundation- A letter. She invites us to take a journey from A-Z and be inspired by just a few of the black women who have paved the way for the next generation to be anything that their dreams desire. Kayla says this book is a short guide for young ladies to use as an opening to all of life's possibilities.  Click here to visit Kayla's website - https://www.kaylastarr.org/imagineme  Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com 

Erin Stewart returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her latest #Novel The Words We Keep. Erin tells our co-host Jordan Sahley that this is a  beautifully realistic, relatable story about mental health and the healing powers of art. The book asks how do you keep everything together when you’re quietly falling apart? If you ever feel overwhelmed or struggle with anxiety and depression, or know someone who has, this novel is for you. Because talking about mental health is a conversation we all can share. Click here to visit Erin's website - https://erinstewartbooks.com/library/  Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com 

Carrie Tillotson is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #PictureBook B Is For Bananas. Carries tells Jedlie and Madison D'Aires that A is for Awake . . . but B is for Bedtime. When the narrator of this alphabet book tries to make it a bedtime book, Banana objects. Bedtime is BORING! And Banana is the star of this book, so it should really be called B Is for Bananas instead. It shouldn’t be about bedtime at all. This is a journey through all the letters of the alphabet about a banana who is NOT ready to go to bed. Click here to visit Carrie's website - https://carrietillotson.com/books/b-is-for-bananas/  Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com 

Dorena Williamson is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her beautiful new #PictureBook I Know Who I Am. Dorena tells us that this is an uplifting picture book that reminds children all over the world of God’s love for them—affirming their standing in His kingdom and reinforcing their God-given identity.She invites yo to join children from Haiti, India, Korea, Rwanda, Spain, New Zealand, and many more countries as they each declare God’s truth about their identities. Each page is a joyful exploration of how God has uniquely made every child to reveal His glory, but also serves as a beautiful reminder for kids about who they are—and, most important, whom they belong to. Click here to visit Dorena's website - https://dorenawilliamson.com/books/i-know-who-i-am/  Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com 

Jacob Eckeberger is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his new #ChildrensBook Bad Dad Moves. Jacob tells us Dads have a way of doing things that are both endearing and embarrassing to their children. His book captures a bit of that magical combination between a child and her Dad every time he dances. His moves come out wherever there's music-around the house, in an elevator, the grocery store, and especially when there's an audience of other children and parents. But there's one way to fight those bad Dad moves, and it'll end with you both giggling as you make up your own dance moves together. Click here to visit Jacob's website - https://www.baddadmoves.net/  Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com 

Helena Ku Rhee returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #PictureBook Sora's Seashells. Helena tells us this is book tells an uplifting intergenerational story of kindness and confidence, loss and remembrance, with resonance for any child who feels other-than. “Sora means ‘seashell’ in Korean,” her mother said. “Halmoni always said finding a perfect shell is like receiving a wonderful gift. That’s why she suggested we name you Sora.” Every summer, when Sora’s Halmoni, or grandmother, visits from South Korea, the two of them take the bus to the beach to search for seashells. While Sora likes to take all of them back with her, Halmoni always leaves the prettiest shell for someone else to find and treasure. As summer turns to fall, Halmoni returns home and Sora starts kindergarten, where some of the kids tease her about her “weird” name. One day, Sora’s parents receive a sad call about her grandmother, and Sora feels more lost than ever about who she is and how she fits in. But when her p

Illustrator Bonnie Lui is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her latest #ChildrensBook My Little Thief. Bonnie tells Jordan Sahley that My Little Thief, written by Augusten Burroughs is an unforgettable story of friendship between a curious girl with a rich imagination and a winged thief with a very big heart.  Chloe loves many things—bugs, the dark, and especially broken or forgotten objects. But she doesn’t seem to care for birds. When a mischievous crow appears in her backyard, Chloe steps out of her comfort zone and offers the curious creature a bite of her lunch. In return, Crow brings Chloe a beautiful button.  Inspired by a true account of an unexpected friendship between a young girl and a crow, this thoughtful story explores misunderstandings and the value of everyday treasures. Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com 

Chaya Bluma Gadenyan is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her beautiful #ChildrensBook Getting Ready For Shabbat, Let's Make Soup. Chaya tells us that in the story we see a grandmother and grandson preparing soup for the Shabbat meal. Clear explanations of the observance of Shabbat are included. She also shares the recipe for my favorite Shabbat soup combining traditional Ashkenazi flavors with the richness of Persian Ghormeh Sabzi. Joining us for the conversation is cohost Madison D'Aires  Click here to visit Chaya's website - https://chayablumagadenyan.com/  Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com