Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Author / Illustrator Jing Graber is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her debut #ChildrensBook Can You Sea Me? Jing is a high school student based in Austin, Texas. Since childhood she has always loved exploring the ocean and her connections to it, especially the creatures teeming within its waves. She is excited to share her love of the Ocean with kids and families everywhere. Click here to visit Jing's website - https://www.jinggraber.com/about  Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com 

Cliff Lewis is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his debut #MiddleGrade #Novel We The Future. Cliff tells us this novel is a hilarious, heart-warming time heist that makes an inspiring playbook for budding activists. In We the Future, an anxious, asthmatic boy gets recruited by a girl from the future to launch a climate strike big enough to rewrite history. Click here to visit Cliff's website - https://www.heyclifflewis.com/  Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com 

Bienvenidos a Reading with your Kids Podcast en Español. Hoy tenemos el gusto de contar con la presencia virtual de Horacio Cavallo desde Uruguay y su maravillosa creación "El señor Waldemar." Horacio comento como su pasión por la lectura desde la niñez ha sido un factor que ha influenciado su carrera actual como autor. También, su hijo Genaro, fue una de sus fuentes de inspiracion para crear el libro "El señor Waldemar." Los invitamos a disfrutar y aprender de la gran conversacion que compartimos con Horacio y su interesante manera de entender, explicar y querer la escritura y su extenso proceso.  Click here to visit Horacio's website - https://horaciocavallo.blogspot.com/?fbclid=PAAabrqgcA6DAnYmVpiJi-g1_3X57gaCIYSZYmlVMNcPyhsGDFTZLG0UDZsFU&m=1 Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com 

Sisters Karen and Kathy Honaker are on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate their debut #ChildrensBook Traveling Tootsie. The sisters ask us if we have you ever wished we could go away on our parent’s business trip or hide in their suitcase to explore a new city all on our own?  Well, Katie and Steven sure have! They wonder why they always have to stay home when Mommy or Daddy travel for work. Once their favorite yellow teddy, Tootsie, comes up with the idea to stow himself away for Daddy’s trip to Washington, DC, Katie and Steven realize that they’ll be able to travel along, too―but just not in the way they first imagine! Traveling Tootsie is an adorable children’s book which perfectly captures the authors’ passion for―and love of―travel. Come along on an exciting adventure with Katie and Steven’s beloved teddy bear in the Nation's Capital! Click here to visit Karen and Kathy's website - https://travelingtootsie.com/  Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com 

Kelly Yang is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #MiddleGrade #Novel Finally Seen. Kelly immigrated to America when she was 6 years old and grew up in Southern California, where she and her parents worked in three different motels. She overcame poverty to go to college at the age of 13 and law school at the age of 17. She is a graduate of UC Berkeley, where she majored in Political Science, and Harvard Law School. After law school, she gave up law to pursue her passion of writing and teaching children writing. She is the founder of The Kelly Yang Project (kellyyang.edu.hk), a leading writing and debating program for kids in Asia. As a writing teacher for 13 years, Kelly helped thousands of children find their voice and become better writers and more powerful speakers. In this  episode of the podcast she speaks with Jordan Sahley about her beloved series. Click here to visit Kelly's website - https://www.kellyyang.com/finallyseenstories/  Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyour

Carol Doeringer is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #CertifiedGreatRead If You Wake A Skunk. Carol tells us this story  is told from the point of view of a pair of campers. The tension increases as the campers intrude and take that risk, ignoring the skunk’s warnings. Skunks, however, have a reputation for sending false warnings.. A perfect picture book for anyone who wants to learn more about Skunks! Skunks are shown in their natural setting, and you can learn a lot of fascinating things and view some lovely images. Click here to visit Carol's website - https://www.caroldoeringer.com/  Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com   

Bienvenudos a el #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast En Espanol! Bienvenidos a Reading with your Kids Podcast en Español. Hoy tenemos como invitada a Virginia Mórtola y su maravillosa creación "Ema y las abejas". Durante nuestra conversación, Virginia nos habló sobre de dónde surge su inspiración, motivación y creatividad al momento de crear sus libros. El carisma y la calidez que tiene Virginia la convierten en una gran escritora y fue un placer compartir esta conversación con ella. Un consejo que Virginia nos dio para aquellos que quieren empezar a escribir es: "Escribe para alguien que te quiere mucho". Esperamos que disfruten este nuevo episodio. "Yo le doy mucho valor a las cosas que quiero contar, no porque sean maravillosas, sino porque son importantes para mí". Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com 

Thomas Ray Garcia returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast ti celebrate The River Runs, his new collection of #ShortStories. Thomas tells us The River Runs, won the Américo Paredes Literary Arts Prize for fiction, sponsored by FlowerSong Press, McAllen, Texas, and sister press Prickly Pear Publishing, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Garcia's compelling stories present life along the Texas-Mexican border, as seen through the eyes of many exciting and complex characters. Garcia's The River Runs is an excellent collection of stories that include voices of youth and older generations with all their angsts and joys of living in a betwixt and between, a place that is neither here nor there, such as the U.S.-Mexico border region. Click here to visit Thomas Ray's website - https://www.thomasraygarcia.com/  Click here to visit our webssite - www.readingwithyourkids.com 

T I Frazier is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his debut #Childrens #PictureBook Lauren The Cow. After nearly ten years in the military, T.I. Frazier settled in the countryside of Michigan with his wife, son, dog, and cat. Tim writes inspirational books and children's stories. He aspires to teach, motivate, and serve others, empowering them to strive past the unknown and to explore their passions. Click here to visit T I's website - https://tifrazier.com/about/  Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com 

Veronica Mang is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her Secret Spy Society early #ChapterBook series. Veronica has created a playful pastiche full of masters of disguise, martial artists, codebreakers, and double agents in tthis illustrated chapter book series. The first book in the series, Secret Spy Society: The Case of the Missing Cheetah introduces young readers to three delightfully mischievous girls and some of the most enigmatic and unforgettable women in history. Click here to visit Veronica's website - https://www.veronicamang.com/case-of-the-missing-cheetah  Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com 

Gabriela Burin is a wonderful writer who is passionate about her work. She is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast en Espanol to speak with Stefani Davila about her two recent books, "Cenicienta a la pimienta" and "La gran bola." Their conversation covered everything from the unique and interesting details of Gabriela's "Cenicienta" to how, as women, we can also be artists, writers, mothers, daughters, and more. Overall, we invite you to take some time to listen to our first episode of the "Reading With Your Kids" podcast en Español. We hope you enjoy it! Gabriela Burin es una maravillosa escritora apasionada por su trabajo. Disfruté conversar con Gabriela sobre sus dos recientes libros, "Cenicienta a la pimienta" y "La gran bola". Nuestra conversación cubrió todo, desde los detalles únicos e interesantes de "Cenicienta" hasta como  mujeres, también podemos ser artistas, escritoras, madres, hijas y más. En general, lo invitamos a tomarse un tiempo para escuchar nuestro primer episodio del podcast "Reading Wit

Nina Varela is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate the release of her new book “Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom”. Nina tells Jordan Sahley that t his book follows Juniper Harvey as she navigates her way through a new magical world and also navigates her way through her queer identity. In today’s episode, Nina talks about the importance of queer representation in middle grade books, the trials and tribulations of being a middle schooler, and her experience in fan fiction! Click here to visit Nina’s website - https://www.ninavarela.com/  Click here to visit our website – www.readingwithyourkids.com 

Lori Orlinsky returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast ti cekebrate her new #Childrens #PictureBook The Adventures of Lefty and Righty: The Windy City. Lori asks us if we ever wonder what happens to socks that get lost in the dryer? She invites us to join Lefty and Righty for the adventure of a lifetime as they sneak out of the laundry room with a destination in mind: a White Sox game! But with so much to do in The Windy City, will they make it to the game in time? Through their fun-filled day, they’ll discover the sights, sounds—and even the tastes–of Chicago, all while encountering a few surprises along the way! Click here to visit Lori's website - https://www.loriorlinskyauthor.com/lefty-and-righty  Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com 

Author / photographer Sally Fetough is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Day and her wonderful #ChildrensBook Jana's Brightly Coloured Socks. Sally tells us the book is inspired by her daughter who loves  to put her socks on all by herself and also happens to have Down syndrome. In Sally's book Jana  celebrates by collecting loads of brightly coloured socks as a gift from mum and dad. But what happens when Jana shows her favourite pair to everyone at school? This beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates diversity and inclusion and is sure to tickle your heart with joy as you join Jana on a full-filled adventure, learning about friendship and kindness. Click here to visit Sally's website - https://www.sallyfetouh.com/books  Click here to watch MELTDOWN! The Walls That Separate! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLwb5lW4YXY&t=236s  Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com 

Malia Maunakea is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #debut #MiddleGrade #Novel Lei and the Fire Goddess. Malia tells us this story takes place in the wonderful islands of Hawaii and introduces us to Lei, a 12 year old who is sure that the curses she hears about in her grandmother's retelling of Hawaiian folktales. Click here to visit Malia's website - https://www.maliamaunakea.com/  Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com 

David Haynes is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate the re-release of his #YA #Novel Right By My Side. David tells Jedlie and co-host Cassandra Maisonet he is honored that this book has been named a Penquin Classic. In the novel we meet a different kind of Holden Caulfield in fifteen-year-old Marshall Field Finney, an ordinary, sullen teenager who discovers storytelling as a way to ease his adolescent anger and family tensions. Living with his parents in “Washington Park,” a housing development outside St. Louis, Missouri in the 1980s, his high-strung mother walks out on him and his father, a flawed yet strong man who manages the local landfill. Marshall’s two best friends, one Black and one white, are his only allies, as they navigate school and family life together. Click here to visit David's website - https://hayneswrites.com/  Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com 

Brianna Clement is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #PictureBook A Dream Can Be Achieved, Luxton, A Swimming Champion. Brianna tells us that this book reminds us that swimming can be a fun, safe and aspirational activity for babies and kids. Luxton began as an infant, learning to swim safely with Mom, Dad and friends at his swim school. His dream is to one day become such a great swimmer, he will compete in the Olympics. It's never too early to set goals and reach for your dreams! Click here to visit Brianna's website - https://www.adreamcanbeachieved.com/product-page/a-dream-can-be-achieved-children-s-hardcover-book  Click here to visit ur websiste - www.readingwithyourkids.com 

Author Dorina Lazo Gilmore Young is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her latest #ChildrensBook Chasing God's Glory. Dorina tells us this is a unique and delightful children’s book about how God’s glory can be found all around us every day. When Zayla asks her mom to describe God’s glory, Mama knows it’s time for an adventure! Together, Mama and Zayla discover how sunrises and dancing, daffodils and green peppers, kind words and loving hugs—and more!—are all reminders of God’s glory. Click here to visit Dorina's website - https://dorinagilmore.com/about-dorina/  Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com   

New York Times bestselling creator Peter H. Reynolds and talented debut author Marc Colagiovanni are on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate an inspirational story about optimism, overcoming adversity, and forging your own path. "One day for no particular reason, nothing was going right. Absolutely positively, nothing was going right. So, I decided to go left..." This author & illustrator team join Jordan Sahley for a wonderful chat about their book that will inspire, affirm, and reassure readers at key milestone moments in every young reader's life.  Click here to visit our website – www.readingwithyourkids.com 

  Marie Weller and Paula Vertikoff are on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate their debut #Childrens #PictureBook Cranium Critters. Our guests tell us that in Cranium Critters: Paws at the Pause Place, children will meet Scout and Einstein, two lovable characters who represent different parts of the brain. Scout is the brain's safety pup, who is always on the lookout for potential danger and sends out alerts to the rest of the brain when she detects a threat. Einstein is the brain's head thinker and problem solver, responsible for thinking and decision-making. Through the adventures of Scout and Einstein, children will learn about the importance of the amygdala and prefrontal cortex in keeping us safe and helping us think and make decisions. They will also learn about the brain's fight, flight, and freeze response and how to manage their own "safety pups" when they misinterpret new information and become anxious. The book includes helpful suggestions for calming techniques, making it a valuable res