Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Enrique Moras is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Syncretic Press, the independent publishing company of Spanish Language #ChildrensBooks. Enrique tells Jedlie and our cohost Stefani Davila that his company partners with great authors and illustrators from all around the world, with special emphasis on works created by authors from Spanish speaking countries. Their mission is to publish works that celebrate creativity, diversity and curiosity about others and the world. They work with teachers, children literature experts and artists to bring exciting books to the US. In addition to telling us about his publishing house Enrique shares his thoughts as to how books written in Latin America differ from books written specifically for a US audience.  Click here to visit Enrique's website - https://syncreticpress.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Author / educator Lauren Piland is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #ChildrensBook Blooming Rose Blasts Off. Lauren tells us this is the first in a Blooming Rose series. In this first book we meet Rose who  is faced with a challenging rocket launcher assignment that she just doesn’t feel good enough or smart enough to tackle. But with some encouragement and perseverance, does she choose to give up, or reach for the stars?! In addition to the book Lauren has created a Beyond the Text Bundle of academic activities for this book that has an out of this world space theme, along with a build-your-own rocket project that is ready for blast off! Click here to visit Lauren's website - https://www.bloomingrosekids.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.ReadingWithYourKids.com  

Lydia Lukidis returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #ChildrensBook Deep, Deep, Down, The Underwater Poetry Of The Mariana Trench. Lydia tells us that deep, deep down, at the very bottom of the ocean, lies a secret world. Through lyrical narration, this spare-text STEM picture book takes readers on a journey to a place very few humans have ever been--the Mariana Trench. The imagined voyage debunks scary myths about this mysterious place with surprising and beautiful truths about life at Earth's deepest point. Deep, Deep Down shows a vibrant world far below, and teaches readers how interconnected our lives are to every place on the planet. Click here to visit Lydia's website - http://www.lydialukidis.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com  

We have two fantastic authors on this episode of the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast. Sara Chinakwe is on to celebrate her debut #PictureBook You Come From Greatness. In this book a young boy learns that he is walking in the footsteps of greatness through a vibrant, lyrical retelling of Black history—both a love letter to Black children and an anthem empowering them to know their God-given worth. Throughout the story, the boy discovers the rich heritage of those that have gone before him and learns how he embodies that same greatness. He, too, has the power to change the world by embracing exactly who God made him to be. Liliana Tommasini joins us to celebrate Octavia Can Do It! Liliana tells us that Octavia is a spunky little girl who loves to bake cookies with her Mama. Mixing flour, butter and eggs is one of her favorite things to do. Today, Octavia wants to do things differently. When Mama steps out of the kitchen, Octavia takes over with an “I can do it” attitude. But as flour and cocoa cover the walls, ca

Cheryl Johnson is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to share some of the wisdom she believes all authors must have if they are to be succesful in the business of books. Cheryl is an award winning author and entreprenuer. She believes that all authors must understand that once they publsih their book, especially if they are independent or self published authors, they are the CEO of a small business. In this interview she offers practical advice that all authors can follow. Click here to visit Cheryl's website - https://cheryljohnsonauthor.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Dr Rehka Rajan is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #POdcast to celebrate her powerful #Nonfiction title The Read Aloud Factor. Dr Rehka tells us that  this researched based book is a modern-day handbook on the importance of reading aloud with children. This includes the latest brain research on how reading aloud changes the shape of the brain, strategies for building a daily reading habit, music and art ideas for connecting with reading aloud and how to effectively use technology when reading. This book shares tips and techniques for supporting reading as a daily habit at home and how reading helps to build bonds between caregivers, siblings and babies from birth. Click here to visit Dr Rehka's website - https://rekhasrajan.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

We are taking a look back at three of our favorite moments on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast from 2022. Jason Broughton, director of the National Library Service, tells us about the important mission of the library to serve folks who are blind or print disabled. This is a great resource for families with kids who are blind or who struggle with learning challenges like dyslexia. We also look back at our time with Ben Feller, former chief White House correspondent . He talks to us about helping our kids become more medis literate and how cool it is to fly on Airforce One. To close out the episode, and the year, we listen back to our chat with Hollywood superstar Jazmyn Simon who reminds us that we are all perfectly created and loved. Click here to visit the National library Service website - https://www.loc.gov/nls/ Click here to visit Ben's website - https://www.bigproblemslittleproblems.com/ Click here to visit Jazmyn's website - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/675731/most-perfect-you-by-jazmyn-s

Asher Cloran is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Life Rocks, a unique interactive llearning experience for kids and their families. Asher tells us his most powerful experiences as a child all involved Nature. Experiencing the contrast between a public education devoid of Nature connection, and then a Steiner education rich in Nature connection – left him with strong impressions of what is most important for learning and life. “Being introduced to nature connection practices awakened his love and passion for it. He came to the realisation that Nature contains many of the remedies that we are looking for”. On this quest, he has studied holistic health, human development, kinesiology, education and natural sciences. The more he have learned, the more he discovered the challenges and damages of modern life on our up and coming generations – and became passionate about helping our culture to overcome them. Click here to visit Asher's website - https://liferocks.school/about/ Click here to visit ou

Brian Sullivan is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his #PictureBook Lilah Loves Life. Brian is a retired legal writer and editor. As a father of three, he always wanted to write stories that children would enjoy, but life continually got in the way. It was only when he became a grandfather that he found the time to write a children’s book inspired by his first grandchild, Beau. He plans to continue writing stories that will encourage kids to explore and learn about the world around them. His latest book, Lilah Loves Life, was recently named a Reading With Your Kids Certified Great Read. Click here to visit brian's website - https://booksbybrian.net/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Emma Pearl is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #PictureBook Mending The Moon. Emma tells us in this story one fateful night, the moon shines so big and so bright that it is too heavy to hold itself up in the sky. When it tumbles down and breaks into many glimmering pieces, Luna and Poppa must mend it, but they'll need the help of all the animals that live on the mountain. Together, can they find all the shards, stick them together, and get the moon safely back into the sky? Emma also tells us what it was like growing up with her Uncle, the legendary #ChildrensAuthor Roald Dahl, and how he dedicated his book The Twits to her. Click here to visit Emma's website - https://www.emmapearlauthor.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Kim T S is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her #ChildrensBook Feeling All My Feelings. Kim tells us that in addition to  writing children’s books and running a business, most of her energy goes towards raising a sweet, silly, and strong-willed little boy named Kyle. Kim says Kyle helps her write all of her books. When her dad passed away in late 2019, it put a lot of things into perspective for her. She left her corporate job to focus on Kyle, who was struggling a lot with big feelings (especially anger). She also found the courage to seize the day and write her first book. She wanted Kyle to understand that, while all feelings are okay, we can’t let them take over us. “Feeling All My Feelings Book” helps Kyle calm down when he’s upset, and has led them to discuss difficult feelings together. Kim and Kyle hope their books can help you, too. Click here to visit Kim's website - https://www.kimtsbooks.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

We are taking a look back at an original short story created for the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast by our friends at CatholicTeenBooks.com . This is a fun and funny story that is sure to bring a smile to your face, and may even make your tummy a little hungry. Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com Click here to visit www.CatholicTeenBooks.com

Four members of CatholicTeenBooks.com, Antony Kolenc, Caroline Astfalk, Leslea Wahl and Corinna Turner return to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to share an original story they created just for the podcast. The story they created is a fun and modern look at Dicken's A Christmas Carol. Sit back and relax as you experience St Nicholas Eve Carol. Click here to visit www.CatholicTeenBooks.com Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

The #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast is celebrating Christmas Eve 2022 with a look back at 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. Get ready to be majorly spooked by S A Larsen, Kim Ventrella, Samantha M Clark, David Neilson, Victoria Piontek, Jonathan Rosen, Angie Smibert, Kat Shepherd and Sarah Cannon! Click here to visit SpookyMiddleGrade.com - www.spookeymiddlegrade.com Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com  

Caldecott Honor winner David Ezra Stein is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his new #GraphicNovel Beaky Barnes, Egg On The Loose. David tells us his debut Graphic Novel takes readers on a slapstick journey that is equal parts goofy and genius. We meet Beaky Barnes, a no-nonsense chicken who's determined to save her desirable egg. But with a hungry inspector, a desperate chef, and an entrepreneurial woman on her tail, Beaky has to use every tool in her chicken coop to make her grand escape. We are also joined by Rachael Tarfman Perez who celebrates her #PictureBook Food Is Fun Click here to visit David's website - https://davidezrastein.com/Beaky-Barnes-Egg-on-the-Loose Click here to visit Rachael's website - https://rachaeltarfmanperez.com/my-books/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Melissa Stewart returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her latest non-fiction #ChildrensBook Mega-Predators of the Past. Melissa  has written more than 200 science books for children, including Sibert Medal Honoree Summertime Sleepers: Animals that Estivate.  Melissa believes that nothing brings nonfiction writing to life like firsthand research. While gathering information for her books, she has explored tropical rain forests in Costa Rica, gone on safari in East Africa, and swum with sea lions in the Galapagos Islands.  When Melissa isn’t writing or exploring the natural world, she spends time speaking at schools, libraries, and conferences for educators. She can't imagine any job she'd rather have. Click here to visit Melissa's website - https://www.melissa-stewart.com/about/about_melissa.html Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Captain Bill Pinkney is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his inspiring book Sailing Commitment. Captain Bill is one of less than 100 people, and the first Black man, who have circumnavigated the World in a sailboat. And he did the hard way, traveling around the treacherous Cape Horn. Captain Bill tells us of his adventure, what inspired it, how he found the courage, and funding, to undertake such a journey. He also tells us of spending 65 days sailing in the Pacific from South America to South Africa, seeing nothing but ocean, sky and an occasional bird. He explains that it was reading that helped him survive that incredibly lonely stretch. Click here to visit Captain Bill’s website – http://captainbillpinkney.com/ Click here to visit our website – www.readingwithyourkids.com

Rajani LaRocca returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to share some wisdom that has helped her become such a successful and celebrated #ChildrensBook #author. Rajani is the author of many multi award winning books, including the Newbury Honor winning Read, White and Whole. Rajani’s books, while not autobiographical, are all inspired by events and people in her own life. In this powerful and moving interview Rajani tells us her writing usually “starts with an emotion.” If you are an author looking to improve your writing you do not want to miss this episode of the podcast. Click here to visit Rajani’s website – http://www.rajanilarocca.com/ Click here to visit our website – www.readingwithyourkids.com

Brittney Traudt is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her Adventures of Shelly and Coco #PictureBook series. Brittney tells us she has always felt herself to be a writer. Whether she was writing notes in school, apology notes to her mom for talking back, releasing emotions through poems, or blogging about her travels, it has followed her throughout her life. She always found writing to be the best freedom of expression. Her Adventures Of Shelly and Coco series take families on adventures to many of the places Brittney has enjoyed visiting, including Washington, DC and Massachusetts. Click here to visit Brittney’s website – https://traudtstwocents.com/ Click here to visit our website – www.readingwithyourkids.com

Rebecca Garner is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #YA title Why Won't My Boobs Grow... and Other Annoyances. Rebecca tells us she likes to write about the awkward and real moments of being a teenager. Her new title is a contemporary young adult novel that explores friendship, first love, and self-confidence. She believes you will love this book if you are wondering who you are or if you’re a grown-up who loves the nostalgia of a coming-of-age story. Rebecca, a former #MiddleSchool teacher, also shares some of her thoughts about the state of our education system and how it can better serve kids. Click here to visit Rebecca’s website – https://www.rebeccagarnerauthor.com Click here to visit our website – www.readingwithyourkids.com