Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Author, playwright & screen writer Meagan Meehan is on the RWYK Podcast to celebrate her beautiful & fun new book Abela's Adventures. She also tells us about her new online Children's Book Writing class. Click here to support the podcast and purchase Abela's Adventure on amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's exciting educational magic shows

Do you know a tween or teen struggling with anxiety? Linda Phelps joins us to celebrate her book Johnny Pocket Band - Battle of the Bands. This books follows Johnny, a tween who also struggles to overcome his anxiety in order to have fun and win the battle of the bands. Click here to find Linda's book on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's Live Shows

Maria Ashworth wants you to inspire your kids to "be the one!" Be the one who spreads peace, be the one who spreads love, be the one who makes a difference in someone's life. Click here to find Maria's Amazon page Click here to find Jedlie's Amazon page

We have a wonderful time chatting with Marla Stahl. Marla is the author of The Adventures of Grandma Charlotte. This delightful #kidlit celebrates curiosity, adventure and the friendship of two very different women. Click here to find The Adventures of Grandma Charlotte on Amazon Click here to learn about Jedlie's School assembly program We Choose Respect

What better way to celebrate the 4th of July than with ice cream and a great example of our democracy in action. Suzanne Jacobs Lipshaw celebrates her picture book I Campaigned For Ice Cream, which is based on her then tween son's campaign to revoke a law banning ice cream trucks. Click here to find I Campaigned for Ice Cream on Amazon Click here to find great kidlit and kid music from Jedlie

Jay Huffman wants to turn you into a story telling superstar! Jay and his team are the creators of the Storied App, a super new resource for families. This app features fantastic, five minute stories that you can share with your kids at bedtime. It is a great way to connect with your kids while talking to them about issues that can be difficult to talk about. Click here to visit the TryStoried.com web site Click here to visit Jedlie's amazon page  

Jill Weisfeld is on the RWYK Podcast to celebrate her wonderful picture book Riley the Retriever Wants A New Job. This beautiful book introduces kids to the many ways that dogs help humans, and how we can help others. Click here to find Jill's Amazon page Click here to learn about Jedlie's School assembly programs

Author George Neeb returns to the RWYK Podcast to celebrate his empowering #Kidlit "Flabby Abby Beach Ball, A Story About Being Yourself". George introduces us to lovable Abby as she learns to deal with bullying, body shaming, self-esteem and making healthy friendships. Click here to find George Neeb's amazon page Click here to learn more about Jedlie's School assembly programs

Do you know that there are more than 5000 types of potatoes in Peru? We learn that and more from Ashley Maria Mireles, author of Proud To be Latino. This board book teaches children how different Latino countries use similar ingredients to create unique regional dishes.The dishes and their descriptions are given in both English and Spanish, taking the reader beyond a basic language primer and dives deep into the heart of Latino culture . . . which is the food, of course! Click here to order up your delicious copy of Proud To Be Latino Click here to learn more about Jedlie's acclaimed school assembly program

M Shawn Petersen is on the RWYK Podcast to celebrate his thrilling middle grade fantasy novel Stella and the Timekeepers. We have a fun time talking about fantasy, writing for middle grade readers and creating strong female characters. Click here to get your copy of Stella on Amazon Click here to learn how Jedlie can help you build a bully free school

Lori Orlinsky's daughter didn't like being small. She never got picked for sports, and her feet hurt from standing on tip toes all day long. That is what inspired Lori to write a picture book that inspires kids to love themselves no matter how tall they are. Click here to find Being Small... on Amazon Click here to bring Jedlie's educational magic show to your kids' school

This is a hilariously powerful episode of the RWYK Podcast. Steven Joseph talks about his delightful picture book The Last Surviving Dinosaur, The TyrantoCrankaTsuris, Jewish culture and growing up with survivors of the Holocaust. Click here to find your own TyrantoCrakaTsuris on Amazon Click here to learn about Jedlie's We Choose Respect Educational Magic Show

We have so much fun speaking with Alison Paul Klakowicz. We speak about her fantastic picture book, imagination and the sacrifices made by military families. Click here to find Alison's book on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's Acclaimed School Assembly Program

We have so much fun speaking with illustrator extraordinaire John Parra. John has a unique illustration style that is just wonderful. He especially loves to celebrate Latino culture with his illustrations. Click here to find John's books on Amazon Click here to learn how to bring Jedlie's nationally acclaimed school assembly program to your community

Author and wildlife biologist Rachel Mazur is on the RWYK Podcast to celebrate her wonderful middle grade series The Nature Club. This 5 book series tells stories of kids, & wildlife, overcoming challenges. This series offers families a great reason to get into nature and explore all of the beauty & wonder that surrounds us. Click here to find The Nature Club on Amazon Click here to learn about Jedlie's Magic Circus

Former teacher Dr Connie Tate decided to follow her bliss and write stories of pets, mischief, and everyday experiences of young children who brighten the days of adults. She tells us how her first book Roll On was inspired by her granddaughter Wren and a rather large spaghetti squash. Click here to find Dr Connie's books on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's We Choose Respect School Assembly Program

It is time for another STEM Tuesday edition of the Reading With Your Kids Podcast. Jennifer Swanson, our Dean of all things STEM and STEAM returns to celebrate the role women have played in the STEM fields throughout History. Click here to visit the STEM Tuesday Page Click here to learn all about Jedlie's educational magic shows

To celebrate Father's Day we welcome back one of our favorite fathers, Dr John DeGarmo. John and our friends at Familius have teamed up to publish The Little Book of Foster Care Wisdom. As we celebrate this new release John reminds us of the many ways we can help kids in the foster care system. Click here to find Dr John's book on Familius Click here to learn how you can bring Jedlie's nationally acclaimed school assembly to your community

Don't miss this episode of the RWYK Podcast. Our guest is Dr Raun Melmed. Dr Raun is a developmental and behavioral pediatrician, is director of the Melmed Center in Scottsdale, Arizona, and co-founder and medical director of the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center. His 4 ST Mindfulness series is a great resource for kids and families Click here to find Dr Raun's Amazon page Click here to learn more about Jedlie's School Assembly programs

SAY IT, FEEL IT, BELIEVE IT, BECOME IT - Experience the magic of WORDS! Author & educator Becky Cummings is on the podcast to remind us how powerful our words can be, especially the words we tell ourselves. We also ask Becky if she had a magic wand what she would do to improve our schools Click here to find My Magical Words on Amazon Click here to find Jedlie's Books & Music on Amazon