Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Fascinating conversation with author & illustrator Yevgenia Nayberg. Her beautiful new picture book "Anya's Secret Society" gives us a peak into life in Russia and into the mind of a little girl who feels like she does not fit in. Click here to find Yevgenia's Amazon Page Click here to find out more about Jedlie's nationally acclaimed school assembly programs

Today we speak with the authors of two Reading With Your Kids Certified Great Reads! Nayera Salam is on to celebrate her touching new Kidlit Friends of a Different Kind. And we also welcome Peggy Race, author of Deputy Paws and the Puppy Mill Clause. Click here to find Nayera Salam's Friends of a Different Kind Click here to find Peggy Race's Deputy Paws & the Puppy Mill Cause Click here to learn more about the RWYK Certified Great Read Program  

Our guest today is Chris Bergstrom, Director of Youth and Fan Engagement for the World Champion Boston Red Sox. We have a real fun chat with Chris about all of the wonderful family activities the Red Sox offer at Fenway Park and throughout New England Click here to visit the Boston Red Sox KidNation Click here to learn more about Jedlie's school assembly programs

We are celebrating the Buddha's Birthday with a wonderful conversation with Andrea Miller. Her new kidlit The Day The Buddha Woke Up is a board book that will captivate children of all ages. It’s the perfect way to introduce young children to the story of the Buddha—the clear, gracefully written story puts the Buddha's awakening into language children can understand. Click here to find The Day The Buddha Woke Up on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's School Assembly Programs

We are kicking Mother's Day weekend off with the perfect book for every family. Shannon Forster created her new Kidlit "Loves Grows and Grows" specifically for millions of kids who are now living in extended and blended families. She wants to help kids, and parents know that there is no limit to how much we can love. Click here to find Love Grows & Grows on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's anti bullying school assembly program

Brad Berger is back on the RWYK Podcast to introduce us to his brand new "Big Book Of Games. Brad is a master at creating totally interactive social games for families & adult friends. These games are not only fun they are designed to help players grow closer together. Click here to find the Big Book of Games on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's School Assemblies

Do not miss this fabulous conversation with actress, poet & author Shaina Simmons. She tells us about her wonderful debut kidlit The Cat and The Lion. In the process we learn a whole lot about her native New Orleans and about some of her other creative projects. Click here to find The Cat and The Lion on Amazon Click here to learn how to bring Jedlie's School assembly to your community

Author Paolo Mazzucato is on the #RWYK Podcast to tell us about his fun new Kidlit No One Mocks A Panda. A journey through the animal kingdom that shows no matter how different we may be, it takes all kinds, shapes, colors and sizes to make the world a special, wondrous place. Click here to find Paolo's Books on Amazon Click here to find out how to bring Jedlie to your community

Helina Bailey is on the podcast to celebrate her wonderful new kidlit Black Princess. Helina is on a mission to encourage self love and build self esteem, while introducing diversity to children of different backgrounds. Click here to find Black Princess on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's nationally acclaimed school assembly program

Sabrina Fedel is on the podcast to tell us about Leaving Kent State> This is an award winning novel that is a searing look at what happened on May 4, 1970, on the campus of Kent State University as it became the final turning point in Americans' tolerance for the Vietnam War Click here to find Leaving Kent State on Amazon Click here to discover how you can host Jedlie's nationally acclaimed educational school assembly

Heartwarming conversation with author Julie Rubini. She is on the podcast to tell us about "Eye to Eye" her new biography about legendary sports Journalist Christine Brennan. She also talks to us about Claire's Day, a series of book festivals her family began to honor her late daughter. Click here to find Julie's Amazon Page Click here to learn about Jedlie's Live Educational Magic Shows

Have you ever been the new kid in class? Try being the new kid in a country? Nury Castillo Crawford's new #kidlit helps all kids understand the difficulties of learning a new language and new culture while trying to make new friends. Click here to find Nury's book on Amazon Click here to learn about Reading With Your Kids LIVE

Jennifer Senne wants to help kids know that they are loved. Her new inspirational Kidlit "Good Morning Mirror" reminds kids, and adults, that "A mirror can either be your friend or your enemy - it is your choice what it should be." Click here to find Good Morning Mirror on Amazon Click here to learn how to bring Jedlie's inspirational magic shows to your community 

Grammy nominated recording artist Phil Joel is on the podcast to celebrate his new inspirational self help book Redwoods and Whales. Phil tells us he wants to help us push aside the things that entangle and lay hold of the lives that we are born to live Click here to find Redwoods and Whales on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's family magic shows

Get ready to laugh! We are joined by the hilarious Russell Ginns. In addition to being hilarious Russell is an author and puzzle maker. He combines all of these talents to delight us with his new kidlit Samantha Spinner and the Spectacular Specs Click here to find Russell's books on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's Family Magic Shows

Shanw P B Robinson is back to celebrate the launch of his latest Kidlit, Jerry The Squirrel Volume Two. Jerry is a Squirrel. Jerry is also an inventor... quite a good one, as a matter of fact. He can design and build just about anything. The problem is, Jerry's inventions rarely work the way he wants them to work. We also talk about a squirrel that built a home in an car engine. Click here to find Jerry The Squirrel on Amazon Click here to find Jedlie's Kidlit on Amazon

Margaret Dilloway is on the podcast to introduce us to her wonderful new middle grade novel Summer of a Thousand Pies. This is a heartfelt story about a girl who must try to save her aunt’s failing pie shop. We have a great time chatting about friendship, family, and, of course, pie. Speaking of great food, Elizabeth Rudd is here from Compass and Fork to teach us how to cook a delicious pork meal with our kids. Click here to find Summer of a Thousand Pies on Amazon Click here to visit Compass and Fork Click here to find Jedlie's The Great Maritini on Amazon

Who knew that sleep was so vitally important to our health! Dr Whitney Roban knows. She is a sleep specialist and the author of Devan and Evan Play Fortnight 'Till Eleven. This book will help families who have children struggling with: *following sleep rules at bedtime *refusing to go to sleep *waking in the middle of the night *rising too early in the morning *excessive use of electronics and video games Click here to find Dr Roban's Book on amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's live family magic shows

Helping our kids learn to live gratefully is perhaps one of the greatest lessons we can teach them. Ruth King knows this, and has written a brilliant picture book that does just that. Her new #Kidlit Gilly The Grateful Superhero would be a fantastic addition to your family library. Click here to visit Ruth's website Click here to learn more about Reading With Your Kids LIVE!

It is time for a RAD Girl Revolution. Photo Illustrator Jennifer Bruno tells us about her ground breaking Kidlit RAD Girl Revolution, the book for little girls with BIG Dreams. We have a great time talking about the book's unique art and how we can inspire our girls to reach for their dreams. Click here to find RAD Girl Revolution on amazon Click here to learn how to bring Reading With Your Kids LIVE to your community