Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Linda Harkey is a past teacher and an enthusiastic hunting dog owner for over 30 years. She has spent around 22 years working as a volunteer docent at two outstanding museums in Oklahoma. In that role she has been writing curricula for children’s programs. This has given her the ability to teach elementary children about art, history, animals, and nature. Click here to visit Linda's web site Click here to learn more about our exciting family event Reading With Your Kids LIVE!

Today we meet Anna Meriano, a rising star in the literary World. This Houston native is the author of the Love Sugar Magic Middle Grade series. This series is a charming and sweet series about mischeif, friendship, family and magic. Click here to find Love Sugar Magic on Amazon Click here to learn more about Reading With Your Kids LIVE

Death eating zombie animals. Do we really need to give you another reason to listen to this STEM Tuesday episode of the podcast? Jennifer Swanson, our Dean of all things STEM and STEAM returns with a unique look at the animal Kingdom that is sure to grab the attention of your tweens. Here is the link to Jennifer's web site Click here to learn more about Reading With Your Kids LIVE

Fascinating conversation about the state of inner city education, family and a wonderful girl named Sydney Saidso. April Lee Terrell spent ten years’ in Baltimore City Public School System as an Early Childhood educator and Administrator. Sidney is constantly being bossy, taking other students things, and correcting everyone's mistakes. When her friends are finally tired of her ways, Sidney learns the true meaning of being the Miss-Know-It All Girl. Click here to visit April's website Click here to learn more about Reading With Your Kids LIVE!

April is National Poetry Month. We are celebrating with an extended conversation with Laura Shovan. Her middle grade novel in verse The Last Fifth Grade of Emerson Elementary, is a great place for us to launch into our celebration of poetry. We also discuss how poetry may be the key that unlocks a love of reading for many reluctant readers. Click here to visit Laura's Amazon Page Click here to find Jedlie's The Great Maritini on Amazon

What does the town of Bone Hollow have in common with the Peace Corp? Both play important roles in the life of our guest, Spooky Middle Grade author Kim Ventrella. Kim speaks about her time serving in the Peace Corp, and also introduces us to her spooky fun new middle grade novel. Click here to find Kim's Amazon Page Click here to learn how to bring Reading With Your Kids LIVE to your community

Super conversation with author Eva Wong Nava. Her book "The Boy Who Talks In Bits & Bobs" gives us a look into the life of a child with a speech impediment. Eva also speaks about the value of reading with our kids, "sometimes" she reminds us "kids listen to books more then their parents." Click here to find Eva's book on Amazon Click here to bring Jedlie's live show to your community

Merriam Sarcia Saunders is on the podcast to talk about her very important book "My Whirling, Twirling Motor". This book helps parents & teachers, and kids, develop an understanding of ADHD. In our chat Merriam shares valuable insight into ADHD that will be helpful to everyone. Click here to find My Whirling Twirling Motor on Amazon Click here to find Jedlie's The Great Maritini on Amazon

In this episode of the podcast we meet former social worker turned YA author Kristin Bartley Lenz. Kristin also loves mountains, and that love comes through in her YA Novel The Art of Holding On and Letting Go. Listen as we talk about the transformative power of nature, love and loss, and discovering that home can be far from where you started. Click here to find Kristen's book on Amazon Click here to learn how to bring Reading With Your Kids Live to your community

We have a delightful time speaking with Fina Lowman. Her debut picture book, "Liah & Otto, My Brother and Me" is a celebration of family. This is a great conversation about adoption and bi racial families. Click here to find Fina's amazon page Click here to learn more about Jedlie's Reading With Your Kids LIVE!  

Today we interview two great authors. We first meet J I Spencer. He is the author of the wonderful Champ Building Character Series. He tells us why he is so passionate about helping kids build strong character traits. We also hear from Kathleen Doherty, author of "Don't Feed The Bear" Click here to find J I Spencer's Amazon Page Click here to find Kathleen Doherty's amazon page Click here to find Jedlie's Amazon Page  

We welcome back one of our favorite guests Lydia Lukidis. Lydia is here to tell us about her new creative non fiction book The Broken Bee's Nest. This charming story explores the Makers theme of Beekeeping and includes explanatory sidebars and an insect-related activity for young makers to try themselves! Click here to find Lydia's Amazon Page Click here to learn how to bring Jedlie's Reading With Your Kids LIVE Family Event to your community

April 2 is the first ever World Autism Awareness Day. We are celebrating this day with a visit from Educator & Author Sherry Howard. Sherry shares many stories from her time teaching non neuro typical kids and shares insight into ways we can help our kids be kind and respectful to everyone. Click here to visit the World Autism Day Website Click here to visit Sherry's Website Click here to find Jedlie's Award Winning Picture Book The Great Maritini

Best selling author Kimberly Hemmings returns to the podcast to take us on a journey to the beautiful island of Jamaica to celebrate her new children's book "Mother, Mother Where's My Color?" This is a story not only about colors, but about, family, friendship, and loving who you are. Click here to find Kimberly's Amazon Page Click here to learn more about Jedlie's Reading With Your Kids LIVE!

Ashley Davidson Fisher is the author of a wonderful bilingual, French-English picture book called La Petite Josette en Provence. La Petite Josette loves adventures and history and she is super excited for her trip to one of the most beautiful villages in Provence, France Click here to find Le Petite Josette on Amazon Click ere to learn more about our new event - Reading With Your Kids LIVE!

Parenting can be a thankless job. Sometimes we forget that being a toddler can be tough too. J K Coy is here to share her delightful picture book My Mom Is The Worst and help us look at life through a toddler's eyes. Click here to find J K Coy's amazon page Click here to bring Reading With Your Kids LIVE to your community

Dental Hygienist turned debut author Katie Melko knows a thing or three about good dental health. She also knows how a trip to the dentist can be scary for kids. Her new picture book Paw Elementary: Roxy's Adventure to the School Dentist helps kids feel more comfortable when they visit their dentist Click here to find Paw Elementary on Amazon Click here to learn more about Reading With Your Kids LIVE

Gail Shepherd is the author of the True History of Lyndie B Hawkins. Lyndie B. Hawkins loves history, research, and getting to the truth no matter what. But when it comes to her family, her knowledge is full of holes. Like, what happened to her father in the Vietnam War? Where does he disappear to for days? And why exactly did they have to move in with her grandparents? Click here to find the True History of Lyndie B Hawkins on Amazon Click here to learn more about Reading With Your Kids LIVE

We have a fabulous time speaking with author and special effects artist Pragya Tomar. Babu and Bina at the Ghost Party is a colorful, imaginative picture book that will take you back in time! A story that highlights Indian History with a magical adventure. It combines the spirit of The Polar Express by Chris Van, Matilda by Roald Dahl and family fun of Robert Munsch books. Click here to find Babu and Bina at the Ghost Party on Amazon Click here to learn more about our great new family event Reading With Your Kids LIVE!

Super conversation with two great authors. Gail Gritts returns to the show to tell us about Grandpa's Gift, her latest addition to her Reba & Katherine series. We also speak with Tabitha Bell about Agent 603. Click here to find Grandpas Gift on Amazon Click here to find Agent 603 on Amazon Click here to learn more about Jedlie's School Assembly Programs