Reading With Your Kids Podcast

I love the Phyllis Wong Mysteries. This is absolutely one of my favorite series. And I love speaking with the creative genius behind the series Geoffrey McSkimming. Listen as Geoffrey and I speak about language, inspiration and so much more. Click here to pre-order Phyllis Wong and the Vanishing Emeralds and save 25% Click here to visit Geoffrey's web site Click here to find the perfect gift for the curious kids in your life

Have we got book ideas for you! Leslea Wahl is here to share some of her favorite Dystopian novels. These are great books you and your teens may love. We also welcome back Rosie Russell to tell us about her new kidlit MoonShadow Mae Click here to find Rosie Russell's amazon page Click here to find Leslea Wahl's amazon page Click here to visit LittlePassports.com/reading to support the podcast and to find great holiday gifts for the curious kids in your life

Action! Adventure! Mystery! Fiona Ingram loves to take her young readers on journeys to distant cultures and times. Listen as she tells us about her latest book Temple of the Crystal Timekeeper. Click here to find Fiona's books on Amazon - Click here to find the perfect gift for the curious kids in your life at LittlePassports.com/reading

One of our most anticipated shows ever. Candace Cameron Bure is here to tell us about her wonderful Kidlit Candace On Stage. Candace, the star of Full House, Fuller House and so much more, reveals why writing a children's book was so important to her, and also shares her thoughts on the many benefits of reading with your kids. Click here to find Candace on Stage at Amazon - Click here to discover the best holiday gifts at www.LittlePassports.com/reading

Why do kids love fantasy? Why do they love scary stories? These are just a couple of tangents we explore during our conversation with Justin Swapp, author of The Shadow's Servant. Click here to find The Shadow's Servant on Amazon Click here to visit Little Passports.com/reading

We are so excited to welcome star of stage, screen and television LeVar Burton. LeVar is a passionate advocate of literacy. He believes that literacy is the right of all human beings. You will love listening to LeVar speak about his many literacy projects Click here to visit LeVar Burton Kids Click here to find LeVar's children's book on Amazon Click here to bring Jedlie's inspiring new school assembly program Reading Matters to your kids' school

STEM Week continues! Author and certified Rock Lover Shelby Wilde tells us about her great Middle Grade book Scavenger Scout: Rock Hound: Seek-and-Find Book for Kids Who Love Rocks. Listen to learn how to inspire kids to be more curious about the world around them. Click here to find Rock Hound on Amazon Click here to bring Jedlie's exciting new assembly program Reading Matters to your kids' school

Jennifer Swanson, our Dean of STEM and STEAM returns to the RWYK Podcast to talk about Disease! We explore great books that introduce our kids to the study of disease and how we can stay healthy. We also talk about Jedlie's visit to the CDC's Sencer Museum in Atlanta, one of the most fascinating, and creepy, museums ever. Click here to visit the STEM Tuesday website Click here to find Jennifer's books on Amazon Click here to bring Jedlie's new Reading Matters Assembly to your community

Today we return to the magical world of Arestana as we welcome back author Shawn B Robinson. Shawn tells us about the latest chapter of his fantastic Arestana Middle Grade series. We have a great time talking about his series, imagination and how we can inspire our kids to be curious. Click here to find Shawn's books on Amazon Click here to learn about Jedlie's new school assembly program Reading Matters

Since election day is right around the corner we decided to invite master illusionist Lyn Dillies to remind us that Your Vote Is Magic. Lyn recounts the amazing illusion she created to introduce her book to the World. She also tells us about her wonderful Learn magic with Lyn DVD. Help support the podcast when you click here to purchase Lyn's book from Amazon Click here to visit Lyn's web site to purchase her Learn Magic With Lyn DVD Click here to purchase an autographed copy of Jedlie's Picture Book REAL Magic!

Rachel Hanible wants to help kids become financially literate! Rachel tells us how we can use her wonderful interactive book to encourage and inspire children to create their own savings goals to buy all the magical things they desire. Lets teach our kids these lessons early before they make the same financial mistakes we made. Click here to support the podcast when you purchase Rachel's book on Amazon Click here to get your autographed copy of Jedlie's award winning picture book The Great Maritini

Norman Aladjem is a successful talent Manager in Hollywood. He never intended to write a book. He set out to write a series of letters to his daughter to share his life experiences. Fortunately for us he decided to share that wisdom, humor and love with the world. Click here to support the podcast when you purchase From Me To You on Amazon Click here to sign up for our reading With Your Kids Family Newsletter

Arrgh! Get ready to set sail with Joseph Ruder as he tells us how Day Dreaming Danny uses his imagination to search for buried pirate treasure. You are going to love Joseph's suggestion to let our kids play in puddles to encourage imagination. Click here to support the podcast and find Day Dreaming Danny on Amazon Click here t learn about Jedlie's all new school assembly program Reading Matters

Today we speak with two of our favorite authors. Leslea Wahl is back to share great books you and your teens will love to co read. And Delilah Hall is back to tell us about Football Challenge, a book you will love to read with your tots, Click here to find Football Challenge on Amazon Click here to visit Leslea's blog Click here to learn more about Jedlie's brand new school assembly program "Reading Matters!"

Retired teacher and inspired author Bruce Weinberg tells us about The Fabulous Feats of Mr B! You and your kids will be mesmerized by the quirky Mr. B and his exciting classroom adventures. Each story has a message for children and adult readers alike. Click here to buy the Fabulous Mr B on Amazon and support the podcast Click here to get our autographed copy of Jedlie's award winning picture book The Great Maritini

Do kids love poetry? Author and teacher Shannon Anderson says YES! Her new book Monster and Dragon is a big hit with kids and adults. When Monster and Dragon discover a poetry contest, they both decide they are in it to win it. Making the most of every minute, Monster and Dragon try out many kinds of poems. They drop their entries into the box right before the deadline, with some high fives and high hopes. Click here to support the podcast and buy Shannon's books on Amazon Click here to find out about Jedlie's all new school assembly "Reading Matters!"

Our favorite Mermaid, author Sheri Fink returns to tell us about her new picture book The Little Unicorn. The Little Unicorn lives in an enchanted forest powered by the magic of her inner sparkle. When she begins to doubt herself, the magic within her and her surroundings begins to disappear. She sets off on a journey to save the forest by rediscovering her sparkle, only to find it in the place she least expects. This heartwarming story helps kids realize that we all have an inner sparkle, and we all can create magic when we believe in ourselves. Click here to get your copy of The Little Unicorn on Amazon Click here to become a Very Important Parent and download a free copy of Jedlie's soon to be released new book "Love That I Matter To You!"

#STEM #STEMWeek #Animals #Secrets #ShockingSecrets STEM Week Rocks! Ana Maria Rodriguez loves to uncover the shocking secrets of Scuba Diving Spiders, Puking Penguins and so much more! Listen as Ana Maria tells us how we can ignite our kids' curiosity. Click here to find Ana Maria's Amazon Page Click here to get your autographed copy of Jedlie's picture book "REAL Magic!" - www.RealMagic.com

#STEM #STEMWeek #Science #Technology #Engineering #Math STEM Week continues. Today we are speaking with Patricia Newman. Patricia is the author of many STEM related books, including Plastics Ahoy and Sea Otter Heroes. Patricia helps us understand that you do not need to be a rocket scientist to contribute to the advancement of science and knowledge. Great conversation about valuing the talents of every individual. Click here to find Patricia's Amazon Page Get a free digital download of Jedlie's new picture book "Love That I Matter To You" by signing up to be a RWYK Very Important Parent! at www.ReadingWithYourKids.com

#STEM #Science #Technology #Engineering #Math #Space #Exploration STEM Week is back! To kick off another exciting STEM Week we welcome back Jennifer Swanson. Jen is the driving force behind the STEM Tuesday blog. Today we talk about Deep Space Exploration. Click here to visit Jen's STEM Tuesday Blog Click here to learn about Jedlie's new school assembly program Reading Matters