Reading With Your Kids Podcast

In this captivating episode of Reading with Your Kids, two remarkable authors share deeply personal stories that transform challenging experiences into inspiring children's literature. David Soren, known for his animation work, introduces "INVISIBLE: The (Sort Of) True Story of Me & My Hidden Disease," a middle-grade novel that brilliantly explores living with Crohn's disease. By personifying his chronic illness as a character named Norm, Soren creates a humorous and heartfelt narrative that helps children understand invisible health challenges. His book offers a window into the experiences of kids managing complex medical conditions while maintaining their sense of imagination and hope. Simultaneously, Christine Alemshah brings cultural richness to children's literature with "Bea’s Balikbayan Box of Treasures" Inspired by her Filipino heritage, Shaw explores the beautiful tradition of balikbayan boxes - care packages sent by families across oceans. Her story celebrates childhood imagination, family conne