Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Adorable Puppies & Colorblind Chameleons Jun 29, 2022

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11 year old author Natasha Huemer is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her debut #PictureBook Puppy's Garden Adventure. Natasha talks about what is was like writing the book and how her friends are reacting to it. We are also joined by author & special needs teacher Anita Kay Newman celebrating her book Clark the Colorblind Chameleon. Anita hopes this book will inspire kids with learning challenges to know they can succeed.

Click here to visit Natasha's website - https://thinkaheadkids.com/

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Food Is A Love Language Jun 28, 2022

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Linda Meeker is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #PictureBook Thank You, Mama. Linda tells us Thank You, Mama will delight parents and kids alike as it follows a little boy exploring different foods—from vegetables to sushi—and trying to pick his favorite. The bookencourages children to try new foods and become happy, healthy eaters and models respect, manners, and thankfulness

Click here to visit Linda's website - https://www.greyandmama.com/thank-you-mama-book

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Navigating Conversations About Grief Jun 27, 2022

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School counselor and author Cassie D'Addeo is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her debut #PictureBook Riley and Milo. Cassie tells us this book is designed to help us navigate conversations regarding grief and loss with our kids. Cassie also talks about how we can answer questions our kids might have about school shootings and other acts of violence our kids might hear about.

Click here to visit Cassie's instagram page - https://www.instagram.com/riley_and_milo_thebook/

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The Edge Of In Between Jun 26, 2022

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Lorelei Savaryn is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #MiddleGrade #Novel The Edge Of In Between. Lorelei tells us this is a creepy, magical retelling of The Secret Garden. We also talk about how reading spooky books can empower tweens and teens.

Click here to visit Lorelei's website - https://loreleisavaryn.com/the-edge-of-in-between/

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Stanley The Claustrophobic Miner Jun 25, 2022

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Donny Abbott is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his debut #PictureBook Stanley the Claustrophobic Miner. Donny tells us this is a book that's almost 25 years in the making and is a great story about a young boy who has a desire to be like his dad. But along the way he faces a couple of challenges that need solutions. This is a wonderful story that reminds us how we can turn our weaknesses into strengths.

Click here to visit Donny's website - https://www.donnyabbott.com/store

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Kara's Dreams Jun 24, 2022

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Debut #PictureBook #Author Ritu Anand is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Kara's Dream. Ritu tells us that Little Kara had big dreams. But she had seen others around her defeated by the obstacles thrown at them, and she was fearful she might endure the same fate and never attain her dreams. Kara, a young tree in the forest, decides to ask a wise, mature tree for advice. The mentoring helps Kara realize that she has everything within her to reach her dreams; she just needs to adjust to her surroundings and believe in herself.

Click here to visit Ritu's website - https://rituzastoryteller.com/karas-dreams/

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Kudzu's Enourmous New Life Jun 23, 2022

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Dr Sidney Thompson is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his #MiddleGrade #Novel Kudzu's Enourmous New Life. This book follows a chipmunk, a dog and a young boy on the autism spectrum, as they band together in the power of companionship.

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Summer Stroll In The City Jun 22, 2022

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Illustrator Melanie Hall returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her beautiful new #BoardBook A Summer Stroll In The City. Melanie tells us this lovely book celebrates the diversity and beauty of our cities. Melanie also talks about her relationship with Cathy Goldberg Fishman, the book's author and how we can encourage our kids to be creative.

Click here to visit Melanie's website - https://www.mhallillustration.com/

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Hurricamp Jun 21, 2022

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Steph Katzovi is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her debut #MiddleGrade #Novel Hurricamp. Steph tells us When ten-and-three-quarter-year-old Noodle Newman heads off to sleepaway camp for the first time, it's an absolute disaster. Feeling horribly homesick, there's absolutely NO WAY Noodle will survive four whole weeks at camp. But as Hurricane Hilda approaches Camp Hillside, Noodle's entire existence is turned upside down. It isn't until Noodle faces her fears—and discovers some unlikely friendships along the way—that her misery turns into some pretty amazing memories.

Click here to visit Steph's website - https://stephkatzovi.com/#about

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Celebrating Freedom Jun 20, 2022

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This is a special replay of our award winning 2021 episode celebrating Juneteenth. Jedlie & Justina Thompson celebrate Juneteenth with Karyn Parsons, Dr Michael Waters, Malcolm Mitchell, Amanda Lynch & K Ibura. These amazing children's authors tell us what Juneteenth means to them, how they plan on celebrating this newly declared Federal holiday and why it is a holiday for all of us.

Click here to visit Karyn Parson's website - https://www.sweetblackberry.org/

Click here to visit Dr Michael Waters website - https://michaelwwaters.com/

Click here to visit Malcolm Mitchell's website - https://www.readwithmalcolm.com/

Click here to visit Amanda Lynch's website - https://www.rethinkingresiliency.com/

Click here to visit k Ibura's website - https://www.facebook.com/kiburabooks/

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