Reading With Your Kids Podcast

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Celebrating What It Means To Be An American Jul 04, 2023

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Darshana Khiani is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #Childrens #PictureBook I Am An American. Darshana is an author, engineer, and advocate for South Asian children's literature. She is infinitely curious about the world and enjoys sharing her findings with young readers. If she can make a child laugh even better. Her latest #ChildrensBook I Am An American is a breathtaking, eye-opening look at the patchwork of cultures that make up the United States and the many ways we define what it means to be an American.

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Helping Kids Fall In Love With Reading Jul 02, 2023

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Maria Dismondy is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast because she is committed to helping the next generation of readers fall in love with reading. Maria Dismondy started out in the classroom years ago before writing ten #childrensbooks books. She loved getting powerful messages into the world through realistic fiction, so much so that she began Cardinal Rule Press in 2015. A million copies sold and counting, these books loved worldwide continue to share timeless messages with modern diversity. She shares some great ways we can help all kids gain access to books and learn to read.

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Females Of Fiction Awards Jul 01, 2023

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Brooke Young is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate the amazing work being done by the dedicated crew of volunteers at Hindi's Library. This amazing non profit organization is making a huge difference in the literacy lives of hundreds of thousands of kids around the World. Brooke is especially excited to tell us about their Females Of Fiction Award. This program recognizes outstanding female authors and illustrators of children's books and strives to empower and support women who are building their literary portfolio and creating stories containing powerful messages of inspiration. Winners receive a $100 Barnes & Noble gift card, various promotional opportunities on the organization's social media networks and more! All books collected from Females of Fiction Award submissions are donated to our recipients after being reviewed for the Award, and all submission fees are utilized to continue the organization's mission.

Click here to learn more about this exciting award program - https://www.hindislibraries.org/femalesoffiction

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An Oasis Of Nice Jun 29, 2023

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Jim and Brad Tonner are on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate their beautiful #Childrens #PictureBook The Journey, Life Lessons with Diane the Turtle. This is an absolutely delightful conversation with the owners of a New Hampshire Toy Store that is known as the Oasis Of Nice. The toy store is the home of the real life Diane the Turtle, and she has delighted visitors to the Lakes region of NH for years. Listen to discover more about the twins magical store and truely delightful books.

Click here to visit Jim and Brad's website - https://twindesignsgiftshop.com/

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There Goes The Neighborhood Jun 28, 2023

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Jade Adia is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #Novel There Goes The Neighborhood. Jade writes stories about gentrification and Black Teen joy. She tells Jordan Sahley that her new novel is a raised fist against the destructive forces of gentrification and a love letter to communities of color everywhere. The book tells a darkly hilarious story of three best friends willing to do whatever it takes to stay together. It is a story all too many communities are struggling against today.

Click here to visit Jade's website - https://www.jadeadia.com/about-me

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Invisible Son Jun 27, 2023

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AwardWinning author Kim Johnson is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #Novel Invisible Son. Kim tells us this is a thriller about a wrongly accused teen desperate to recclaim both his innocence and his first love. Life can change in an instant. When you're wrongfully accused of a crime. When a virus shuts everything down. When the girl you love moves on. Andre Jackson is determined to reclaim his identity. But returning from juvie doesn't feel like coming home. His Portland, Oregon, neighborhood is rapidly gentrifying, and COVID-19 shuts down school before he can return. And Andre's suspicions about his arrest for a crime he didn't commit even taint his friendships. It's as if his whole life has been erased. This is a powerful conversation you do not want to miss. Click here to visit Kim's website - https://www.kcjohnsonwrites.com/

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Space Care Jun 25, 2023

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Our Dean of All Things #STEM & #STEAM, Jennifer Swanson returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #ChildrensBook Space Care. Have you ever wondered how astronauts stay healthy in space? What if an astronaut gets sick on the space station? Does snot run in space? This fascinating photo-illustrated look at space and medicine explores how scientists and physicians study astronauts in space, how they help keep them safe, and what we've learned about the human body through space exploration. Questions from real kids and answers form from astronauts, along with photos from NASA, combine for an out-of-this-world exploration of health.

Click here to visit Jennifer's website - https://jenniferswansonbooks.com/spacecare-a-kids-guide-to-surviving-space/

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The Oasis King Jun 24, 2023

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Mark David Oullen is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his #MiddleGrade #Fantasy #Novel The Oasis King. Mark tells us this novel introduces us to Dylan, Jack, and Tripp, three friends who are looking for adventure, but when they find an entryway into a magical land, plagued by the malevolent Stranger, the cost of their new, exciting journey might prove to be too much. The Oasis King is the first in a series of an action-adventure tales for younger readers who seek new lands, heart-racing challenges, and unexpected twists.

Click here to visit Mark's website - https://theoasisking.com/about-the-book/

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Inspiring The Next Generation Jun 22, 2023

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Kayla Starr King Scott is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her debut #Inspirational #ChildrensBook Imagine Me: The ABC's of Inspirational Quotes for Black Girls. Kayla tells us that each word, sentence, vision, and dream all starts with the same foundation- A letter. She invites us to take a journey from A-Z and be inspired by just a few of the black women who have paved the way for the next generation to be anything that their dreams desire. Kayla says this book is a short guide for young ladies to use as an opening to all of life's possibilities.

Click here to visit Kayla's website - https://www.kaylastarr.org/imagineme

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Talking About Mental Health Is A Conversation We Should All Be Open Too Jun 21, 2023

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Erin Stewart returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her latest #Novel The Words We Keep. Erin tells our co-host Jordan Sahley that this is a beautifully realistic, relatable story about mental health and the healing powers of art. The book asks how do you keep everything together when you're quietly falling apart? If you ever feel overwhelmed or struggle with anxiety and depression, or know someone who has, this novel is for you. Because talking about mental health is a conversation we all can share.

Click here to visit Erin's website - https://erinstewartbooks.com/library/

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