Our friend author Leslea Wahl returns to share some great historical fiction we will love reading with our tweens and teens. Since we are all spending some much time at home together this would be a great time to start a family reading club.

What starts off as a simple celebration of Paolo Mazzucatu's new #Kidlit A Most Curious Winter's Night turns profound.We quickly realize that many of the feelings expressed in Paolo's new book are the same feelings of loss, fear and uncertainty kids, and parents, may be feeling during our Covid-19 quarantine

It is another fantastic STEM Tuesday episode of the podcast starring our Dean of all things #STEM & #STEAM Jennifer Swanson. Today we marvel at the science of transportation.

Antisemitism is an ugly reality. Violence and hatred towards Jewish people is on the rise in many parts of the World. Author Jonathan Rosen is on the podcast to share ways he believes Children's Literature can help to stop antisemitism and all hate.

Today we welcome author Maram Taibah to the podcast. Maram takes us on fascinating look at the World through the eyes of 11 year olds. Maram also tells us about her #novel Weathernose

You do not want to miss our conversation with Susan Lewis Solomont. Her new #KidLit Stella The Ambassadog follows the adventures of Stella Blu as she and her parents move to Spain, where her father will be the U.S. Ambassador.

Author and children's librarian A Kidd is on the podcast to celebrate her new debut middle grade novel The Healing Star. In this novel a feisty fourth grader must catch a falling star to save her beloved grandmother from falling victim to the disappearing disease. We have a great conversation about relationships. An especially timely conversation

Fun conversation with author Joe Spraga. Joe shares with us the inspiration for his new #KidLit Phrebbel The Phrongol. Joe created this colorful picture book to inspire children to think critically.

Happy Passover! We are celebrating the First Night of Passover with a conversation with Joy Wieder. Joy is the author of the wonderful #KidLit The Passover Mouse. This is a great conversation about the Passover holiday and traditions. Nadine Poper also shares some great resources for parents.

Laurie Wallmark returns to celebrate her latest #STEAM book "Numbers In Motion: Sophie Kowalevski, Queen of Mathematics. Laurie loves to inspire kids, especially girls, to explore the #STEAM fields by introducing us to amazingly talented women. Sophie's journey as the first woman to receive a doctorate in mathematics, which required original research, holding a university chair in mathematics, and becoming the editor of a major scientific journal.

Cheryl Sturm thinks it is never too early to inspire our kids to be leaders. Her new picture book, 100 First Words for Little CEO's. Forget apples & dogs. Little CEOs are ready for revenue, philanthropy, and innovation. With terms from every aspect of business, these little CEOs will be ready to manage their own company, even at the age of 2.

Ashley Wheelock wants to empower girls. Her hilarious #KidLit We Toot, A Feminist Fable about Farting helps girls revel in their own bodies. We have a great time talking with Ashley about the many ways we can empower our girls to break the "gas ceiling" and soar

Brendan Kelso loves Shakespeare & the theatre. He is on a mission to help all kids become the best version of themselves through theatre. He has adapted some of the World's best plays to be more accessible for kids.

Katie Burke is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate the wonderful Urban Playground that is San Francisco. Katie takes us on a tour of that great city through the eyes of children, and gives us a new way to look at our own city.

Rachael Mann is passionate about inspiring kids to think big & dream bigger. She is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate her new #KidLit The Spaces You'll Go and talks about the importance of teaching our kids digital literacy.

Ed Paris is one of my favorite educators. He was my daughter's teachers in elementary school and he is now principal of an elementary school in the Boston area. He has an important & inspiring message for parents who are now faced with the challenge of teaching their kids during the Covid 19 quarantine.

Katherine Barralaga loves #elephants & all animals. That love inspired her to create "This Is Freedom", a series of children's books celebrating animals. She is on the #RWYK #Podcast to tell us about Rayna's Story. Nadine Popper is also on the share some great resources for parents.

April is Autism Awareness Month. Jen Malia's new #KidLit Too Stickey gives us a unique and important look into autism. Jen and her daughter were diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum on the same day. Jen talks to us about autism, sensory issues and most importantly how we can support our friends and family members who are on the spectrum.

Physician & author Saira Mir celebrates her new #KidLit Muslim Girls Rise. Discover the true stories of nineteen unstoppable Muslim women of the twenty-first century who have risen above challenges, doubts, and sometimes outright hostility to blaze trails in a wide range of fields

We have such a great time speaking with Michael Chavez, host of the Uncle Mike Reads Youtube Channel. Uncle Mike tells us what inspired him to create this fun channel. Uncle Mike also tells us about reading Jedlie's #PictureBook REAL Magic on his show.  

Katey Howes tells us how we can inspire our kids to be makers. She asks how many things we can make in a day, and how we can make a difference in the World. Great advice on how families can turn quarantine time into quality time.

Fascinating conversation with Rachel Giannini. Rachel has an extreme enthusiasm for all things early childhood. She believes in the power of play, getting dirty, climbing trees, star gazing, pretending, and the idea that learning is magical. Rachel is the host of the "Quarantine With Rachel" Vlog

Matt Beighton is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate his Monstacademy #MiddleGrade Series. We have a great chat about the benefits of reading spooky stories with our kids. "Kids need to know that monsters exist, not to scare kids, but to help kids know that monsters can be defeated."

Brian Wray is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate his soon to be released #PictureBook Max's Box. Max’s parents give him a very special gift: a tiny, magical box that will hold everything, from his toys to his feelings. Max learns, however, that feelings can’t be put away as easily as toys. We have a thought provoking conversation with Brian about supporting our kids and their mental health.

Award winning author Teresa Robeson is back on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate her new #PictureBook Two Bicyles In Beijing. This is a wonderful tale of friendship that takes readers on a fun tour of Beijing.

Three time Reading With Your Kids Certified Great Read author Dr Terrance Shipman returns to the podcast to celebrate the lastest addition to his Kindergarten Chronicles #PictureBook Series. Dr Shipman is a dedicated educator who has a unique insight into how to motivate kids.

Possibly one of the most important episodes of the Reading With Your Kids Podcast. Veteran pre school teacher & mom Adina Oberman is here to tell us how we can talk with our kids about the Covid-19 Virsu Crisis & Quarantine. Adina is the driving force behind the Big Books For Little Hands Blog, a great resource for all parents.

Vicky Weber is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate her beautiful #PictureBook Aurora's Orchid, family, the island of Puerto Rico, the benefits of learning how to play a musical instrument and so much more.

We have a very important chat with two of our favorite guests, Sheri Fink & Derek Taylor Kent. Sheri & Derek are two very successful children's authors. They share some thoughts on how authors can adapt in order to survive and thrive as our World confronts the Covid 19 Pandemic

Nadine Haruni is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate her award winning Freeda the Frog #PictureBook series. This is a delightful series that addresses serious issues in a safe, non threatening way.

Two of our favorite guests return to the #RWYK #Podcast. Nita Clark and her daughter Kathy Doherty are back to celebrate Viola's Very Best Bad Day. We love the wisdom that Nita shares with us, and today she reminds us that things are never as bad as they seem.

Two great guests. Dr Kim Grom is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate Little Blue's Runaway Adventures. If you are the parent or grandparent of a young child who loves adventure stories this engaging little book will warm your heart and make you laugh out loud. Andrea Scalzo Yi is also on with a great STEAM activity we can do with our kids.  

One of our favorite writers from the UK, Daniel M Warloch, returns to tell us about his Leap Year Series. Daniel also tell us about what inspired him to begin writing at this stage of his life.

Courtney Jones is a teacher we all wish our kids will have one day. She cares passionately about her students. She is also passionate about supporting her fellow teachers. Courtney tells us how her simple idea of encouraging friends and family to help purchase needed supplies for her class has grown into an international phenomena!

We welcome Brooke Van Sickle back to the #RWYK #Podcast. Brooke was on the show earlier to document her journey to become a children's author. She returns to celebrate the publication of her first children's book Pirates Stuck At C!

Jayne Jones LOVES hockey! She loves the fast paced action, but what she mostly loves are the friendships and confidence kids experience playing hockey. Jayne is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate her Official Adventures #MiddleGrade Series. We are especially excited to talk with Jayne about her character Lila, a young girl who does not let her physical challenges keep her off the ice.

We welcome author/illustrator Yevgenia Nayberg back to the #RWYK #Podcast. Yevgenia celebrates her new #PictureBook Typewriter. We also have a very heartfelt conversation about immigration, especially some of the challenges Yevgenia faced immigrating to the USA  

Does your son or daughter love to dance? Be sure to listen to this episode of the #RWYK #Podcast. Valerie Bolling celebrates her wonderful #PictureBook Let's Dance. This rhythmic showcase of dances from all over the world features children of diverse backgrounds and abilities tapping, spinning, and boogying away! A super fun way to celebrate diversity & movement!

We have a fantastic chat with author Randi Sonenshine. We begin by talking about her new #Kidlit The House That Wren Built & the value of getting out into nature with our kids. We also talk about the value of reading together with our older kids

We welcome back author J de laVega to the podcast to celebrate his debut #PictureBook Petunia Brown. Petunia a small girl with a big imagination. We watch as she explores the world in exciting new ways every day. From rockets to spaghetti, Petunia knows there are no limits to her capabilities and encourages children to dream just as big.

Helena Ku Rhee is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate her beautiful #PictureBook The Paper Kingdom. The Paper Kingdom expresses the joy and spirit of a loving family who turn a routine and ordinary experience into something much grander.  

YOU, you… God thinks about you. God was thinking of you long before your debut. Matthew Paul Turner is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate his beautiful #PictureBook "When God Made You." This book inspires young readers to learn about their own special gifts and how they fit into God’s divine plan as they grow, explore, and begin to create for themselves.

Award winning artist, author & filmaker Alexis Marie Chute is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate her 8th Island #YA #Trilogy. Alexis tells us how she is able to find joy after experiencing devastating loss.

Acclaimed Children's Author Buffy Silverman is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate her new non fiction book "On A Snow Melting Day". We have a great time speaking with Buffy about ways to get our kids outside to experience nature. We also talk Pokemon!

Jared Woolf is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate his new #MiddleGrade #Novel Sword of Merlin. Jared tells us about the new novel and how he finds time to write while being a dad to 7 kids ages 1 to 16!

Today we speak to Mindy Willens, the only person in Hollywood not looking to be on TV or in the movies. Mindy may not want to be on the Big Screen, but she does want kids to know that small actions lead to big changes in the life of another. A Hero Named Nikki was inspired by the real-life Nikki who definitely changed the world!

Sara Devine is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate her debut picture book Jared's Last Carrot. Sara is the mom of two wonderful kids. She created Jarred's Last Carrot to share her love of food and friendship with kids all over the World..

Pamela C Rice loves to create beautiful pictures, with her paint brushes and her words. In her latest book we meet Dana, a young girl who loves to explore the ocean and ponds. Pam talks to us about Dana and about the choices she makes in creating her art.