Tracy Weldon on “My Blank Page: The Power of Imagination” In an age in which technology, tablets, and gadgets play a critical role in our lives, it's more important than ever to remind ourselves and our children of the importance of using our imaginations to play and grow. My Blank Page written by Tracy Weldon does just that! In our latest edition of the Reading with Your Kids podcast, Tracy Weldon has a heart to heart chat with our host Jed Doherty about her KidLit, My Blank Page and tells…

Meet Glen C. Kinnaird, a playwright, and author of “Tony the Theatre Dog” book series Happy Thursday people! We love speaking to passionate kids authors. That's why we love speaking with Glen Kinnaird. He is passionate about inspiring kids to get involved in theatre. That inspiration is just one of the many benefits of reading aloud his KidLit Tony The Theatre Dog. Reading with Your Kids had awarded Tony The Theatre Dog with the prestigious title of RWYK Certified Great Read a few days ago and today we have Glenn…

In Conversation with Author and Coach Jeannette Paxia - You ARE a Superhero We all want our kids to become successful, confident and happy individuals -- we want them to have the best of everything. But we need to remember that teaching them good values and fostering gratitude in them for what they have, is also a big part of parenting. In our brand new edition of the Reading with Your Kids podcast, we're joined by Jeannette Paxia to discuss and celebrate her latest children's book,You ARE a Superhero, a…

RWYK Author Interview with Derek Taylor Kent  - "The Grossest Picture Book Ever" Hello ReadingWithYourKids family!!! Our guest today is Derek Taylor Kent, a #1 best-selling, award-winning author and screenwriter based out Los Angeles, CA. Together with his wife, beloved children's author Sheri Fink, he created the brand Whimsical World (www.WhimsicalWorldBooks.com) that publishes books, creates whimsical experiences, and magical merchandise. Derek is joining us today on the Reading with Your Kids podcast to talk about his latest picture book that will have kids rolling with laughter, "The Grossest Picture Book…

Reading with Your Kids Podcast Ft. Okeoma Moronu Schreiner, a personal finance nerd, and corporate finance attorney Hey everyone, Welcome to Reading with Your Kids podcast! In today's exciting new edition of the podcast, we're delighted to talk about The Missing Money (Money Monsters Book 1) by Okeoma Moronu Schreiner, a beautifully illustrated children's book about an imaginative little boy's first encounter with the banking system! The world of money is ever-changing and it is hard to explain this newfangled technology in easy to understand terms. THE MISSING MONEY will…

A Chat to remember with Hayley Nystrom, author of "The Fairies of Frost" Happy Thursday people! We're excited to welcome another talented debut children's author to the podcast! Hayley Nystrom is the author of the newly released children's picture book, "The Fairies of Frost". Hayley is a writer, actress, and puppeteer. Hayley is joining us to talk about her debut book, her inspiration for writing, challenges she faced during the process of writing and publishing her first children's book, her experience as a puppeteer, and much more. Tune in for…

STEM Tuesday — Chemistry ROCKS! — RWYK Podcast Ft. Jennifer Swanson Welcome to STEM Tuesday on the Reading with Your Kids Podcast! It’s time to explore another aspect of science…Chemistry! This branch of science is more than test tubes and beakers, it is the ways in which substances interact, combine, and change.  Our favorite STEM author Jennifer Swanson is back on the podcast to talk about some of the chemistry infused books that will take kids from the science lab to the kitchen lab and through history to present-day discoveries. With Stem Tuesday, Jennifer and Reading With…

Meet Victoria Gracie, an author, jiu-jitsu instructor, and founder of MyKindOfMama.com Happy Sunday everyone, Our guest today is Victoria Gracie, an author, jiu-jitsu instructor, and founder of MyKindOfMama.com, an organization that helps families create harmonious households with mindful parenting. Victoria kindly agreed to join us here on the Reading with Your Kids podcast to talk about her book titled Kip and the Magical Belt, the heartwarming journey of a young boy having difficulty at school. Victoria tells us how families can use Kip and the Magical Belt to open the…

Author Interview With Patricia Newman – Neema's Reason to Smile We’re over the moon to have STEM award-winning author Patricia Newman’s back on the Reading with Your Kids podcast! LIGHTSWITCH Learning has just published Neema’s Reason to Smile by award-winning author Patricia Newman and illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini. Patricia is joining us to tell us all about her wonderful little book about  Neema, a young Kenyan girl who dreams of one day being able to afford to go to school. Slowly, and with great purpose, Neema and her mother formulate…

  Meet "Princess Monroe & Her Happily Ever After" written by Jody Smith Hey there, We’re delighted to share our conversation with Jody Smith, a first-time author and longtime believer in fairytales.  She is joining us on the Reading with Your Kids podcast to talk about her debut children's book Princess Monroe & Her Happily Ever After. We are excited to talk about Jody’s book that empowers little girls to explore, learn, play, get dirty, and find their own way in the world. Princess Monroe is more than JUST a…