Children's book author Lauren Ranalli on her new book that sparks adventure -  "Places We Have Never Been" Hey there! We have a very exciting episode for you! When you arrive in a place you have never been, how do they say “hello”? How do they say “friend”? These are you a few of the questions we explore in Lauren Ranalli's new children’s book, “Places We Have Never Been”. Tune in to find out how Lauren's latest book encourages exploration, imagination in young readers! What questions can you ask yourself to…

Reading with Your Kids Podcast Ft. Jodi Meltzer Darter, a writer, a Mommy Dish blogger & author of "When You Lived in My Belly" Hey there, Our guest today is Jodi Meltzer Darter, an accomplished writer based out of a Boston suburb you’ve never heard of. She is the author of the children’s book When You Lived in My Belly and has numerous writing credits in The Huffington Post, The Stir, The Mighty, Scary Mommy, Swaay, and Motherly. Darter’s book tells the story of pregnancy from the perspective of both the baby and the mom. The book features…

#RWYK Certified Great Read #Review - Cheerful the Angry Chicken  by Joanna Rose   Hey RWYK Family, It’s time to bring to you a brand NEW children’s book which will be a great addition to your family library! Today, we’re are honored and excited to announce that Cheerful the Angry Chicken by Joanna Rose has been named our latest RWYK Certified Great Read!     Let’s Have A Look At The Book Blurb Cheerful the Angry Chicken by Joanna Rose Cheerful was the happiest little chicken on Fatima Farm. From the…

Reading with Your Kids Podcast: What Can I Be? STEM Careers from A to Z by Tiffani Teachey Hey there! Today on the podcast, we're talking about a topic that is close to our heart. Encouraging Kids to Explore STEM Field! Our guest today is Tiffani Teachey, an engineer with more than fifteen years of experience. Tiffani has a passion for inspiring the next generation to engage in STEM careers. Tiffani Teachey is an engineer who encourages youth to go into Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) careers. Tiffany has…

RWYK Welcomes Back Nic Stone, New York Times-bestselling author of "Clean Gateway" Happy Sunday RWYK family! From New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone comes a middle-grade road-trip story through American race relations past and present, perfect for Black History Month and for fans of Jacqueline Woodson and Jason Reynolds. Clean Getaway, Nic's first middle-grade novel, deals with coming to grips with the pain of the past and facing the humanity of our heroes. Nic lives in Atlanta with her adorable little family. In our exciting interview, we talk with Nic about the book,…

The Return of Angie Flores, author of  Best-Selling, award-Winning book "Cub's Wish" Hey RWYK Family! We're so excited to welcome back one of our first guests on the Reading with Your Kids Podcast, Angie Flores! Angie's debut book "Cub's Wish" is a Multiple Award-Winning Children's Book, was an Amazon #1 Best Selling Book & #1 New Release Book, as well as #1 Best Selling Ebook & #1 New Release Ebook. The translated books have been #1 Hot New Releases and Best Sellers in their language categories. It is a sweet…

RWYK Author Interview: In Conversation with Aramis "The Kid CEO" Verano Hey there, As many parents know, oftentimes kids have difficulty adjusting to new situations. When this happens, it becomes harder for children to regulate their emotions, and often have difficulties controlling their anger. Today on the Reading with Your Kids Podcast, we're proud to introduce a wonderful book, Kindergarten CEO: The Struggle is Real by Aramis Verano a.k.a. The Kid CEO. When 7-year-old Aramis Verano got in trouble for fighting with a classmate, he decided to write a book…

RWYK Author Interview: Scary Ghosts and Playful Ghosts: Children's Tales of Fright and Delight by Melissa Harker Ridenour Hey FRWYK Family, Our guest today is Melissa Harker Ridenour! Melissa is formerly a teacher and librarian, is now a children's book author and freelance writer.  She has published essays, poetry, magazine articles, and web articles. Her first book, What Would You Do? A Kid’s Guide to Staying Safe in a World of Strangers, was honored as a Best Books Award Finalist, USA Book News and was awarded five stars as a Reader’s Favorite. Melissa…

RWYK Interview with Jennifer Swanson- STEM Tuesday– Tiny Worlds (Microscopic/Nanotech) Joining us on today’s edition of the Reading With Your Kids Podcast is Jennifer Swanson, the creator, and administrator of the STEMTuesday blog. In our exciting interview, Jennifer talks about STEM Tuesday's July 2019's theme that revolves around the small, the tiny, and the microscopic—from nanotechnology to microorganisms. Microbes and fungus may be small, but their effects in the world are far from that. They are vital to Earth’s complex, constantly cycling systems, which range from microscopic to monumental. What could microbes do?…

Meet Aaron L. Polansky, an educator, speaker, & author of Dolphins in Trees & Beyond Us Hey everyone, welcome back to yet another fun-filled episode of the Reading with Your Kids Podcast. Please welcome the guest, Aaron Polansky on the show! Aaron is an unorthodox leader and entertainer with a passion for life. Fasten your seat belt and enjoy the ride as Aaron brings his message to life with an 'Authentricity' you've never seen, heard or felt before. Aaron will captivate your audience with active analogies and his 'direct speak'. Aaron…