Author Interview

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…

In Conversation with Middle-grade author Leslea Wahl & first-time author Benessa L. Harrison   Hey everyone, Middle-grade author Leslea Wahl is regular on the RWYK podcast. Today we're grateful to her for sharing her favorite faith-based middle-grade books with us. We are also joined by Benessa L. Harrison, author of debut children's book, Animals You'll Learn to Love. Benessa has ten siblings and grew up on a farm. She was inspired to write this love-able children's book about pets. Enjoy and have a wonderful time listening!     Here’s Some…

Reading with Your Kids Podcast Ft. Camryn Wells -  The Color, Feel, Play Series   Do you remember how to play? Playing is THE job of childhood, but somewhere along the way we grow up and forget how. After a full day of adulting, playing can seem as exhausting as working, but in a child’s world, work and play can mean the same thing.   Reading with Your Kids is ELATED to feature a wonderful children's book series, The Color, Feel, Play Series by Camryn Wells. The Memory of Play with your…

The Return of Lori Orlinsky on the RWYK Podcast - The Tooth Fairy's Tummy Ache Hey everyone, Lori Orlinsky is back on the Reading with Your Kids podcast to talk to us about her second picture book “The Tooth Fairy's Tummy Ache” which is another lesson-based book, just released on January 7, 2020. The Tooth Fairy's Tummy Ache is a children's picture book beautifully illustrated by Vanessa Alexandre. We are also joined by Lori's daughter Hailey Orlinsky for our very first storytime podcast!   More About Lori Orlinsky Lori Orlinsky is…

Reading With Your Kids Author Interview: Alice Aspinall On “Everyone Can Learn Math”   Hello everyone, In this episode of the Reading with Your Kids Podcast, we welcome a passionate high school mathematics teacher and a debut author Alice Aspinall of  “Everyone Can Learn Math“!! Everyone Can Learn Math is an inspiring children’s book about applying a growth mindset to learning mathematics! it demonstrates that when faced with a difficult task, perseverance and grit are key, especially when dealing with math. Having a positive growth mindset enables to you accomplish tasks that you once believed were impossible.…