Reading with Your Kids

Lisa and Mark Burginger on Qubits- an easy to assemble, a snap-together toy that teaches about modular design and geometric shapes! Hey RWYK Family! We're all about reading with our kids, we are also all about playing with our kids, especially when that play can inspire our kids to explore STEM fields. Lisa and Mark Burginger are on the show today to introduce us to their innovative construction toy Qubits. We learn about their inspiration to start Qubits. We also talk about their appearance on Shark Tank. In our exciting…

RWYK Interview with KidLit Author, Nadine Poper - Porcupette and Moppett & Randall and Randall   Hey everyone, Our favorite school librarian Nadine Poper returns to the #RWYK #Podcast. Nadine is here to celebrate her new #Kidlit. We also discuss the importance of supporting school libraries. Nadine Poper is one of our past guests and author of two funny children’s picture books featuring Dachshund dogs: Dachshunds in Moccasins and Weenies in Bikinis. She is here to talk about her latest picture books Porcupette and Moppett & Randall and Randall! Take a listen, and…

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…

#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,…

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…

#RWYK Certified Great Read #Review – The Tooth Fairy's Tummy Ache by Lori Orlinsky Hello dear readers, It’s time again to celebrate a brand NEW ReadingWithYourKids Certified Great Read! Get ready to be inspired by a sweet little picture book The Tooth Fairy's Tummy Ache - Mom's Choice Award Winner written by Lori Orlinsky. We had a super time reading Lori’s fun book and we think it is written to entertain, enlighten and encourage young readers to enjoy the art of reading and we hope your family enjoys reading it…

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.…