A Multigenerational Exploration Of Reading
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In this engaging episode of Reading with Your Kids, host Jed Doherty welcomes back beloved guests Nita Clark and her daughter Kathy Doherty to discuss their latest certified great read, "Danny's Reading Problem and the Fun He Had Fixing It." Nita shares the personal inspiration behind the book, drawing from her own experiences helping her son overcome reading challenges in the 1960s. She emphasizes the importance of a balanced approach, combining phonics and visual recognition, to make reading more accessible for all children. Kathy, the illustrator, provides a unique perspective on the...
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Bringing Laughter to the Darkest Places: An Inside Look at Clowns Without Borders
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In this special episode of the "Reading with Your Kids" podcast, host Jed Doherty sits down with Tim Cunningham, the Interim Executive Director of Clowns Without Borders, to discuss the organization's mission of bringing laughter and joy to children and families experiencing adversity around the world. Cunningham explains how Clowns Without Borders sends professional performers - including clowns, actors, acrobats, and magicians - to war-torn regions, refugee camps, and areas impacted by natural disasters to provide a much-needed respite for children. He emphasizes the importance of allowing...
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Monsters, Money & Military Moms!
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Hey there, fellow book lovers! This episode of Reading with Your Kids was jam-packed with some seriously awesome authors and their incredible books. Let me give you the scoop! First up, we had the delightful Lisa Maggiore, who's celebrating the release of the third book in her "Ava the Monster Slayer" graphic novel series. Ava and her friends are back for another adventure, this time taking on ghosts, monsters, and even a troop of gnomes during a sleepover at school. Lisa shared how her background as a social worker influenced the story, and how her talented cousin, Ross Felton, brought the...
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Overcoming Anxiety, Building Confidence: Children's Books that Empower
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Join us for an exciting episode of Reading with Your Kids as we dive into the wonderful world of children's books! We had the pleasure of chatting with three talented authors who are sharing their latest works and insights on engaging young readers. First up, we welcomed back the delightful Carrie Finison to discuss her new picture book, "Pigs Dig a Road." Carrie took us on a hilarious journey with a construction crew of pigs working to build a road to the county fair. We learned how Carrie drew inspiration from the iconic Richard Scarry books and made a conscious effort to feature a female...
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Pumpkins, Pigs and Serving Others
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On this episode of Reading with Your Kids, host Jed Doherty had the pleasure of speaking with two talented children's book authors - Jean Huxtable Hammersky and Tina Neely. Jean shared the delightful story behind her book Parker's Pumpkin. She described how a young boy named Parker and his grandma plant a mysteriously large seed, only to watch it grow into a gigantic pumpkin that takes over their whole living room! Jean highlighted the intergenerational and community-building themes in the story, as the town comes together to celebrate the oversized gourd with a big pumpkin pie...
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From Graphs To Giggles, Making Math Fun!
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If you're looking to spark your child's love for numbers and data, you'll want to check out "Daphne Draws Data" - a charming new book from data visualization expert Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic. In this fun and engaging story, readers meet Daphne, a unique dragon who uses her artistic talents to bring data to life through colorful graphs and charts. As Jed and Cole chatted, it was clear that Cole has a true passion for making math and data accessible and enjoyable for kids. "Graphs are just a visual language of numbers," she explained, "and we can use them to help kids solve problems and understand...
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Navigating the Reading Wars: One Family's Experience
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If you're a parent who's ever struggled to help your child learn to read, you'll definitely want to check out this episode of the Reading with Your Kids podcast. Jed Doherty sits down with Dr. Irene Daria, author of the memoir "I Didn't Believe Him," to discuss her personal journey of helping her son overcome reading difficulties in school. Dr. Daria shares a relatable story that many parents can probably identify with. When her son came home from kindergarten, frustrated that the school wasn't teaching him to read, she initially brushed off his concerns, trusting that the teachers knew what...
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Lyrical Journeys and Echolocation: Exploring Unique Perspectives in Children's Literature
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In this episode of Reading with Your Kids, host Jed Doherty had the pleasure of speaking with two talented children's book authors - Michelle Schaub and Ty Trotter. Michelle Schaub shared insights into her two latest books, "A Place for Rain" and "Leafy Landmarks: Travels with Trees." "A Place for Rain" is a lyrical story about a classroom that comes together to build a rain garden, teaching kids about the importance of green infrastructure and capturing rainwater to prevent pollution. Michelle emphasized her goal of empowering young readers to take small, impactful actions to help the...
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Celebrating Culture, Community, and Emotional Intelligence
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In this captivating episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with acclaimed author Angie Cruz about her delightful new children's book, Angelica and La Guira. Angie shared the inspiring story behind her book, which follows a young girl named Angelica who receives a special family heirloom - an instrument called the La guira - from her grandfather in the Dominican Republic. Angie passionately described the unique La guira instrument, a tin can-like percussion tool with a cheese grater-esque surface, played with a metal comb. She explained how the La guira is deeply rooted in Latin...
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Superheroes, Siblings, and Spellbinding Stories
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This was a fun and insightful episode of the podcast! We got to chat with the creative duo behind the beloved "Princess in Black" book series, Shannon and Dean Hale. They shared the backstory on how they came up with the idea - it all started when their young daughter made a comment about princesses not wearing black. Shannon and Dean saw an opportunity to create a superhero princess who protects her kingdom, and the rest is history! The Hales have such a great collaborative process, bouncing ideas off each other and letting their creativity flow. They emphasized the importance of making...
info_outlineIn this episode of "Reading with Your Kids," host Jed Doherty welcomes back author Rob Renzetti to discuss the second book in his spooky middle-grade trilogy, "The Twisted Tower of Endless Torment." Renzetti shares his excitement for writing the sequel, explaining how he had a clear vision for the series even before the first book was published.
Renzetti talks about the challenges of meeting the publisher's deadlines, but how he ultimately decided to release the books in the summer to coincide with the Halloween season, as the stories have a delightfully creepy vibe. Jed and Renzetti bond over their shared love of horror movies and how they've used spooky content to connect with their kids.
The conversation then shifts to Renzetti's background in animation, including his time at the prestigious CalArts program and his early career working on shows like "Batman: The Animated Series." Renzetti offers advice for aspiring authors and illustrators, emphasizing the importance of creating content that you personally enjoy.
Later, Jed introduces author Sandy Whiting, who discusses her new middle-grade book, "Meatball Man Head Detective: Case of the Missing Pepper Shaker." Whiting shares the fun, imaginative origins of the story, which she developed with her own children. They explore the role of speech therapy and language development, and how Whiting's work as a speech-language pathologist has influenced her creative writing.
With a mix of engaging interviews, practical advice, and a touch of spooky fun, this episode of "Reading with Your Kids" is sure to delight listeners of all ages.
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