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Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Release Date: 12/06/2023

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Reading With Your Kids Podcast

In this episode, host Jed Doherty chats with two talented authors who are bringing diverse cultural traditions to life through their heartwarming children's books.  First up, Jed welcomes Mariana Rios Ramirez, author of the picture book "Abuelita's Gift: A Dia de los Muertos Story." Mariana shares the inspiration behind her book, which follows a young girl named Julieta as she prepares to honor her beloved grandmother during the vibrant Dia de los Muertos celebration. Jed and Mariana dive into the rich history and traditions of this Mexican holiday, discussing how it provides a beautiful...

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Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Looking For A Fun Family Activity? Join the Reading With Your Kids Podcast at the 2024 Chicago Toy & Game Fair! Please visit and use the promo code READ to save on tickets. If you're a parent looking to ignite a passion for reading in your kids, this episode of the Reading with Your Kids podcast is a must-listen! Host Jed Doherty sits down with two talented creators who are using the power of storytelling to celebrate diverse cultures and inspire young minds. First up, Jed chats with Brian Anderson, the author and illustrator behind the beloved Sophie Jurassic Bark and Sophie...

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Join the Reading With Your Kids Podcast at the 2024 Chicagor Toy & Game Fair! Super fun family event. Visit and use the promo code READ at check out to save on tickets. If you're looking for some inspiring stories about the importance of reading, representation, and getting kids involved in diverse activities, you'll love this episode of the Reading with Your Kids podcast.  Host Jed Doherty sits down with two amazing guests - Dr. Trude Haecker, the chairperson of the board for Reach Out and Read, and Nia, the author, creator of the "Exploring All I Can Do" book series. First, Dr....

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Reading With Your Kids Is Coming To The 2024 Chicago Toy & Game Fair - use the promo code READ at to save on tickets On this episode of Reading With Your Kids Jed Doherty has a great chat with the author and illustrator of the new book "The Book of Belonging: Bible Stories for Kind and Contemplative Kids." Mariko Clark and Rachel Eleanor shared how they created this special collection of Bible stories that highlight the courage and stories of the amazing women in Scripture. They wanted to provide a resource that would inspire young readers, especially girls, to see themselves in these...

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This episode of Reading with Your Kids is a must-listen for anyone who loves imaginative stories, hilarious character voices, and the magic of co-authoring.  We're joined by the dynamic duo behind the "Stinky Stories" series, Chris Grabenstein and JJ Grabenstein, who take us on a delightful journey through their creative process. From the origins of their talking stuffed animal narrator, Stinky the skunk, to the irresistible charm of their fable retellings, these two creators clearly have a blast bringing their whimsical world to life. But it's not just the kids who will get a kick out of...

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Hey there, fellow parents and book lovers! Jed Doherty is back with another great episode of the Reading with Your Kids podcast, and this time he's got some truly inspiring guests to share. First up, Jed welcomes Shirley Lopez, the author of the children's picture book "Liz and the Heart Doctor." Shirley's daughter, Liz, was born with Down syndrome, and Shirley's books are all about celebrating Liz's journey and sharing her story in a positive, relatable way.  Shirley opens up about the initial shock of Liz's diagnosis and the challenges they faced, like Liz's open-heart surgery as a...

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Hey there, fellow book lovers! If you're looking for some fun and engaging reads for the kiddos, you're in the right place. The Reading with Your Kids podcast just had a blast chatting with two awesome authors - Steven Joseph and Meira Rosenberg. First up, we welcomed back Steven Joseph to talk about the latest book in his Snoodle series, "Snoodles in Space Escape from Zultraz." This wacky and imaginative series follows the adventures of Herbie Snoodleman and his trusty Snoodle vehicle, which runs on noodles instead of gas. In the new book, the Snoodle-verse gets even crazier as the kids try...

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In the latest episodes of the "Reading with Your Kids" podcast, host Jed Doherty had the pleasure of chatting with two talented children's authors, Laura Lee Rittman and Helen Rogosin. Their insightful discussions touched on themes of diversity, emotional intelligence, and the power of storytelling to connect and inspire young readers. First, Jed welcomed Laura Lee Rittman, who shared the heartwarming story behind her book "Lucky Ruby." This delightful tale celebrates the richness of interfaith families, as Ruby invites a classmate to experience the joys of both Christmas and Hanukkah....

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Jed Doherty sat down with Rebecca and Dan Burd, the brilliant minds behind the "Speak Life" program, and let me tell you, these two are on a mission!  The Speak Life musical was born out of the aftermath of the Columbine tragedy, when the Burds realized bullying was a serious issue that needed to be addressed head-on. They didn't just want to slap a band-aid on it - they wanted to create something that would really empower students and make a lasting difference. The key? Targeting not just the bullies and victims, but the often-overlooked bystanders who make up the majority of the student...

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In this episode of the Reading with Your Kids podcast, host Jed Doherty chats with two talented authors who are bringing diverse stories and cultural perspectives to young readers.  First up, Jed introduces Deeba Zargarpur,, the author of the new middle-grade novel "Farrah Noorzad and the Ring of Fate." Deeba shares how her own Afghan heritage inspired the story of a 12-year-old girl who discovers her jinn (supernatural being) lineage and goes on an epic quest. Deeba discusses the cultural significance of jinn in her upbringing and how she wanted to create a fun, magical world that also...

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Elliot Herland is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate his debut children's book "The Cloud Story". Elliot explained how the book came about through his daughter Katie Marquardt who illustrated it for her college portfolio. The book uses descriptive imagery of nature to teach children mindfulness techniques like breathing exercises. It takes readers on a journey through different landscapes while cueing them to breathe. Elliot discussed how he would tell the story to his kids as they fell asleep and how Katie encouraged him to write it down. He went through several revisions guided by her feedback. They worked with a publisher to edit and produce the book. Elliot hopes the book can help kids deal with anxiety and stress through meditation. He and Katie may collaborate on future books building off the characters and exploring new themes and stories.

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