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Reading With Your Kids Podcast
Release Date: 02/20/2024
Reading With Your Kids Podcast
Wow, what an insightful and heartwarming conversation we had on the podcast today! We were joined by the dynamic duo behind the new picture book "Home" - author Matt de la Peña and illustrator Loren Long. These two creative minds really clicked as they shared the story behind their collaborative process. Matt explained that "Home" explores the evolving concept of home, inspired by his observations during the pandemic. He was fascinated by how homes took on new roles and how nature started to reclaim spaces. Loren, the perfect match for bringing these big ideas to life, shared how he relished...
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If you're looking to whip up some delicious and nutritious meals for your family, you'll want to tune in to this episode featuring renowned chef Pete Evans. Pete is the author of the new cookbook "Healthy Food for Healthy Kids," and he's here to share his passion for wholesome, flavorful recipes that the whole crew will love. Pete has had an impressive culinary career, from hosting TV shows like "Movable Feast" to traveling the U.S. and cooking with top chefs. But his true mission is helping families like yours discover the joys of home-cooked, nutrient-dense meals. In this chat, he explains...
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If you're a parent, grandparent, or anyone who loves sharing stories with the little ones in your life, this episode of Reading with Your Kids is a must-listen! Host Jed Doherty sits down with two talented authors - Shaun David Hutchinson and Marie Nichols - to dive into the power of imagination, identity, and the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren. First up, we chat with Shaun David Hutchinson about his new middle-grade novel, "A Home for Unusual Monsters." Shaun shares his passion for writing stories that merge the absurd and the weird with real life, creating characters...
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Justice Alan Page and his daughter Kamie joined us for a delightful conversation about their latest children's book, "Baking Up Love." This heartwarming story celebrates the special bond between a young girl and her grandfather as they bake cupcakes together. Justice Alan Page has certainly accomplished a lot in his life. He is a member of the NFL Hall Of Fame, a former Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. But he shared that the true joys come from the time he spends with his grandchildren. "There is nothing else like it in the world,"...
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Get ready for an inspiring episode of Reading with Your Kids! We're chatting with the talented authors behind two exciting new middle-grade books - Lydia Wayman and Cristina Rouvalis, the co-authors of "Snoopers and Sneakers," and Scott Feld, the author of "DAX to the Max: Blah Blah Blobs vs. the Power Pods." First up, Lydia and Cristina take us inside their delightful novel "Snoopers and Sneakers." This heartwarming story follows two very different sixth-grade girls - one who's autistic and cat-obsessed, the other a "dethroned social butterfly" - as they team up to clear their beloved...
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In this jam-packed episode of Reading with Your Kids, host Jed Doherty had the pleasure of chatting with some fascinating authors about empowering young people to live their best lives. First up was Dr. Ran Anbar, a pediatric pulmonologist who discovered the incredible mind-body connection after working with a patient who could literally think himself into an asthma attack. This led Dr. Anbar on a journey to learn about the power of positive self-talk, inner wisdom, and tools like self-hypnosis. He shares these insights in his book "The Life Guide for Teens: Harnessing Your Inner Power...
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Calling all nature-loving bookworms! In this captivating episode, we dive into the world of children's literature that celebrates our deep connection to the earth. Join Jed as he chats with two talented authors, Kate Shooltz and Becky Bell, who are using their creative powers to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards. First up, we meet Kate, the brilliant mind behind the picture book "Kate the Earthling." Kate shares her personal journey of discovering the concept of "biophilia" - the innate human love for the natural world. She explains how this passion has blossomed into her...
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Hop on board as we chat with the delightful duo behind the charming children's book "Theodore, the Sloth Who Wants to Race"! JL McCreedy and her husband Sam join us from the beautiful country of Italy to share the heartwarming story behind their sloth-tastic tale. It turns out Theodore the sloth wasn't just a silly idea - he was actually born out of a low point in JL and Sam's own lives. As they were feeling frustrated with their own dreams and ambitions, comparing themselves to a determined-yet-slow-moving sloth sparked their creativity. With Sam's veterinary expertise on these unique...
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In this episode of Reading with Your Kids, host Jed Doherty explores a diverse range of children's books that aim to inspire, empower, and connect young readers. First up Jed welcomes back author Monica Mancillas to discuss her new middle grade romcom, "Taco Tuesday." Monica shares how the book's dual-perspective narrative explores the challenges and emotions of 12-year-olds, as the main characters, Julian and Dulce, navigate the complexities of moving, family dynamics, and budding relationships. The conversation delves into the unique considerations of writing for different age groups,...
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Get ready for an inspiring and heartwarming episode of the Reading with Your Kids podcast! Today, we're chatting with two incredible authors who are using their talents to make a real difference in the lives of young readers. First up, we'll be talking to Hannah Jessen Conway about her beautiful new picture book, "Love Sounds Like." Hannah's story is a personal one - it was inspired by the journey of her own son who was born profoundly deaf. As Hannah shares, learning of her son's hearing loss was a major adjustment, but it also sparked an incredible idea. "Love Sounds Like" explores the...
info_outlineBarbara Dee is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new middle grade novel Unstuck. She discusses how the novel explores the challenges a 7th grader named Lila faces with family turmoil as her older sister resists college and the loss of her best friend. Barbara emphasizes using humor to make serious topics more palatable for middle grade readers. She reflects on how her own children's experiences with changing friendships influenced the story. Both Barbara and host Jed Doherty agree that reading books together allows parents and children opportunities for important conversations about resilience when dealing with difficult situations. They encourage sharing the reading experience as a way to build stronger relationships and foster communication between parents and kids.
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