Fostering Literacy, Inclusion and a Love of Learning
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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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Empowering Female Voices in Scripture & Movement
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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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Unleashing Imagination With Stinky Stories
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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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How One Girl With Down Syndrome Is Changing The Narrative
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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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Snoodle Shenanigans and Heartwarming Mysteries
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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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Embracing Diversity & Imagination
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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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Turning Bystanders Into Upstanders
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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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Magical Creatures & Cultural Connections
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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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Exploring Empathy & Kindness
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If you're a fan of thought-provoking young adult fiction that tackles big themes, you'll want to check out our latest episode of Reading with Your Kids. We had the pleasure of chatting with author Andrea Torrey Balsara about her urban fantasy novel "The Great and the Small," which blends elements of dystopia and features some fascinating animal characters. Andrea shared the fascinating backstory behind her decision to center the story around rats - she was intrigued by the historical impact of the bubonic plague and saw rats as a formidable "opponent" for humanity. But beyond the unique...
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Inspiring Kids To Make A Difference
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Wow, what an inspiring conversation we had with Jesse Bennett and Joana Pastro! These two children's book authors are doing such amazing work to empower kids and celebrate diverse cultures. First, we chatted with Jesse about her book "Ripple," which is all about the power of small actions to make a big difference. She shared how her own yoga and mindfulness practice has helped her connect with herself and find that inner light, and how she wants to pass that on to kids through her stories. Jesse had some great tips for parents on simple breathing exercises and ways to help kids slow down in...
info_outlineJessica Gold and Brian Werts are on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Jessica's children's book "The Winner at Being Me." Jessica discusses how the book explores children finding their hidden talents. Brian shares how he brought the characters to life through illustration. Jed reflects on challenges raising two different children and their interests. The guests discuss the importance of finding hobbies to build confidence and self-esteem in kids. Brian emphasizes practicing art daily. Jessica shares her next project with Brian about connecting generations through stickball and technology. They emphasize the value of direct collaboration between authors and illustrators. The conversation concludes with Jessica and Brian promoting literacy and exploring future events together.
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