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Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Release Date: 06/10/2025

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Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Exclusive Deals For Reading With Your Kids Listeners! Visit  and use the promo code READ to get 30% off The Better Microalgae – your ultimate daily nutrient boost! Visit and use the promo code READ to get 20% off the most delicious pork snacks ever. Visit and use the promo code READ to get an incredible 41% off their ultra cozy and comfy bedding. In this heartwarming episode, host Jed Doherty sits down with two inspiring children’s book authors—Mayra Cuevas and Janice Milluslich—to celebrate the power of family, culture, and inclusion in kids’ literature. First up, Mayra...

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Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Exclusive Deals For Reading With Your Kids Listeners! Visit  and use the promo code READ to get 30% off The Better Microalgae – your ultimate daily nutrient boost! Visit and use the promo code READ to get 20% off the most delicious pork snacks ever. Visit and use the promo code READ to get an incredible 41% off their ultra cozy and comfy bedding. In this heartfelt episode of Reading With Your Kids, host Jed Doherty welcomes two inspiring guests who are changing the way we talk to kids about life’s toughest moments. First up is Dr. Arian Hatefi, author of the debut middle grade novel...

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Exclusive Deals For Reading With Your Kids Listeners! Visit  and use the promo code READ to get 30% off The Better Microalgae – your ultimate daily nutrient boost! Visit and use the promo code READ to get 20% off the most delicious pork snacks ever. Visit and use the promo code READ to get an incredible 41% off their ultra cozy and comfy bedding. In this inspiring episode of Reading With Your Kids, we dive into the world of children’s literature with two incredible authors: James Ransome and Vanessa Johnson. James Ransome, celebrated illustrator and creator of the new wordless...

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Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Exclusive Deals For Reading With Your Kids Listeners! Visit  and use the promo code READ to get 30% off The Better Microalgae – your ultimate daily nutrient boost! Visit and use the promo code READ to get 20% off the most delicious pork snacks ever. Visit and use the promo code READ to get an incredible 41% off their ultra cozy and comfy bedding. In this lively episode of Reading With Your Kids, host Jed Doherty welcomes two fantastic authors—Cynthia Muchnick and SJ Engelman—for a fun, insightful conversation about their latest children’s books and the power of family reading....

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Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Exclusive Deals For Reading With Your Kids Listeners! Visit  and use the promo code READ to get 30% off The Better Microalgae – your ultimate daily nutrient boost! Visit and use the promo code READ to get 20% off the most delicious pork snacks ever. Visit and use the promo code READ to get an incredible 41% off their ultra cozy and comfy bedding. In this inspiring episode of Reading With Your Kids, host Jed Doherty welcomes two incredible guests—author Bob McKinnon and illustrator Nikkolas Smith—to discuss their powerful new picture books that tackle gratitude, social change, and...

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Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Exclusive Deals For Reading With Your Kids Listeners! Visit  and use the promo code READ to get 30% off The Better Microalgae – your ultimate daily nutrient boost! Visit and use the promo code READ to get 20% off the most delicious pork snacks ever. Visit and use the promo code READ to get an incredible 41% off their ultra cozy and comfy bedding. Join us for a delightful episode as we chat with two inspiring children’s authors: Tara J Hannon, creator of the charming chapter book series "The Only Ghost at School" and "The Only Ghost at Summer Camp," and Dr. Sheila Kanani, author of...

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Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Exclusive Deals For Reading With Your Kids Listeners! Visit  and use the promo code READ to get 30% off The Better Microalgae – your ultimate daily nutrient boost! Visit and use the promo code READ to get 20% off the most delicious pork snacks ever. Visit and use the promo code READ to get an incredible 41% off their ultra cozy and comfy bedding. Join us for a heartwarming episode as we celebrate the power of storytelling, family, and community with three inspiring guests: Dr. Artika Tyner, author of Amazing Africa, A to Z, and Justice Alan Page and his daughter Kamie Page, co-authors...

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Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Exclusive Deals For Reading With Your Kids Listeners! Visit  and use the promo code READ to get 30% off The Better Microalgae – your ultimate daily nutrient boost! Visit and use the promo code READ to get 20% off the most delicious pork snacks ever. Visit and use the promo code READ to get an incredible 41% off their ultra cozy and comfy bedding. In this episode, Jed welcomes two acclaimed authors: Abigail Hing Wen, discussing her brand new middle grade novel The Vale, and Jennifer Swanson, co-author of the fascinating nonfiction book Atlas Obscura Explorers Guide to Inventing the...

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Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Exclusive Deals For Reading With Your Kids Listeners! Visit  and use the promo code READ to get 30% off The Better Microalgae – your ultimate daily nutrient boost! Visit and use the promo code READ to get 20% off the most delicious pork snacks ever. Visit and use the promo code READ to get an incredible 41% off their ultra cozy and comfy bedding. Ever wondered what it's like to be the middle child? Lori Orlinski and her daughter Ellie are here to shed light on the unique experience in their heartwarming new picture book, "Being Middle." In a candid and charming conversation, this...

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Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Exclusive Deals For Reading With Your Kids Listeners! Visit  and use the promo code READ to get 30% off The Better Microalgae – your ultimate daily nutrient boost! Visit and use the promo code READ to get 20% off the most delicious pork snacks ever. Visit and use the promo code READ to get an incredible 41% off their ultra cozy and comfy bedding. Get ready for an exciting journey into the world of middle grade fiction with two incredible authors who are redefining storytelling for young readers! In this episode, we explore two captivating new middle grade novels that blend mystery,...

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Hey there, book lovers! This episode of Reading with Your Kids was a total blast, packed with two incredible authors who are changing the game in children's literature.
First up, we met Lauren Magaziner, the brilliant mind behind "The Incorruptibles," a middle-grade novel that turns the typical magic story on its head. Imagine a world where magic isn't all sparkly and wonderful, but actually a tool for oppression. Lauren's main character, Fiora, is a resistance fighter who's learning to fight magic with technology. It's like a superhero origin story, but with a twist that teaches kids about power, corruption, and the importance of looking beyond black and white thinking.
Then we switched gears to Ryan Kiscaden, who's doing something totally different with his "Next Up" book series. Ryan's on a mission to make skilled trades look cool to kids. His book "The Air Came to a Stop" isn't just about HVAC and plumbing - it's about showing children that trades are heroic, important work. He's challenging the old narrative that college is the only path to success and showing kids that being a plumber or HVAC technician can be an awesome, fulfilling career.
Both authors share a similar passion: helping kids understand the world is complex, nuanced, and full of opportunities. Lauren does it through a magical adventure that challenges moral absolutes, while Ryan does it by celebrating the everyday heroes who keep our world running.
The conversation was full of laughs, insights, and those magical moments that make reading with kids so special. Whether you're interested in magical resistance fighters or the heroes who fix our water heaters, this episode had something for everyone.
The big takeaway? Reading isn't just about entertainment - it's about opening minds, challenging assumptions, and showing kids that heroes come in all shapes and sizes.
So grab a book, cuddle up with your kids, and get ready to explore some incredible stories!

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