The Chicago Toys And Game Fair is happeing this weekend! Visit www.ChiTag.com and use the promo code READ to save big on tickets! If you're looking for a children's book that will spark your kid's imagination and love of reading, you'll want to check out "American Stonehenge: The Adventures of Jimmy and Andrew" by Mike Goldstein. In this delightful…

Join the Reading With Your Kids Podcast at this year's most exciting family event - The Chicago Toy & Game Fair! November 9 & 10. Visit www.chitag.com and use the promo code READ to save big on tickets! In this episode of the Reading with Your Kids podcast, host Jed Doherty had engaging conversations with two guests who are making a big impact in c…

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Join The Reading With Your Kids Podcast At The Chicago Toy & Game Fair - November 9 & 10. Use the promo code READ to save big on tickets! On the latest episode of the Reading with Your Kids podcast, host Jed Doherty had the pleasure of chatting with three inspiring guests - author Shannon Stocker, her daughter Cassidy, and children's book writer Am…

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Hey there fellow book lovers! In this episode of Reading with Your Kids, host Jed Doherty had the pleasure of chatting with two talented children's authors - Bruce Hale and Anne Marie Riley Guertin. First up, Jed welcomed Bruce Hale, the author of the delightfully goofy "Outer Space Mystery Pizza Club" book series. Bruce shared the fun premise behi…

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In this episode of Reading With Your Kids, Jed Doherty chats with children's book author Jodi Meltzer about her latest release, "Your Face Lights Up the World." Jodi shares the inspiring story behind this certified great read, which focuses on themes of self-esteem and self-acceptance. Jodi explains how this book was a departure from her previous w…

If you're passionate about education and supporting underserved communities, you'll love this episode of the Reading with Your Kids podcast. Jed Doherty sits down with Summer Schneider, the head of school at Legacy College Prep, a charter school in the South Bronx that's making a big difference in the lives of its students. Summer shares the inspir…

Hey there, reading fans! If you're looking for a fun-filled family weekend, you won't want to miss the upcoming Chicago Toy and Game Fair. Our good friend Mary Couzins, the founder of this amazing event, joined us on the show to give us all the exciting details. But that's not all - we also had the pleasure of chatting with author Leokatia George a…

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Be sure to join Reading With Your Kids at the Chicago Toy & Game Fair, November 9 & 10. Visit www.ChiTag.com and use the promo code READ to save big on tickets! Hey there, fellow podcast fans! Jed Doherty is back with another exciting episode of Reading With Your Kids, and this one's got something special in store. Jed kicks things off by inviting …

Looking for a fun family activity? Be sure to check out the Chicago Toy & Game Fair, November 9 & 10! Save on tickets by visiting www.ChiTag.com and use the promo code READ! In this episode of Reading With Your Kids Jedlie welcomed children's author Kim Larson to chat about her early reader book, "Goats Boat Won't Float." Kim explained the key diff…

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 you…

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Reading With Your Kids Is Coming To The 2024 Chicago Toy & Game Fair - use the promo code READ at www.Chitag.com 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 Ele…

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…

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…

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 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 w…

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…

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 inspi…

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 cha…

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 mi…

In this captivating episode, host Jed Doherty sits down with children's book authors Kari Lavelle and Megan Perry to explore the powerful narratives behind their latest works. Kari Lavelle shares the inspiring story of how James Earl Jones, the iconic voice of Darth Vader, overcame a childhood stutter to find his remarkable voice. As a speech patho…

In this episode of Reading with Your Kids, we had the pleasure of chatting with two amazing children's book authors - Morgan Christie and Sarah H. Fowler. Buckle up, because these conversations were packed with insights on the power of literature to bring us together. First up, we met Morgan Christie, the author of the beautiful picture book "I Too…

Today on Reading with Your Kids, we had the pleasure of chatting with not one, but two talented children's authors - Paolo Mazzucato and Jay Foreman. These guys really know how to spin a yarn that'll capture the hearts and imaginations of kids (and kids-at-heart) everywhere. First up, we welcomed back our old friend Paolo, who's celebrating the rel…

If you're a fan of interactive storytelling, pick-your-own-adventure books, or just good old-fashioned spooky tales, this episode of Reading with Your Kids is a must-listen! We had the pleasure of chatting with two talented authors who are bringing these genres to life for middle-grade readers. First up, we welcomed back PJ Hoover, the mastermind b…

In this special episode of "Reading with Your Kids," host Jed Doherty introduces listeners to the talented cast of the brand new podcast "Guardians of the Game." Set to debut on September 18, 2024, this show is the latest addition to the "Reading with Your Kids" family and promises an epic adventure for listeners of all ages. The cast includes Dung…

Hey there fellow book lovers! In this episode of Reading With Your Kids, we had the pleasure of chatting with two amazing authors who are using their books to make a real difference. First up, we spoke with Dagmara Sitek, the author of the Courage Tale series. Dagmara shared the inspiring story behind these books, which follow the journeys of resil…

In this captivating episode of the "Reading with Your Kids" podcast, host Jed Doherty welcomes two talented children's authors, Leia Barrett and Abbi Lee, to celebrate their engaging book series. Leia Barrett shares the inspiration behind her debut children's book, "The Odd Dog," the first in a series featuring a quirky, lovable mutt. Leia explains…

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 overc…

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…

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 b…

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 …

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 g…

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 …

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. Dar…

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 com…

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 i…

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 opport…

This was a really special episode of Reading with Your Kids! We got to chat with two awesome children's book authors - Charlotte Cheng and Rami Jandali. Charlotte shared the touching story behind her new book "I Miss You Most." It's all about a young girl who misses her grandfather in Taiwan after he passes away. Charlotte opened up about the perso…

Get ready for a captivating journey into the world of kid's books! In this episode, host Jed Doherty chats with two talented authors who are bringing their unique visions to life. First up, we meet Mary Trudeau, the brilliant mind behind the debut children's book "A Tale of Two Planets." Mary shares how her work in environmental conservation inspir…

On this episode of the Reading with Your Kids podcast, host Jed Doherty had the pleasure of chatting with two talented children's book authors - Annie Wyatt and Chris Strassel. Annie Wyatt joined us from Charlotte, North Carolina to discuss her new picture book "A Horse in the Castle." Annie shared how her love of horses, especially after volunteer…

In this episode of the Reading with Your Kids podcast, host Jed Doherty has an engaging conversation with two very different guests - children's author Diana Renn and author Kevin M Hall. First, Jed speaks with Diana Renn about her "Backyard Rangers" eco-mystery series, which follows a group of young wildlife detectives investigating environmental …