Podcast Episodes

Time Travel, Weightlifting, and Big Dreams: Powering Kids' Stories

In this inspiring episode of the Reading With Your Kids Podcast, Jed welcomes two incredible creators whose stories celebrate history, heart, and big…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

i Was Chuck Berry's Roadie for a Night: Buzz McLain & Grace Gidman on Kids' Books and Big Imagination

This episode of the Reading With Your Kids Podcast is a joyful celebration of creativity, family reading, and the power of stories to travel across g…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Heroes of 1776: Janie Nitze Is Teaching Kids the Real Courage Behind the Declaration

In this inspiring episode of Reading With Your Kids, Jed welcomes Janie Nitze, co-author of the picture book Heroes of 1776, to shine a light on the …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Korean Folk Tales & Big Feelings: Stories that Heal

In this warm and wide-ranging episode of Reading With Your Kids, Jed welcomes two guests who are using stories to nurture both imagination and emotio…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rare Genes, Big Hearts & Grouchy Groundhogs: Stories That Help Kids Shine

In this inspiring episode, Jed welcomes two wonderful guests whose work helps kids feel seen, valued, and excited about reading.

First, Jed talks wit…

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Hands, Hearts, and Habitats: ASL, Deaf Culture, and Rainforest Conservation

In this uplifting episode, Jed welcomes back Kathy McMillan, ASL interpreter, children's librarian, and creator of the new picture book series "Sign …

2 months ago

Being Brave Even When You're Scared

Join host Jed Doherty for a heartwarming, dog-filled episode of the Reading With Your Kids podcast, featuring two picture books that celebrate courag…

2 months ago

Just Enough: The Tidy Dad's Philosophy for Stuff, Space, and Sanity

In this episode, Jed welcomes Tyler Moore, better known as Tidy Dad, to talk about his book "Tidy Up Your Life." Tyler shares how a season of overwhe…

2 months ago

Dark Thrills & Noble Quests: Using Story to Talk About Values with Kids

In this episode of Reading With Your Kids, Jed welcomes two very different – but beautifully complementary – guests whose books open the door to big …

2 months ago

All the Ways We Learn and Love: Neurodivergent Kids & Brave Dogs

In this inspiring episode of Reading With Your Kids, Jed welcomes two wonderful picture book creators who are helping families talk about big feeling…

2 months ago