Parenting & Bonding w/ Children's Books (Aidyn's Books)
66 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsAs parents, we want to instill messages in our children’s mind that they will remember forever. Those messages are the values and keys to life they will carry with them into the real world. Did you know that children’s books can be used as a tool to raise good humans? To have conversations with our kids that matter most? Join us on this journey as we spotlight talented authors and their beautiful books. Books that act as tools to create dialogue and bond with our children. Learn how to walk away from storytime with not just a story, but tools for life!
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Serving Joy in Every Page: Winsome Bingham on Children's Literature - Encore Presentation
November 23, 2023 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBThis episode is our favorite annual Thanksgiving special and we are excited to dive into it with our special guest, Winsome Bingham. A US Army veteran and educator, Winsome is the author of the delightful children's book "Soul Food Sunday". In the first segment of the episode, Winsome shares about her creative process, passion for cooking, and love for capturing the beauty of submarines in photographs. She also explains why she believes recipes should never be a secret and encourages us to ...
Embracing Adventure, Imagination, & Homeschooling Insights with Courtney B. Dunlap
November 17, 2023 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBHave you ever been captivated by a child's expansive imagination? Have you wondered at the transformative power of books in a child's life? We've been exploring these themes with Courtney B Dunlap, author of The Rumble Hunters and a dedicated home educator. Courtney, a former mental health professional and now a mother of four, took us on an inspiring journey from her initial hesitation about homeschooling to her eventual embrace of it as a pivotal part of her family's life. Courtney opened...
Crafting Courage in Kids: How 'Hurricamp' by Steph Katzovi Inspires Young Independence
November 09, 2023 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBWelcome to a journey of independence, resilience, and family bonding in this episode of Parenting & Bonding w/ children's Books, as we sit down with author Steph Katzovi. Discover her inspiring chapter book, 'Hurricamp,' where childhood memories of summer camp blend into a tale of growth and self-discovery. Steph's story dives into the heart of a young girl's quest for autonomy, spiced with humor and the wild winds of a hurricane, offering a perfect metaphor for the tumultuous path of growin...
Crafting Courage in Kids: How 'Hurricamp!' by Steph Katzovi Inspires Young Independence
November 09, 2023 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBWelcome to a journey of independence, resilience, and family bonding in this episode of Parenting & Bonding w/ children's Books, as we sit down with author Steph Katzovi. Discover her inspiring chapter book, 'Hurricamp,' where childhood memories of summer camp blend into a tale of growth and self-discovery. Steph's story dives into the heart of a young girl's quest for autonomy, spiced with humor and the wild winds of a hurricane, offering a perfect metaphor for the tumultuous path of growin...
Unlocking Parent-Child Ties through Musical Storytime with Amanda Seibert
November 02, 2023 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBHave you ever sung your child to sleep and felt that incredible bond, that unique connection that only a lullaby can create? That's precisely the magic we explore with Amanda Seibert, founder of Mama Sing My Song. Amanda shares her wonderful journey of turning her child's name into a lullaby that eventually inspired her to establish her unique venture. This episode offers a deep dive into the powerful role music can play in enhancing parent-child bonding and a child's overall development. ...
Dive into Dork Diaries: A Heartfelt Chat with Rachel Renée & Nikki Russell
October 26, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBPrepare for an enlightening conversation with the mother-daughter powerhouse behind the beloved children's book series, "Dork Diaries." Rachel and Nikki, take us on a captivating journey behind the pages, revealing the magic and messages that have resonated with millions of young readers worldwide. Ever wondered how humor can be a gentle bridge to address serious topics in children's books? Dive into the vibrant world of Nikki Maxwell, and see how laughter serves as a backdrop to teach emp...
The Family That Reads Together: A Conversation with Peter H. & Henry 'Rocket' Reynolds
October 19, 2023 05:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBGet set for a heartwarming discussion with New York Times bestselling author Peter H Reynolds and his budding storyteller son, Henry Rocket Reynolds. Can you remember the bedtime stories that sparked your imagination and filled your dreams with magic? Remember that feeling? We rekindle that love for stories as they weave enchanting tales about their creative process, their mission of healing through storytelling, and their latest creation "All We Need Is Love and a Really Soft Pillow!". Wh...
Exploring the Power of Children's Literature with Author-Illustrator Violet LeMay
October 05, 2023 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBCan a book transform your home and foster deeper connections within your family? Tune in as we unpack this intriguing concept with the talented author-illustrator Violet LeMay. Violet, who has illustrated 44 books, six of which she has authored, takes us on a journey behind the scenes of her award-winning book, Let's Be Friends. A beautiful exploration of friendship and diversity, this title embodies Violet's belief that we can all be friends, even when there are differences between us. We d...
Discovering Eco Happiness: Parenting, Nature and Emotional Health with Sandi Schwartz
September 28, 2023 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBJoin us as we engage in a heartwarming conversation with author Sandi Schwartz, who shares about her book Sky's Search for Eco Happiness. Sandi, the founder and director of the Eco Happiness Project, takes us on a journey through her background, experiences of parenting two school-aged children, and her interesting take on the varying humidity levels in Florida and Dallas. With Sandi, we reminisce about growing up in New Jersey and even unearth a surprising connection to her book. She unveil...
Children's Books, Bonding, and the Importance of Read Alouds with Eleni Fuiaxis
September 21, 2023 05:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBWhat if a single children's book could bridge the gap between parents and their young ones, fostering empathy, understanding, and a love for reading? This episode promises to deliver on that thought, as we welcome Eleni Fuiaxis to our show. Eleni is a mother, teacher, and published author, whose children's book "Picky Patrick" is making waves in the world of parenting and education. During a candid conversation, she unfolds her incredible journey of self-discovery that led her to create thi...
Inspiring Young Change-Makers with 'Good Eggs': Meet Author Sandy Ciaramitaro
September 14, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBWhat if there existed a magical world where little eggs journeyed across the globe, learned various cultures, and served their communities? Welcome to the wonderous world of 'Good Eggs', crafted by the charismatic author and teacher, Sandy Ciaramitaro. Her love for storytelling ignited during her childhood and has evolved into a series of children's books that instill virtues, celebrate diversity, and emphasize on community service. These books don't just narrate stories, they create an enri...
Enriching Minds with Stories: The Power of Reading & Its Impact on Child Development w/ Timothy Stuetz
July 27, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBEvery story has a beginning, and for our guest, Timothy Stuetz, it started with a box of bears mysteriously delivered to his doorstep and an offhand remark from his mother. The result? A thrilling journey into the world of children's books and the creation of 86 whimsical tales (at the time of the recording), each filled with lessons on reaching one's potential. In our chat, Timothy unravels his unique writing process and how he often weaves unexpected elements, like nonviolent communication...
The Secret to Raising a Math Whiz (It's Not What You Think!) w/ Dave Cole
July 20, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBGet ready for an incredible episode that's all about helping your child grow and thrive through the magic of reading! Our special guest, Dave Cole, has a passion for both math and storytelling, and he's here to share his fantastic book series, 'The Math Kids,' which is all about learning and adventure. In this heartwarming conversation, Dave tells us how reading with your child can be a wonderful way to nurture their development. He explains how he came up with the idea for his exciting mat...
Lyn Sisson-Talbert, Author 'Jingle Jangle' - Special Holiday Episode
December 01, 2022 06:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBSupport the show Wanna be on the show? We're always looking for great authors and educators to join us. Check out the website and share your mission with us! Apply To Be On The Show
Winsome Bingham's Coretta Scott King Honor Book, 'Soul Food Sunday' (Special Thanksgiving Holiday Episode)
November 22, 2022 22:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBChildren's book author, Winsome Bingham, joins us for a discussion around Black family tradition, diversity in books, and her Coretta Scott King Award Winning Book, 'Soul Food Sunday'. Learn more about Winsome Bingham >> https://binghamwrites.com/ Grab the book Soul Food Sunday by Winsome Bingham, illustrated by C. G. Esperanza >> https://amzn.to/3d4sE2h Connect with Winsome Bingham on: >> Instagram: https://instagram.com/ArmyVetFive >> Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ArmyVet5 ...
The Stories Behind Adoption for Children w/ Anna Maria DiDio
November 17, 2022 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBWe often hear about adoption from the adoptive parent’s point of view. Rarely do we get to step into the mind of a child and learn what the experience is for them. Once the actual adoption process is finalized, it’s easy to negate all the emotions the child experiences. And while adoption is beautiful, the child often struggles through trauma, separation, and loss. Before children can even explore adjusting to this new life, their emotions around adoption deserve our attention. Thi...
Building Family and Community Through Books w/ Leslie Gang of Hindi's Libraries
November 14, 2022 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBOver the last few years, we’ve all taken the time to consider exactly what family means to us. We would venture into the world avoiding unfamiliar people, sanitizing multiple times a day– all to keep our family safe. What a crazy time! A time that made us realize what matters the most, family. A group of people, blood-related or not, that loves and cares for each other because, at the end of the day, Family is Forever. In this episode, we have Leslie Gang in our author spotlight! Les...
Advocating for Our Children’s Mental Health w/ Dr. Tamera Foley
November 10, 2022 06:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBThe past few years have drastically changed our way of living. It changes the way we communicate, work, and educate our children. While we are so busy adjusting to change, we often forget that our children also need support. Today, the author spotlight is on Dr. Tamera Foley, a veteran educator and advocate for children's trauma and mental health issues. She is passionate about helping parents and children practice mindfulness, and self-care, and create healthy habits that support t...
Advocating for Our Children’s Mental Health with Dr. Tamera Foley
November 10, 2022 06:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBThe past few years have drastically changed our way of living. It changes the way we communicate, work, and educate our children. While we are so busy adjusting to change, we often forget that our children also need support. Today, the author spotlight is on Dr. Tamera Foley, a veteran educator and advocate for children's trauma and mental health issues. She is passionate about helping parents and children practice mindfulness, and self-care, and create healthy habits that support t...
Teaching Our Children to Choose Their Own Attitude w/ Wendy Fedan
November 07, 2022 06:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBHave you ever been in a situation where your child wakes up as Mr. Grumpy pants, and you feel like you’re walking on eggshells around them? Their negative energy affects you and everyone else in the household, and they have no idea how to deal with the bad attitude. What we can do to help them as parents is to show the flip side of what it will look like if they choose to be in a good mood. This author spotlight is on Wendy Fedan! Wendy is a full-time illustrator, caricaturist, and ...
How Children’s Books Create Compassion and Connection w/ Michael John Sullivan
November 03, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBDid you know that reading books together creates a warm, emotional bond between you and your children? They help create a special connection, not only a parent-children bond but also a link to encourage us to dream. This episode’s author spotlight is on Michael John Sullivan; if the name sounds familiar, there may be a couple of reasons why. Michael is a multi-talented, award-winning writer and author, a podcast host, and an advocate for humanity as a whole. He co-authored the b...
Tackling Great Big Feelings with Way Past Books w/ Hallee Adelman
October 31, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBWhat are you feeling right now? Happy? Sad? Lonely? Something you can’t quite describe? With so many emotions to feel, it can be overwhelming. And if it’s overwhelming for us– imagine how your kids may be feeling! The best we can do to help our children is to create the space to allow the hard conversation to happen and help to guide them through. Today, the author spotlight is on Hallee Adelman, a picture book author, veteran educator, and film producer. Hallee uses her positive ene...
How Parents and Teachers Model a Love for Reading w/ Melissa Nikohl
October 27, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBEver wonder why some kids take to reading a bit more than others? Especially at home, when you ask them to read aloud, they may feel like it's a school assignment rather than an engaging activity. We play an important role in modeling reading for our kids. Children learn through observation and modeling, and we, as caregivers (teachers too!), are the main influencers to motivate them to read more. Melissa Nikhol has been an educator for 11 years and actively advocates for parent...
Let's Practice Sounds and Speech with Books! w/ Payal Burnham
October 24, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBDoes your child talk comfortably at home but behave differently around other people? Like when they need to go back to school, they tend to be more reserved, shy, and quiet. Our children go through a lot of changes in their life, and those transitions may result in fear and anxiety that can affect their communication skills. As parents, we want to help our children adapt to change and become more comfortable speaking their minds. Today, the author's spotlight is on Payal Burnham, a r...
Do Your Kids Know How To Problem Solve? w/ Sari Karplus
October 20, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBDo your children have a best toy buddy? That one friend who is always by their side. A playmate and companion just like Buzz LightYear to Andy in Toy Story. Our children have a special bond with their toys. For some children, a robot model is not just a toy but a robot friend. If that’s your kid, this episode is for you! Sari Karplus is back for another author spotlight with the second series of her book Robotastic! Jake and the Giant Beach. With her background in improv, a deca...
Is My Friend Really My Friend? w/ Jessica Speer
October 17, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBRemember the time when you had a FQ (friendship quarrel) with your BFF? How do you handle the situation? Do you feel that friend is a real friend or not really a friend? Because the truth is even best friends don't always get along, and that is OKAY! The author's spotlight is on Jessica Speer today. With her master's degree in Social Science, Jessica explores the social-emotional topics and ways that connect kids' relationships. Her book, BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends): A Girl...
Author Spotlight: Is My Friend Really My Friend? With Jessica Speer
October 17, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBRemember the time when you had a FQ (friendship quarrel) with your BFF? How do you handle the situation? Do you feel that friend is a real friend or not really a friend? Because the truth is even best friends don't always get along, and that is OKAY! The author's spotlight is on Jessica Speer today. With her master's degree in Social Science, Jessica explores the social-emotional topics and ways that connect kids' relationships. Her book, BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends): A Girl...
The Influence of Books to Achieve Your Child’s Dream! w/ Darryl “DMC” McDaniels
October 13, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBHave you ever read a book and then watched its movie adaptation or vice versa? What have you noticed? The book is more detailed! It allows you to feel, react, and act in a certain way because books have a power that resonates with the reader in a way that no other medium does. So, we need more books on the front line, especially in this age of social media filters and edits. In this episode, we have The King of Rock and Hip-Hop, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, in our author spotlight! DMC is...
Author Spotlight: The Influence of Books to Achieve Your Child’s Dream! With Darryl “DMC” McDaniels
October 13, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBHave you ever read a book and then watched its movie adaptation or vice versa? What have you noticed? The book is more detailed! It allows you to feel, react, and act in a certain way because books have a power that resonates with the reader in a way that no other medium does. So, we need more books on the front line, especially in this age of social media filters and edits. In this episode, we have The King of Rock and Hip-Hop, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, in our author spotlight! DMC is...
Author Spotlight: How Superheroes Solve Everyday Problems with Erin Twamley
October 10, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBDid you know that aside from shooting laser beams and having supernatural powers, superheroes also solve everyday problems? Today’s author spotlight is on Erin Twamley, an award-winning children’s book author of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) books and an educator. Erin shared how she co-authored the book “Everyday Superheroes” and discovered how career superheroes solve our everyday problems and shape our planet. Erin is working to create a new generation of STEM ...
How Superheroes Solve Everyday Problems w/ Erin Twamley
October 10, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBDid you know that aside from shooting laser beams and having supernatural powers, superheroes also solve everyday problems? Today’s author spotlight is on Erin Twamley, an award-winning children’s book author of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) books and an educator. Erin shared how she co-authored the book “Everyday Superheroes” and discovered how career superheroes solve our everyday problems and shape our planet. Erin is working to create a new generation of STEM ...
Helping Kids Understand Breast Cancer w/ Marci Greenberg Cox
September 29, 2022 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBHelping Kids Understand Breast Cancer - Interview w/ Children's Book Author, Marci Greenberg Cox 'Mommy Has a Boo-Boo' We chat about her book and author journey. To learn more, visit https://www.florpublishing.com/ Check out Marci's books here: https://amzn.to/3AVTMYo This episode was originally recorded via video on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AidynsBooks/videos/538193667477632 This episode initially aired on Sept 30, 2021, and is re-airing for Breast Cancer Awareness month. F...
How Dr Sheila R. Thomas & Her Children's Books Help Families Build a Solid Educational Foundation
August 22, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBDr. Sheila R. Thomas, affectionately known as The Parent Partner, is a passionate educational leader who finds joy in helping others succeed. On this episode, we talk about how her work supports, encourages, and inspires parents to take action to support their child's journey-- in every area of their life. To learn more, visit https://www.drsheilathomas.com/ Check out Dr. Sheila's books here: books here: https://amzn.to/3Pyt8Lz This episode was originally recorded via video on facebook...
How The BCALA is Advocating for Library Services & Resources for the African American Community with President Shauntee Burns-Simpson
August 18, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBPres Shauntee Burns-Simpson of the Black Caucus American Library Association joined us to discuss how the association continues to serve as an advocate for the development, promotion, and improvement of library services and resources to the nation’s African American community; and provides leadership for the recruitment and professional development of African American librarians. To learn more, visit https://www.bcala.org/about-bcala This episode was originally recorded via video on facebo...
How Writer, Alice Faye Duncan, Uses Picture Books & Poetry To Deliver Our History To Children
August 15, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBI sat with award-winning author, poet, and school librarian Alice Faye Duncan to discuss her contributions to children's literature. Heavily focused on her books, Evicted! and Opal Lee And What It Means To Be Free, we travel down memory lane with Alice as she details how she brought these stories to life. To learn more, visit https://alicefayeduncan.com/ Check out Alice's books here: https://amzn.to/3JqInVv This episode was originally recorded via video on facebook: https://www.facebo...
How Winsome Bingham, Educator, Master Cook & Army Vet-- Helps Us Celebrate Black Family Traditions with Children's Books
August 11, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBChildren's book author, Winsome Bingham, joins us for a discussion around Black family tradition, diversity in books, and her Coretta Scott King Award Winning Book, 'Soul Food Sunday'. To learn more, visit https://binghamwrites.com/ Check out Winsome's book here: books here: https://amzn.to/3d4sE2h This episode was originally recorded via video on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AidynsBooks/videos/3849275991963564 Free gift 🎁 The E.N.G.A.G.E. Method 📚💕 - Your guide to an engaging and...
How This Author & Father of 5 is Teaching His Children Patience with Ben Stern
August 08, 2022 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBBen is the father of four Princesses and a Superhero. Raising five beautiful, smart, independent children has inspired and challenged him to use creative and original ideas to teach them essential life lessons. The Flip and Friends series are stories he originally created to educate his own children in a fun and relatable way. As an early writer of poetry, the transition to children's books was a natural progression of life as parenthood is its own form of poetry. To learn more, visit http:...
How This Elementary School Principal is Teaching Kindness Through Stories with Angelina Gauthier
August 04, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBAs an educator, Angelina uses books to teach kindness, social-emotional learning, empathy, and many more values. She hopes her books will be used by parents, caregivers, and educators to do the same. To learn more, visit https://www.kindnessandstories.com/ Check out Angelina's books here: What Kind of World Would it Be? - https://amzn.to/3hEsuhg I Love You To The Treetops - https://amzn.to/3lN4JFp This episode was originally recorded via video on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quinn...
Author Spotlight: D.M. Whitaker "The Potty Monster: Potty Training with Courage"
May 19, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBThis episode discusses D.M. Whitaker's essential & encouraging potty training books for tots. This is the perfect book for your little boy or girl to feel empowered while on the potty training journey! D.M. Whitaker was born in Omaha, Nebraska to a mom and dad that loved reading books to her and her siblings. Thus, her love for reading and sharing those same traditions with her dear sons have been valuable and intricate in their development. Inspired by being a mother and educator, D.M. lov...
Author Spotlight: Aja Dorsey Jackson "The Almost Adventures of Plane Jane"
May 12, 2022 05:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBThis episode discusses Aja's inspiring Plane Jane series. We hear all about Jane working through both confidence and doubt, obstacles and opportunities to build her own plane and reach new heights. Aja Dorsey Jackson is a Baltimore-based author, editor and mother of three. After writing several books as a ghostwriter, she published her first book, Making Love in the Microwave: A Busy Couple's Guide to a Great Marriage, in 2013, and has gone on to publish more than ten books through a combin...
Author Spotlight: Etaine Raphael, "Words Take Flight (The Rhyme-Time Twins)"
May 05, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBThis episode discusses Etaine's beautiful book on the power of our unique differences. We chat about the importance of inclusiveness, Etaine's roots and Irish proverbs, and her artistry which shines through the entire book! Etaine Raphael is the author-illustrator of The Rhyme-Time Twins series, which has just begun! She was born and raised in Washington, D.C, and currently lives with her husband and two daughters in Northern Virginia. Before embarking on a writing career, she worked as a p...
Author Spotlight: Sari Karplus, "Robotastic"
April 28, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBThis episode discusses Sari's impeccable ability to make us laugh while providing thought-provoking content-- all in one children's book! Since her appearance, she has extended her Robotastic series with 'Robotastic: Jake and the Giant Beach.' Although we do not discuss that book in this episode (which aired live a few months ago)-- it is available now on Amazon. As a screenwriter and former comedian, Sari Karplus loves telling fun stories. But when her role as a mom took center stage, he...
Author Spotlight: Jacob Eckeberger, "My Dad's Jokes are Very (Terribly, Awfully, Painfully) Bad!"
April 21, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBIn this episode, we discuss humor as a tool for parenting. We discuss how humor allows our children to play with words and discover new ways to view the world. While this episode has many many hilarious moments, we also discuss the importance of diversity in books and the barriers that exist for Black and Brown authors. Jacob Eckeberger is a first-time author living in Minneapolis, MN with a family that lovingly puts up with his terrible dad jokes. His favorite books to read with his famil...
Author Spotlight: Kimberly Davis-Peters, "Ellie & The Rainy Day"
April 14, 2022 05:00 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MBAs a mother of a young Black daughter, author Kimberly Davis-Peters realized how most children’s books lacked diversity. Wanting a different experience from her own growing up for her daughter Ellie, Kimberly utilized a common occurrence for parents as inspiration for her debut children’s book, “Ellie & The Rainy Day.” What could have been another boring rainy day indoors turned into a fun and creative experience for Kimberly and Ellie. Her picture books for early readers (ages 1-6) encou...
Author Spotlight: Tiffany Obeng, "Andrew's 'Career Day' Series"
April 07, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBTiffany Obeng is an attorney, wife, and mother. The latter accomplishment is what inspired the current book series, Andrew's "Career Day" Series. The book series explores various careers and makes career-day ANY day and EVERY day. Every book's lasting message is: You are never too young to aspire to be anything you want to be! Andrew loves to read and he loves asking questions. He also enjoys these books and Tiffany (and Andrew) knows you and your little one will enjoy them, too! Tiffan...
Author Spotlight: #AutismAwareness w/ Lisa Jacovsky
April 01, 2022 02:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBChildren's book author and fellow podcast host, Lisa Jacovsky, joins us to discuss her Let's Talk! Series. Lisa is a child development specialist and Doctoral Level student at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She works with children under the age of 3 with cognitive and developmental delays, sometimes with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her hopes for this book are to simply inspire families and their children to be open to anyone no matter their differences. Let'...
Author Spotlight: Affirmations for the Brown Child w/ Alexis Wyatt
March 24, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBChildren's book author, Alexis Wyatt, joins us to discuss her book 31 Affirmations to a Brown Child. Check out the book: https://amzn.to/3tEybCm This episode was originally recorded via video on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quinnpc619/videos/4070873609635033 Free gift 🎁 Our simple approach to an enjoyable storytime: https://aidynsbooks.com/engagemethod/ Support the show Wanna be on the show? We're always looking for great authors and educators to join us. Check out the website a...
Author Spotlight: SRD Harris, Future Miss President
June 16, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBLooking for Diverse Children's Books on Leadership 2021? Find the perfect book here and meet the author! This week's author spotlight is on, SRD Harris. Author S.R.D. Harris is an Author, Speaker and Self-Publisher. Her debut title, “Future Miss President” was inspired by the Historic Election of the First Female U.S. Vice President. It provides an uplifting and inspiring story that children of all ages can relate to and grow their self-esteem. As the Founder of S.R.D. Harris Books, LLC, H...
Author Spotlight: Alyssa Schermel, The Unicorn Princess
June 09, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBThis week's author spotlight is on, Alyssa Schermel. Alyssa Schermel (a.k.a. Unicorn Princess Gemma) is a children's entertainer and author of “The Unicorn Princess.” She loves sparking imagination and creative expression in kids as a way of building self-esteem. Alyssa has tons of experience reading to kids - from kids birthday parties to her wonderful nephew that she reads to before bedtime! In this episode, we honed in on fear and bravery. Author Spotlight: Alyssa Schermel Get the boo...
Author Spotlight: Victoria Maldonado, Bartleby the Brave
June 02, 2021 23:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBThis week's author spotlight is on, Victoria Maldonado. Victoria is the author of the Hearts Drawn Wyld trilogy (In Death We Part, Running in the Mists, Awake in Elysian Fields) as well as several anthology short stories, and the children’s books (Bartleby the Brave, Mieodsin el Valiente) and the upcoming Tears for the Butterfly. She also is editor of The Evidence I Have Lived. She has been writing all her life and, when not authoring, she works as a freelance writer and editor in the weste...