Sep 13, 2026

In this warm and wide–ranging episode of Reading With Your Kids, Jed welcomes back two guest authors whose books celebrate culture, compassion, and kids with big feelings.

First, Jy de la Vega returns to share her new early reader graphic novel, “Annalise: The Special Dish.” Inspired by her own daughter, who is on...

Sep 11, 2026

Join Jed Doherty for a heartfelt, high-energy episode featuring two creators who are all about getting kids excited to read.

First, Jed chats with Laura De La Cruz, author of the picture book Lowrider for Sale. Laura introduces us to Gabby, a determined eight-year-old devastated to find a “for sale” sign on her...

Sep 10, 2026

On this episode of Reading With Your Kids, we’re celebrating two wonderful graphic novels—starting with a deep dive into Shannon Hale’s new middle grade graphic novel Dream Big.

Joining Jed from an Airbnb in Utah, Shannon talks about the beauty and diversity of the U.S., her travels to schools and bookstores in at...

Sep 8, 2026

In this heartfelt episode, Jed welcomes back filmmaker and author David Soren to celebrate Visible: The Sort of True Story of a Not So Hidden Disease, the powerful follow-up to his middle grade novel Invisible. Drawing from his own experience growing up with Crohn’s disease, David shares how his fictional stand-in, JJ...

Sep 6, 2026

In this heartfelt episode of the Reading With Your Kids podcast, Jed welcomes Daria, musician, teaching artist, and author of the joyful new picture book Cicada Sing Along. Drawing on decades of performing in schools, Daria and Jed celebrate the magic that happens when kids aren’t just sitting and listening, but...