Apr 14, 2026

On this episode, Jed welcomes author and neuroscientist Gail Martino, whose new picture book “Feathered and Famous: Meet America’s All Star Birds” celebrates the national and state birds of the United States and the stories behind them.

Gail explains how her book helps kids (and parents) discover the unique traits...

Apr 12, 2026

In this episode of Reading With Your Kids, we’re celebrating two joyful, community-minded picture books that are perfect for creating memories with kids.

First, Jed chats with Jodi Tatiana Charles, author of Going to the Festival. Inspired by her decade of volunteering—two years as president—at the Marblehead...

Apr 10, 2026

In this joyful episode, Jed chats with creative couple Jeanine Pastores and Joshua Jackson, the team behind the beloved character Tubby Nugget and their middle grade graphic novel “The Adventures of Tubby Nugget: Nuggetville Escape.”

Jeanine and Joshua share how Tubby Nugget began in 2016 as a private joke and love...

Apr 9, 2026

In this episode of Reading With Your Kids, Jed welcomes Kiersta Halseth, joining from Germany’s enchanting Black Forest, to celebrate her debut picture book, “Lolli Stromboli and the Mysterious Hole.” Kiersta shares her remarkable journey from a marketing and communications career in Florida and California, to a...

Apr 7, 2026

In this episode of Reading With Your Kids, we welcome back two wonderful creators who are helping families nurture kindness, courage, and curiosity.

First, Ruth Maille joins us from Rhode Island to celebrate her new picture book, “The Power of Encouragement: Turning I Can’t into I Can.” Ruth introduces Orbit, a...