May 15, 2026
In this episode, “Robots, Werewolves, and Wonder: Picture Books that Celebrate Imagination and Culture,” Jed welcomes two sets of brilliant guests who show just how magical—and meaningful—picture books can be.
First, author Jose Lourenco and illustrator James Braithwaite join us from Toronto to celebrate their...
May 14, 2026
In this episode of Reading With Your Kids, Jed welcomes two picture book creators who celebrate children’s creativity, curiosity, and the beauty of our differences.
First, Jed chats with Jean Huxtable Hamerski, author of Marley’s Masterpiece. Inspired by her art‑loving granddaughter and a great‑nephew who once...
May 12, 2026
In this thought-provoking episode, Jed welcomes Priten Soundar Shah, author of Ethical Ed Tech, to explore how schools can make wiser choices about technology in the classroom. Drawing on his background in philosophy, policy, classroom teaching, and ed tech development, Priten explains that we’ve let the tools drive...
May 10, 2026
In this powerful episode of Reading With Your Kids, Jed welcomes two picture book creators whose work helps families navigate some of life’s hardest—and most beautiful—truths.
First, Shannon Gibney joins from Minnesota to talk about her picture book “Where Is My Sister?”, inspired by the stillbirth of her...
May 8, 2026
In this inspiring episode of Reading With Your Kids, host Jed Doherty welcomes debut picture book author and Wall Street executive Ashley Lam, here to celebrate her new children’s book “Wrapped With Love: Wonton Noodle Day With Grandma.”
Ashley shares how the story was inspired by watching her young daughter cook...