Feb 27, 2026

In this episode of Reading With Your Kids, host Jed Doherty welcomes Cliodhna O’Sullivan, author of the YA romantasy Her Hidden Fire, and Steph Carse, creator of the picture book I Am Awesomely Made.

First, Jed chats with Cliodhna O’Sullivan about her powerful new YA romantasy that blends magic, romance, and sharp...

Feb 26, 2026

In this inspiring episode of Reading With Your Kids, host Jed Doherty welcomes author Celesta Rimington to talk about her powerful new middle grade novel “Reach.” Centered on a boy named Denver, Reach explores the complicated emotions that come with blended families, sibling tension, and the grief of losing...

Feb 24, 2026

In this inspiring episode of the Reading With Your Kids podcast, host Jed Doherty sits down with former Major League Baseball player turned artist and author Micah Johnson to talk about his powerful new middle grade novel, Aku: Journey to Ibra.

Micah shares how a casual comment during spring training with the Los...

Feb 22, 2026

In this heartwarming episode of Reading With Your Kids, Jed Doherty welcomes Brooklyn teacher and award-winning author Torrey Maldonado to celebrate his debut picture book “Just Right.”

Torrey shares the deeply personal story behind the book: his relationship with his niece, whom he helped raise and who later asked...

Feb 20, 2026

In this episode of Reading With Your Kids, Jed welcomes picture book author Barb Rosenstock to talk about her captivating new title, Houdini’s Library. Drawing on her deep love of history and storytelling, Barb shares how a tiny sign at the Library of Congress—“Houdini Collection” —sparked years of research...