Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Join us for a captivating conversation with authors Kathi Lockwood and Dominika Dvorzhak as they share their inspiring journeys in creating children's books that address complex issues like addiction and the experience of being an only child. First, we meet Kathi, the author of "The King and the Monster," a picture book that uses metaphors and adventure to help kids understand the impact of addiction on families. Kathi shares how the book was born out of her own family's struggles, and how she worked to craft a story that separates the person from the disease, encouraging compassion and understanding. Next, we chat with Dominika, the debut author of "One and Only," a book that gives voice to the often-overlooked perspective of only children. Dominika, an only child herself, discusses the importance of representation and how she hopes the book will spark meaningful conversations between parents and kids about stereotypes and the diversity of family structures. Both Kathi and Dominika offer insights that go bey