Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Get ready for an inspiring episode of Reading with Your Kids! We're chatting with the talented authors behind two exciting new middle-grade books - Lydia Wayman and Cristina Rouvalis, the co-authors of "Snoopers and Sneakers," and Scott Feld, the author of "DAX to the Max: Blah Blah Blobs vs. the Power Pods." First up, Lydia and Cristina take us inside their delightful novel "Snoopers and Sneakers." This heartwarming story follows two very different sixth-grade girls - one who's autistic and cat-obsessed, the other a "dethroned social butterfly" - as they team up to clear their beloved teacher's name. Lydia shares how her own experiences as an autistic person inspired the character of Jane, while Cristina reveals how their real-life friendship mirrored the book's odd-couple dynamic.  We also dive into the important themes of middle school social dynamics and the challenges of invisible disabilities. Lydia offers valuable insights into living with autism, emphasizing the need for empathy and understanding. It'