Reading With Your Kids Podcast

If you're a fan of spooky middle grade stories, you'll want to check out this episode of Reading with Your Kids! We had the pleasure of chatting with two talented authors - Maria Scrivan and Lindsay Currie about their latest creepy-cool books. First up, Maria Scrivan gave us the scoop on her graphic novel series "Nat a Chance." This is the 6th book in the series, and it follows a character named Nat who doesn't think she's an athlete...until she gets roped into doing a triathlon with her bestie. Maria shared how the story is inspired by her own experiences overcoming self-limiting beliefs about her athletic abilities.  The coolest part? Maria uses humor and heart to tackle heavy topics like fear and self-doubt. She wants kids to know it's okay to be scared sometimes, as long as you have the courage to face your fears. Plus, the graphic novel format makes the story super accessible and engaging. Next, we heard from Lindsay Currie about her new middle grade horror novel "It's Watching." This book has a seriousl