Read With Carylee Podcast

The Read with Carylee Show brings the love of literature to children and gives a peek behind the scenes by evoking the joy of reading, helping children interact with authors, and displaying the hidden talent of these authors who may be living in your community. 

In this episode, we are going to read I Miss My Teacher!

with Lisa Thompson, M.Ed.

✅ ABOUT THE STORY:

In March of 2020, teachers and students alike were forced to completely reimagine what "going to school" would look like in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Abruptly and without warning, students were told to gather their essential items and become computer technology pros in a matter of days to reconnect with their teachers and classmates from home. This story told through the eyes of a child takes a close and thoughtful look at what was lost in the transition to remote learning. I Miss My Teacher is filled with honest feelings and reminiscence from the perspective of the elementary school student. Filled with colorful and poignant illustrations, this book captures the essence and importance of the teacher-student relationship and helps your child navigate and process their feelings during this challenging time.

✅ ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Lisa has been an educator for over 30 years. She has taught first grade, second and fourth grade. In addition, Lisa has served as an adjunct professor at a community college. She has also been twice awarded Teacher of the Year from her local school districts.

📘 Get your copy today! 

https://www.amazon.com/Lisa-Thompson/e/B089XSMQRJ?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000

Connect with Lisa

Website:  www.missingmyteacher.com 

Facebook: Lisa Thompson

LinkedIn: Lisa Thompson

Twitter: @LisaTho16301660                                       

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisathompson7589/

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The Read with Carylee Show brings the love of literature to children and gives a peek behind the scenes by evoking the joy of reading, helping children interact with authors, and displaying the hidden talent of these authors who may be living in your community. 

In this episode, we will read "As I Love" with Coleen Everglades Lewis.

✅ ABOUT THE STORY:

When experiencing gloomy days, you can't help but feel good when reading these self-affirming lines that jump out from the pages of "As I Love."

This picture book shows colorful imagery of positive affirmation, self-love, and respect for others. 

 I am a box of many colors. 

I am goofy. 

I am smart. 

I am the color outside the lines. 

When I mix with others, something magical happens; 

I become a more colorful ME! 

It comes with a coloring book that aims to empower children and let them know that they are special, unique, and beautiful and can become more than they were told that they could be. 

✅ ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Coleen Everglades Lewis is a poet, children's writer, registered nurse, and adjunct professor. Her inspiration for writing "As I Love" is to normalize what we have always known and that black, brown, and yellow are beautiful. 

📘 Get “As I Love” on Amazon today! 

https://www.amazon.com/As-Love-Coleen-Everglades-Lewis/dp/173455701X/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=as+i+love&qid=1626871748&sr=8-2

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Connect with Coleen

Website: https://www.coleenlewis.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coleeneverglades/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coleen.e.lewis.3

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✅ ABOUT THE STORY:

I Can Be Whatever I Want is a book that lays the foundation for young children to believe in themselves. It also teaches the simple steps to make your dreams come true. Belief in yourself, visualization, feeling an emotional connection to your dreams, and using positive affirmations to declare what you want to be every day are the clear steps children (as well as adults) can take to make their dreams come true.

✅ ABOUT THE AUTHORS:

Siana Lucero is a third-grade honor student. She loves unicorns, rainbows, and riding horses! She expresses her creativity by drawing and designing home-made dollhouses. She enjoys special moments with her Mom getting her nails painted. She cherishes time with her Daddy learning how to play the keyboard. Siana has lots of fun with her little brother and her dog, Ruffy.

Deborah Lucero is a best-selling author, mindset facilitator, and founder of Live Your Full Life. After Deborah published her first self-help book in 2018, she set her heart on writing a children's story with her granddaughter. While immersed in self-development, Deborah realized her granddaughter had fully absorbed the techniques she was learning. As a result, Siana quickly discovered how to make her dreams come true by believing in herself.

Connect with Deborah and Siana

Website: https://deborahlucero.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveyourfulllifefanpage/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deborah_lucero3/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/deborah_lucero3

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmUD7D4XFbKZrOIAp1Js87w

📘 Get your copy today! 

https://deborahlucero.com/i-can-be-what-ever-i-want/

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✅ ABOUT THE STORY:

Have you ever found yourself wanting to fly like the girls on T.V. and the squirrels in the tree? Tina does – she's decided to become a gymnast! She wanted to try cartwheels across the couch and go up on her legs. But instead of landing on her feet, she bounced around her bottom. OUCH! The little girl soon learns that gymnastics isn't as easy as it looks. With lots of practice, persistence and hard work, she learns to flip and tumble safely. 

✅ ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

From a very young age, Danielle Soucy Mills loved to flip around their house. Afraid she'd get hurt, her mother signed her up for gymnastics lessons, and the rest was history. Her love for sport and passion for the written word led her to write "Tina Tumbles", a gem of a children's book that shares lessons on hard work, facing fear and perseverance to pursue their dreams. "My mom was also a huge fan of books and reading and working as a library assistant. She was always giving me books, and she'd say, Oh, well, there are no gymnastics books. Many who resonate with their own childhood story enjoyed these activities, with parents trying to manage a child's energy and introducing them to the sport. It becomes something you become passionate about and really can't live without." 

Connect with Danielle

Website: http://daniellesoucymills.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniellesoucymills/

📘 Grab your copy of "Tina Tumbles" here:

https://www.amazon.com/Tina-Tumbles-Danielle-Soucy-Mills/dp/099153381X/

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The Read with Carylee Show brings the love of literature to children and gives a peek behind the scenes by evoking the joy of reading, helping children interact with authors, and displaying the hidden talent of these authors who may be living in your community. 

In this episode, we are going to read "Ruby Joins The Choir" with Regina "RK" Barrett.

✅ ABOUT THE STORY:

Many young girls inside us will remember the thrill and the jitters of our best experience trying to sing at church. This book shares the exciting journey of a young girl named Ruby, who is determined to follow her dreams of joining the choir. 

With the support of her Grammy, Ruby overcomes her fears.

“Remember, whenever you feel shy, just open your heart and sing!" Such is Grammy's encouraging reminder as her little girl takes on the stage with renewed confidence within herself and taking a leap of faith.

Inside the book are the lyrics of the song "I Am", written by the author herself that speaks of how you can be anything with God's strength and guidance. 

✅ ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Regina "RK" Barrett is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, mom, and mentor. She is the author of "Ruby Joins the Choir," the first book of a collective children's fiction series. She has had years of involvement in the arts as a dancer in jazz, modern, and majorette styles of dance. RK Barrett has participated in film as an actor in a movie called "Blood Done Signed My Name" and has been in fashion, with years of modeling in catalog and runway. Professionally, she is a Paralegal as well as a clothing designer and owner of her own clothing store, Nova Threadz LLC. 

The most exciting role that she plays is "Mom" to her two daughters. They are her inspiration behind the aid that she hopes her books can bring to every child, as she aims to uplift, encourage, and continuously inspire.

Connect with Regina "RK" Barrett 

Website: https://www.rkbarrettauthor.com/home

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RKBarrettTheAuthor/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rkbarrett_author/

Get your copy of 📘 "Ruby Joins The Choir" here:

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The Read with Carylee Show brings the love of literature to children and gives a peek behind the scenes by evoking the joy of reading, helping children interact with authors, and displaying the hidden talent of these authors who may be living in your community. 

In this episode, we are going to read "Caleb Has Something To Say" with Chanita Stone.

✅ ABOUT THE STORY:

Caleb may not speak his words, but oh, does he have plenty to say! Learn the special ways Caleb communicates his feelings with mainly body language and facial expressions. His friends and family have learned to watch and pay close attention to understand what he wants to say to them. 

The story's main character is inspired by Caleb Croffie, who has cerebral palsy. This book aims to promote inclusivity and provide representation for children who have special needs. It is also for the friends and loved ones of those children to offer insight and understanding.

✅ ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Chanita Stone is a self-published author, wife, and mother. She is a Danville, Virginia native and a graduate of Old Dominion University. She currently resides in Hampton Roads, Virginia, where she enjoys her time with her husband and three children. Her first book, Caleb Has Something to Say, was inspired by and written for her firstborn. It was her desire to give her son a voice and an opportunity to see his full self represented in a book. She looks forward to writing more books influenced by her family, life, and her fun imagination.

Connect with Chanita Stone

Instagram: @writtenbystone_
Website: www.writtenbystone.us
📘 Get your copy of "Caleb Has Something To Say" at Amazon! https://amzn.to/3gJoGMr

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The Read with Carylee Show brings the love of literature to children and gives a peek behind the scenes by evoking the joy of reading, helping children interact with authors, and displaying the hidden talent of these authors who may be living in your community.

In this episode, we are going to read "Sophia's Pandemic World" with Dr. Evona Lee Smith.

✅ ABOUT THE STORY:

Every little kid can resonate with Sophia — how the surprise of a global health scare significantly changed the way we all live. Feeling overwhelmed with feelings of fear and sadness, Sophia decides she will never leave her room. Finally, mom comes to the rescue and teaches her the best ways to prevent the spread of this frightful virus and continue to enjoy her life as a school-aged child.

This beautifully illustrated children's book is ideal for parents and educators to teach children recommended COVID-19 precautions in language kids can understand. Dr. Evona Lee Smith was inspired to write the book to help the little ones cope in a pandemic society. "I saw some sadness or even depression affect my kids. So this is what prompted me to write a book to teach children how to take precautions and the little things they can still do and still enjoy life as children."

✅ ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Dr. Evona Lee Smith is a wife and mother of five children living in New Orleans, Louisiana. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Dillard University and Master of Science degree in nursing and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Loyola University.

In 2015, Evona suffered severe medical complications after a procedure in which her vocal cords were paralyzed, resulting in difficulty speaking, breathing, and swallowing. As a result, her life drastically changed, and she was left devastated while looking to God for direction. However, her tragedy led her to focus on her love for writing and began creating books that assist children and adults in coping with challenging circumstances.

These events led Evona to develop Strength Builders Publishing LLC that encourages individuals to press through their pain and conquer.

Connect with Dr. Evona Lee Smith

Instagram: @dr_evonasmith
Website: www.strengthbuilderspublishing.com

📘 Get your copy of "Sophia's Pandemic World" today at Amazon!
https://amzn.to/32B1p73

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The Read with Carylee Show brings the love of literature to children and gives a peek behind the scenes by evoking the joy of reading, helping children interact with authors, and displaying the hidden talent of these authors who may be living in your community. 

In this episode, we are going to read “Haylie's Inspirations: Kindness – It's In You” with Sharon Jones-Scaife.

✅ ABOUT THE STORY:

Haylie's mission is to make the world a kinder place. She speaks kind words to friends and neighbors. She does kind deeds for strangers and family. But then she meets mean Gus. So what happens when kindness meets meanness? Things do not end the way you think!

"Kindness – It's In You" is book one in the Haylie's Inspirations series.

✅ ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Sharon Jones-Scaife grew up in Marvell, Arkansas, the fourth of 15 children. As one can imagine, she spent a great deal of time reading to her younger siblings. She is a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a BA in Graphic Design and Illustration. Sharon Jones-Scaife is the publisher of the magazine Teen Graffiti that serves as a voice for teens and as an avenue of communication, allowing teens to express their opinions, concerns, and ideas through poetry, essays, articles, and photography. 

Sharon Jones-Scaife is also the author of Becoming, a collection of original poems and illustrations. A resident of Sachse, Texas, Sharon Jones-Scaife spends her time supporting her son in basketball, creating adventures with her grandchildren, running, cycling, writing, and of course, reading. 

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Connect with Sharon

Website: coffeecreekmediagroup.com
Facebook: @coffeecreekmediagroup
Instagram: @coffeecreekmediagroup
Twitter: @CoffeeCreekMG

📘 Get your copy today at Amazon! https://amzn.to/3sQAuil

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The world can be a giant fruit salad! With so many cultures and languages, we make up the incredible diversity that every little kid can get to know and appreciate. In this new episode, I share the screen with educator Navjit Sandhu who authors "Nayan's Family Fruit Salad," a bilingual book showcasing the beautiful Punjabi language. 

✅ ABOUT THE STORY:

Join Nayan, his pet lion, Sher Singh, and grandparents Dada Ji and Dadi Ji for a picnic at the park. It's a beautiful day, and the basket's all packed. Nayan needs to pick some fruit to make a healthy fruit salad. Young readers and the young at heart will enjoy learning how to say banana 🍌 , grapes 🍇, mango, orange 🍊, and apple 🍎 in the beautiful Punjabi language and fun songs! 

✅ ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Navjit Sandhu, known as Navi, is a licensed early childhood educator with fifteen years of professional experience. The idea for her book came when as a preschool teacher, she was planning a curriculum around multiculturalism and themes. "I found it so difficult to find books that were diverse and represented different cultures, and so at that time, I had a thought in my head that it would be so nice if there were more diverse books since Dora the Explorer was the only thing that there was at that time. I thought it would be so lovely to have something in my language. Fast-Forward 20 years, I just kept writing down ideas, and when I was pregnant with my son, I wrote the book, and it took me a couple of years to get it out after that." 

Navjit continues to spread and celebrates inclusiveness, diversity, and multiculturalism in children's literature. She currently lives in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, with her husband, two sons, and her father-in-law and mother-in-law.

Connect with Navjit

Facebook: BooksbyNavi @booksbynavi
Instagram: @booksbynavi
Website: www.booksbynavi.com

📘 Get your copy today at Amazon! 
https://amzn.to/3sIQJO4

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The Read with Carylee Show brings the love of literature to children and gives a peek behind the scenes by evoking the joy of reading, helping children interact with authors, and displaying the hidden talent of these authors who may be living in your community. 

In this episode, we are going to read “Pheobe McKeeby's Garden Apartment” with Melissa Collesano.

✅ ABOUT THE STORY:

"Pheobe McKeeby's Garden Apartment," tells the story of a tenant who sets out to restore an untended garden and comes home to find mysterious flowers growing there!

Released in 2011, this is the first in a series of character trait books. This picture book is a delightful read for the young and old! Readers get a treat from the illustrations that remind us that kindness shouldn't surprise us when we humans look out for each other. 

This heartfelt story is drawn from the author's experience when she was living in her first garden apartment. The neighbors got together and turned "what used to be a garden with nothing more than stones" into a canvas full of color that is a testament to the beauty that there's more to accomplish together than you'll ever do alone. ( Inside, you will find the actual before and after pictures!)

At the back of the book is a valuable Reflection Section that teachers, guardians, and parents can focus on and discuss with children on the actual character traits.

✅ ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Melissa Collesano is an author, illustrator, and not your ordinary kind of teacher and librarian. With her background as a professional dancer and cheerleader for over three decades, she surely knows how to energize stadiums as she now does for children with her writing and reading books! Melissa is the original "Book Babe" who empowers young and old to be readers and do-gooders. 

Connect with Melissa 

Website: www.bookbabe.net
YouTube Channel: The Learning Zone with Melissa
Facebook: @Bookbabe.net
Instagram: @officialbookbabe

📘 Get your copy of Pheobe McKeeby's Garden Apartment today on Amazon!
https://amzn.to/3tJ0MUQ 

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