Ishara's Reading Podcast
Hi Everyone! Welcome to my Reading Adventure Podcast—the place where kids can explore exciting books, spark their imagination, and build knowledge through the magic of reading! 🌟 I started this podcast to inspire children around the world to read more books and create their own incredible imaginary worlds. Each week, we'll dive into fun stories, meet new characters, and hear from authors and illustrators about the creative process behind their books. 📖 In every episode, I’ll share reading tips and tricks I use to be an amazing reader, helping you become a more confident and creative storyteller. Together, we’ll explore how reading can take us on exciting adventures and teach us new things about the world! 🌍 What You'll Find on My Podcast: Exciting book readings for kids Creative storytelling to build your imagination Interviews with authors and illustrators for behind-the-scenes inspiration Reading hacks and advice to become an awesome reader Fun stories that help you learn and grow Let’s change the world one book and adventure at a time! Whether you're a beginner reader or already love books, there’s something for everyone in this podcast. Join me on this amazing journey of reading, learning, and pretending—let's build new worlds and become better readers together! 📚✨ #readingadventure #KidsBooks #Imagination #ReadAlong #KidsReading #booknerd #kidlit Follow Me on Instagram: @Isharas_Reading_podcast or watch the podcast on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@isharasclub Subscribe and Share the Adventure!
Episodes
Ready to uncover the next big mystery in how a pope is chosen?
In this exciting follow-up episode of our special conclave series, Ishara and Father Ron return to reveal the secret world of papal voting inside the Sistine Chapel!
Ever wondered how the cardinals actually pick a new pope? Spoiler: it’s not just raising hands—there are handwritten ballots, a special stove, and smoke signals that send the whole world w...
Ever heard the word conclave and thought, “Wait—what’s that?” You’re not alone! In this special series, this fun, kid-friendly Catholic podcast! Discover how conclaves work, why cardinals meet in the Sistine Chapel, and what the black and white smoke really means. Perfect for grades 2–7, homeschool families, and Catholic educators.
Ishara gets the help of Father Ron from St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church...
Join Ishara's Reading Podcast for the My Journey With Jesus Series, where young believers like you can grow in faith and have fun learning about Jesus! Ishara explores her personal relationship with Jesus and how He shapes her life. Each episode in this series, Ishara invites a special guest, which includes local priests and deacons, to answer common questions kids have about the Catholic faith and to offer valua...
Join Ishara's Reading Podcast for the My Journey With Jesus Series, where young believers like you can grow in faith and have fun learning about Jesus! Ishara explores her personal relationship with Jesus and how He shapes her life. Each episode in this series, Ishara invites a special guest, which includes local priests and deacons, to answer common questions kids have about the Catholic faith and to offer valua...
In this special episode of Ishara's Reading Podcast, Ishara sits down with Dominique Bradford, cofounder of the Achieve Movement, to discuss the powerful work she is doing alongside Warren Andrew Pinder. Dominique shares her insights into the Achieve Movement's mission and how it fosters community-driven success.
Ishara reads aloud from Warren Andrew Pinder's inspiring book, "Exploring Achieveland:...
So there I was at Podfest 2025, meeting the incredible Lou Diamond, host of ThriveLoud and motivational speaker! I agreed to be a guest on his show, and this was my very first time being interviewed. It was such an amazing experience! As someone who's usually the one doing the interviewing, I have to admit, I was a bit nervous—but Lou made the whole thing so much fun! Please check out his podcast ThriveLoud—my ep...
In this exciting episode of Ishara’s Reading Podcast, Ishara has an amazing conversion with Thomas Helfrich, an entrepreneur, digital marketing expert, and host of "Cut The Tie" Podcast!
Ishara has a fun and inspiring conversation with Thomas. They talk about books for kids and adults, and on how to stay motivated, overcome obstacles, and build confidence.
Ishara’s vibrant energy bring a fresh perspective to t...
Get ready for a wild, fun ride with "Chicken Little and the Very Long Race" written and Illustrated by Sam Wedelich, in this exciting episode of Ishara’s Reading Podcast! Ishara is back with another fantastic read-aloud that’s packed with humor, heart, and important life lessons.
In this episode, Ishara brings Chicken Little’s race to life with her lively narration and thoughtful reflections. But wait, it’s ...
In this episode, Ishara had the amazing opportunity to sit down and chat with Nick Pavlidis, CEO of Podfest and CEO of Morgan James Publishing, all thanks to Ecamm's - Unstuck Studio! 😎 Together, they dive into Nick’s incredible work supporting podcasters, authors, and entrepreneurs, and how Podfest is helping people level up their businesses and grow their audiences.
Packed with laughs, valuable insights, and pr...
Welcome to the Season 4 premiere of Ishara's Reading Podcast! In this exciting episode, Ishara brings the whimsical world of children's literature to life as she reads, "I Took the Moon for a Walk" written by Carolyn Curtis and Alison Jay. Perfect for little listeners, this beautifully illustrated tale takes us on a magical journey as the moon and a young child explore the night sky together.
This ...
For the final episode of season 3, Ishara has picked the perfect holiday tale full of friendship, adventure, and tons of festive fun! In this special episode, Ishara is super excited to chat with the talented Erica S. Perl about her delightful book, How Carrot and Cookie Saved Christmas 🥕🍪
Join Ishara as Erica shares the behind-the-scenes magic of how a delightful little Carrot and a super sweet Cookie team up to sav...
In this heartwarming episode, Ishara dives into the beautiful world of Fred Rogers with a reading of You Are My Friend: The Story of Mister Rogers and His Neighborhood. Written by Aimee Reid and illustrated by Matt Phelan, this book captures the gentle spirit and profound kindness that made Mister Rogers a beloved figure for generations.
Join Ishara as she explores the life and impact of Fred Rogers, the creator and ho...
Ever wondered why the sky seems so distant, or how a simple folktale can teach us profound lessons about our relationship with nature? Join me, Ishara, as we explore the captivating Nigerian folktale "Why is the Sky So Far Away?" beautifully retold by Mary Joan Garson and brought to life through Carla Golumbi's vibrant illustrations. This episode takes you on an unexpected adventure that starts with a l...
Join us for Ishara's interview with Aida Salazar, author of the thrilling story "Jovita Wore Pants"! Their conversation takes us on a journey through both heartbreak and joy, interweaving reflections on the legacy of our ancestors and Aida's family history of sacrifice, fighting for civil rights alongside Cesar Chavez, empathy for children growing up in war zones, and envisioning what advice Jovita...
As Ishara reflected on her understanding of Memorial Day, she choose to read "Jovita Wore Pants -The Story of a Mexican Freedom Fighter," Written by Jovita's great-niece and Américas Award-winner Aida Salazar and Illustrate by Eisner Award-honoree Molly Mendoza. Jovita Valdovinos true story incredible! Ishara felt Jovita reminded her of one of her favorite pretend heroes Mulan, who disguises herself ...
This special episode celebrates Passover and Earth Day! Ishara believes caring for the earth and each other is everything!
Ishara discovered “The Passover Guest," while shopping at the Politics and Prose bookstore. This amazing book is written by Susan Kusel and Illustrated by Sean Rubin. She fell in love with “The Passover Guest," immediately and couldn’t wait for the opportunity to read it to you...
I am so excited to welcome all of you to Season 3 of Ishara's Reading Podcast! For our Season 3 Premiere, we are celebrating Women's History Month with a special podcast guest – award-winning children’s book author Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich! She is a writer for PBS Parents, an NAACP Image Award nominee, and an editor for We Need Diverse Books. Some of her acclaimed books include Mae Makes a Way, Operatio...
It's the Christmas season! The time of year to reflect and spread good cheer! Ishara visited the Urbana Public Library in search of the perfect Christmas book to read, and she made a happy discovery: Adam McKeown's adaptation of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," lovingly retold for children and beautifully illustrated by Gerald Kelley. So gather around the fireplace, cuddle up on the couch...
This week we share my final author interview at this year's National Book Festival, hosted by the Library of Congress! I had so much fun meeting award-winning author Ms. Erica Perl, whose books have been New York Times Best Sellers! Ms. Erica has done so many different and amazing things, including writing, teaching, advocating for access to more books, acting, becoming a lawyer, and most delicious of all, drivin...
With the deepening beauty of fall colors and chilly evenings, the podcast celebrates this week's Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos as Ishara reads aloud Coco, adapted by Adrian Molina, illustrated by Fabiola Garza, and designed by Tony Fejeran! Maybe you saw the movie - now join Ishara as she dives through the pages of this heartwarming adventure with our young hero Miguel, who must traverse the veil between ...
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