Spinning Wheels Publishing

Active Books for Active Children

Welcome To Spinning Wheels Publishing

"My books reflect the belief that developing a love for reading is the essential component for educational success!" -RJ Kinderman

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About RJ Kinderman

RJ Kinderman is an author who began his writing career after spending thirty years as a public school teacher and principal. He has combined a lifelong love of adventure with a professional career in education to create books that inspire a love of reading and learning in children from infancy through the elementary years.

Praise for Beans and Lolo’s Big Bike Ride

“Such a great book for reading to children—not to mention adults! The pictures are enchanting, and I will read it when I go to a school soon.”—Barbara Bush, former First Lady of the United States and founder of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy

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Praise for Beans and Lolo Bike the Heartland

“Beans and Lolo Bike the Heartland is the perfect resource for any primary classroom or school-wide reading initiative.” — Jennifer Marker, reading interventionist and literacy coach

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Praise for Gone Fishin'

"My dreams came true and so can yours. From pumpkinseeds to perch to giant bass- keep your dreams, and never stop chasing them!"- Pat Schlapper, 2025 Bassmaster Elite Champion

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