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Send us Fan Mail Help BookWorthy make plans and know how to serve your best by filling out the 2026 Listener survey . Click the link, answer 10 questions. I can't wait to hear what you have to say.  Full Transcripts available at http://www.valeriefentress.com/blog The conversation explores the profound experiences of Diane Nienas, who shares her family's journey through significant loss...

Send us Fan Mail Join Valerie and award-winning author Jenny L. Cote as they explore the inspiring stories behind America's founding, biblical principles in history, and how to engage children with faith-based historical storytelling. Discover how Jenny's revolutionary series brings history to life through faith, research, and storytelling to inspire the next generation. Epic Order Of Th...

Send us Fan Mail Help BookWorthy make plans and know how to serve your best by filling out the 2026 Listener survey . Click the link, answer 10 questions. I can't wait to hear what you have to say.  Full Transcripts available at http://www.valeriefentress.com/blog In this episode of Book Worthy, host Valerie interviews author E.A. Winters about her book 'Dragon's Kiss' and the...

Send us Fan Mail Help BookWorthy make plans and know how to serve your best by filling out the 2026 Listener survey . Click the link, answer 10 questions. I can't wait to hear what you have to say.  Full Transcripts available at http://www.valeriefentress.com/blog Exploring God's Creation and Children's Literature with Tori Higa, Discover how children's books can beautifully sh...

Send us Fan Mail Help BookWorthy make plans and know how to serve your best by filling out the 2026 Listener survey . Click the link, answer 10 questions. I can't wait to hear what you have to say.  Full Transcripts available at http://www.valeriefentress.com/blog In this episode of Book Worthy, Valerie interviews Yvonne M Morgan, an award-winning author known for her children's book &ap...

Send us Fan Mail Help BookWorthy make plans and know how to serve your best by filling out the 2026 Listener survey . Click the link, answer 10 questions. I can't wait to hear what you have to say.  Full Transcripts available at http://www.valeriefentress.com/blog In this episode of Bookworthy, host Valerie interviews Jeff Maxam, author of the award-winning middle-grade fantasy, 'Smoke a...

Send us Fan Mail Help BookWorthy make plans and know how to serve your best by filling out the 2026 Listener survey . Click the link, answer 10 questions. I can't wait to hear what you have to say.  Full Transcripts available at http://www.valeriefentress.com/blog In this episode of Bookworthy, children's author Allia Zobel Nolan discusses her latest picture book, 'Finding Harmony,&...

Send us Fan Mail Help BookWorthy make plans and know how to serve your best by filling out the 2026 Listener survey . Click the link, answer 10 questions. I can't wait to hear what you have to say.  Full Transcripts available at http://www.valeriefentress.com/blog In this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews award-winning author Penny Reeve, who shares her journey as a children's au...

Send us Fan Mail Help BookWorthy make plans and know how to serve your best by filling out the 2026 Listener survey . Click the link, answer 10 questions. I can't wait to hear what you have to say.  Full Transcripts available at http://www.valeriefentress.com/blog In this episode of Book Worthy, Valerie interviews author Joshua Cooley about his latest book, Heroes of the Bible Devotional, Vol...

Send us Fan Mail Help BookWorthy make plans and know how to serve your best by filling out the 2026 Listener survey . Click the link, answer 10 questions. I can't wait to hear what you have to say.  Full Transcripts available at http://www.valeriefentress.com/blog In this episode of Book Worthy, author Kirthana J. Fanning discusses her book 'The Girl with Her Noble Steed' and her pa...

Send us Fan Mail Help BookWorthy make plans and know how to serve your best by filling out the 2026 Listener survey . Click the link, answer 10 questions. I can't wait to hear what you have to say.  Full Transcripts available at http://www.valeriefentress.com/blog Eric and Meredith Schroedtenbauer discuss their latest book, 'This Special Blessing for You,' which is based on the Aaro...

Send us Fan Mail Help BookWorthy make plans and know how to serve your best by filling out the 2026 Listener survey . Click the link, answer 10 questions. I can't wait to hear what you have to say.  Full Transcripts available at http://www.valeriefentress.com/blog In this Play it Again episode, Nancy Tupper-Ling discusses, Bless the Earth , which is a collection of poems for children to celeb...

Send us Fan Mail Help BookWorthy make plans and know how to serve your best by filling out the 2026 Listener survey . Click the link, answer 10 questions. I can't wait to hear what you have to say.  Full Transcripts available at http://www.valeriefentress.com/blog In this episode of the Bookworthy Podcast, Valerie talks with Sandra K Chambers, author of 'Maisy Discovers Her Fingerprints....

Send us Fan Mail Full Transcripts available at http://www.valeriefentress.com/blog In this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews Kat Cronenberg, author of the 'Live Big' series. They discuss the inspiration behind Kat's books, her writing journey, and the importance of teaching children life skills through storytelling. Kat shares her experiences with animals and nature, and how...

Send us Fan Mail Full Transcripts available at http://www.valeriefentress.com/blog In this episode of Bookworthy, host Valerie speaks with children's author Jennifer Jahn about her debut picture book, 'God's Wonderful Wide World.' They discuss the themes of God's creation, individuality, and the importance of teaching children about their uniqueness and God's love. Je...

Send us Fan Mail Full Transcripts available at http://www.valeriefentress.com/blog In this episode of Bookworthy, host Valerie interviews author Lara d'Entremont about her YA fantasy novel, The Painted Fairy Tale. The story follows 17-year-old Wren, who discovers her paintings can open portals to other worlds, leading her on an adventurous journey. Lara shares her inspiration, writing journey...

Send us Fan Mail Full Transcripts available at http://www.valeriefentress.com/blog In this episode of Book Worthy, host Valerie speaks with author Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young about her journey as a children's book author, focusing on her latest work, 'Kailani's Gift.' They discuss themes of perseverance, family, and cultural diversity in literature, and the importance of storytel...

Send us Fan Mail Full Transcripts available at http://www.valeriefentress.com/blog In this Bonus episode of Bookworthy, hosts Valerie, Shaun Stevenson, and Brock Eastman discuss the Parable Port series, a middle-grade book that brings biblical parables to life through engaging storytelling. They explore the creative process behind the book, the importance of collaboration, and the relatable charac...

Send us Fan Mail Full Transcripts available at http://www.valeriefentress.com/blog In this episode of Bookworthy, host Valerie interviews Mark Wainwright, an author and editor with over 18 years of experience in Christian publishing. They discuss Mark's latest book, "Awesome Facts About Space," which combines science and faith to engage young readers. The conversation covers fascina...

Send us Fan Mail Full Transcripts available at http://www.valeriefentress.com/blog In this episode of the Bookworthy Podcast, Valerie interviews children's author Bonnie S. Weinhardt about her Bingees series, which follows the adventures of an 11-year-old boy named Benji in the 1930s. They discuss the inspiration behind the series, the character of Benjy, and the themes of humor, faith, and d...

Send us Fan Mail Full Transcripts available at http://www.valeriefentress.com/blog In this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews Kayla E. Green, an award-winning YA fantasy author who has ventured into children's literature with her picture book 'Hadley the Hippo.' They discuss the inspiration behind the book, the importance of conversations about what children consume, both in...

Send us Fan Mail Full Transcripts available at http://www.valeriefentress.com/blog In this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews award-winning author Sarah Philpott, who shares her journey from writing devotionals to creating children's books. They discuss Sarah's latest book, 'Wake Up, Little Seed,' which connects children with the growth process in nature while emphasizin...

Send us Fan Mail Full Transcripts available at http://www.valeriefentress.com/blog In this episode of Bookworthy, host Valerie speaks with children's author Kathleen about her journey as a writer and the themes of her latest book, 'Our Hearts.' Kathleen shares insights on the importance of emotional development in children, the role of children's literature in addressing comple...

Send us Fan Mail Full Transcripts available at http://www.valeriefentress.com/blog In this episode of Book Worthy, Valerie interviews cycling legend John Howard, who discusses his latest book, The Black Cyclone, which tells the story of Major Taylor, the first acclaimed African-American sports hero. Howard shares insights into the extensive research he conducted to bring Taylor's story to lif...

Send us Fan Mail Full Transcripts available at http://www.valeriefentress.com/blog In this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie Ellis discusses her latest book, 'Wild Faith Devotions for Kids,' which explores the connection between animal traits and Christian teachings. Valerie shares her journey as a writer, the research involved in selecting animals for the book, and the importance of foster...