BookWorthy

Send us Fan Mail Summary  In this episode, Valerie interviews John Hendrix, a New York Times bestselling illustrator and author of children's books. They discuss his latest book, 'The Mythmakers,' which explores the friendship between C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien and their impact on storytelling and literature. They also talk about the power of myth and fantasy, the complexities of...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this bonus episode, Valerie interviews several contributors to the Go Bible project, including author Amy Parker. They discuss their favorite Bible stories, the importance of the Go Bible project, and their motivation to read the Bible. The Go Bible is a comprehensive resource for children that includes color illustrations, special pages with activities and devotional s...

Send us Fan Mail Summary  In this Replay from Season Two of the Bookworthy podcast, Valerie Fentress interviews Anna Cook, the author of Brynn and Amir in the Magical Map. They discuss Anna's favorite thing about winter, her age and accomplishments as a 15-year-old published author, and the challenges she faced while writing the book. Anna shares the inspiration behind the story and how her f...

Send us Fan Mail Summary  In this episode of the Bookworthy Podcast, Valerie Fentress interviews author Becca Wierwelle about her middle-grade adventure book, 'Road Trip Rescue.' They discuss their favorite road trips, the inspiration behind the book, and the importance of embracing differences. Bekah shares her journey to becoming an author and how she finds story ideas. They also talk...

Send us Fan Mail Join Valerie Fentress as she chats with Illustrator and Author couple Liz and Jack Hagler. We talk about their book series Patrick Wigglesworth's Bizarre Bible Tales, a graphic novel for fans of Dogman and Captain Underpants, but with a Christian worldview. Find out more about Liz, Jack, and Patrick on the links below. Happy Reading! Bizarre Bible Adventure (patrickwiggleswor...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of the Bookworthy Podcast, Valerie Fentress interviews JJ Levan, the author of the picture book 'He Made You to Be You.' They discuss JJ's inspiration for writing the book, which focuses on a neurodiverse child and their exploration of their day. They also talk about the importance of normalizing neurodivergent experiences and the challenges...

Send us Fan Mail Repost from 10/18/2023 Summary In this episode of the Bookworthy Podcast, Valerie Fentress interviews Laura Sasse, the author of the Tender Heart Prayer Book. They discuss various topics related to prayer and children's literature. The conversation covers fall activities, the inspiration behind the Tender Heart Prayer Book, the importance of prayer throughout the day, teachin...

Send us Fan Mail Join Valerie Fentress as she chats with Kelli McKinney about her middle-grade novel Jeff Pennant's Field Guide to Happy Parents. We talk about video games, understanding our pre-teens, and all the books that inspire us. Find out more about Kelli at her website and find a link to her book below. Happy Reading! Home - Kelli McKinney Jeff Pennant's Field Guide To Raising Ha...

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Send us Fan Mail Summary  In this episode, Valerie interviews award-winning author Aliyah Zobel Nolan about her latest book, 'Harriet, Hurry Up and the So Slow Day.' They discuss Aliyah's experiences in school, her love for poetry, and the inspiration behind her book on patience. They also talk about the importance of waiting, the impact of technology on children, and the power of r...

Send us Fan Mail  Summary  Elizabeth James, author of the Pippa Potter series, discusses her inspiration behind the books and the research she conducted on the White House. She also shares her experience illustrating the books and how she addresses anxiety in the stories. Elizabeth talks about her writing journey and her favorite books. She concludes by discussing her future projects and where to...

Send us Fan Mail Summary Kelly Wilson-Mize discusses her picture book, The Beautiful Story Within Me, which explores the theme of not judging a book by its cover and emphasizes the value and worth of every individual. The book incorporates a gospel message and is suitable for readers of all ages. Kelly shares her personal journey as a writer and the inspiration behind the book. She also talks abou...

Send us Fan Mail Summary  In this bonus episode of Book Worthy, Valerie interviews Joshua Cooley, the author of the children's book 'I Can't Believe My Eyes.' They discuss the importance of addressing big questions about God with children and how everyday experiences can be used to teach them about faith. Joshua shares some of the funny and strange questions he has been asked b...

Send us Fan Mail Summary  Jean Johnson, author of the Renny Roo's Adventures series, shares her inspiration for the books and how her childhood experiences in the Yucatan jungle influenced her writing. Her books discuss her fascination with dinosaurs and the importance of teaching friendship and manners. Jean also talks about her plans for future books in the series and the availability of bi...

Send us Fan Mail Summary  In this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews Jarm Del Boccio about her award-winning middle-grade novel, The Heart Changer. Jarm shares the inspiration behind the book and her desire to help kids explore forgiveness and compassion through biblical and historical fiction. They discuss the importance of middle-grade fiction and the impact it can have on young readers....

Send us Fan Mail Summary  In this conversation, Valerie Fentress interviews author Jared Michaud about his YA science fiction novel, Bright Star. They discuss the inspiration behind the book, the representation of autism in the main character, and the use of science fiction to communicate truths about God. Jared also explains the concept of Energemetra 6, the energy force in the book's univer...

Send us Fan Mail Summary Dr. Ann Worth discusses her three-book series, Tessie's Tears, which addresses difficult topics for children. The inspiration for the series came during the pandemic when Dr. Worth realized the need to help children process the hard things happening in the world. Her counseling background influenced the books, guiding for parents to help their children navigate these...

Send us Fan Mail Summary  Barb Seregi discusses her book series, Army of God, and specifically focuses on book three, Tommy and the Good News Shoes. The conversation explores the inspiration behind the series, the main message of the book, and the impact of the armor of God. Barb also shares her favorite books and the power of storytelling. The discussion concludes with a conversation about writin...

Send us Fan Mail Summary  In this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews Linda McKillop about her middle-grade book, Hotel Oscar Mike Echo. The conversation covers various topics, including the inspiration behind the book's unusual title, addressing adult topics in a middle-grade book, Sierra's cooking skills and creativity, the message and takeaways of the book, Linda's writing...

Send us Fan Mail Summary  In this episode of the Bookworthy Podcast, Valerie Fentress interviews Eden Estabrook about her book, Arnie the Armadillo Goes to Antarctica. They discuss traveling to extreme places, the inspiration behind the book, teaching vocabulary through storytelling, the moralistic message in children's books, the influence of Dr. Seuss and Winnie the Pooh, becoming a childre...

Send us Fan Mail Summary Eric and Meredith Schroedtenbauer discuss their latest book, 'This Special Blessing for You,' which is based on the Aaronic blessing found in Numbers 6:23-27. They share their inspiration for writing children's books that teach biblical context and the importance of asking the right questions. The couple also talks about their upcoming book, 'Good Night...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of Book Worthy, Valerie interviews Xochitl Dixon about her picture book, 'What Color is God's Love?' They discuss the inspiration behind the book, the importance of embracing diversity, and the impact of colors and emotions. Xochitl also shares her journey of becoming an author and her upcoming projects. The conversation highlights the power...

Send us Fan Mail REPLAY from 11/1/2023 Summary  In this episode of the Bookworthy podcast, Valerie Fentress interviews Courtney Siebring about her debut children's book, Little Spark of Life. They discuss topics such as Halloween candy, tackling the sensitive topic of where babies come from, engaging a kid's curiosity, engaging in the pro-life community, and more. Courtney shares her jou...

Send us Fan Mail Summary  In this episode of the Bookworthy Podcast, Valerie Fentress interviews Tama Fortner, the author of the children's book 'God, I Feel Scared.' They discuss childhood fears, the importance of trusting God with fear, and the power of children's books. Tama shares her experience collaborating with prominent authors and the impact of books in her own life. S...

Send us Fan Mail Summary  Crystal Bowman, an award-winning author of over a hundred children's books, shares her journey as a children's author and the changes she has seen in children's books over the years. She discusses her love for poetry and her involvement in music. Crystal also talks about her favorite books and her upcoming projects. She emphasizes the importance of writing...