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Send us Fan Mail Join Valerie Fentress as she chats with Courtney J. Strong and Illustrator Carissa J. Robertson about their children's Christmas Book, A Trail of Unexpected Gifts.   We talk Christmas traditions, family, and about the efforts of Vision Rescue in India   Find out more about Vision Rescue and the book on the links below. Vision Rescue - NGO For Underprivileged Child Education &...

Send us Fan Mail Play it Again with Valerie Ellis Full Transcript can be found at www.valeriefentress.com/blog Join Valerie Fentress as she chats with author Valerie Ellis about her children's book Share the Joy. We talk about when the Christmas Tree goes up and how to communicate joy to our kids without all the stuff of the season. Find out more about Valerie Ellis, her book, and resources t...

Send us Fan Mail Play it Again with Gayle Boss (Originally aired 12/23) Full Transcript can be found at www.valeriefentress.com/blog Summary  In this episode of the Bookworthy Podcast, Valerie Fentress interviews Gail Boss, the author of All Creation Waits. They discuss the importance of waiting and rest, the inspiration behind the book, and the power of nature in teaching us about God. Gail share...

Send us Fan Mail Play it Again with Sonia E. Amin ( reposted from 2/14/2024) Full Transcript available at www.valeriefentress.com/blog Join Valerie Fentress as she talks with Dr Sonia E. Amin about her children's picture book When Love Flows. We talk about our favorite children's books as well as Valentine's traditions in our home. Find out more about Sonia E. Amin on her website, a...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode, Valerie interviews author Maria Antonia about her picture book, The Christmas Elephant, A Nativity Story. They discuss family Christmas traditions, sibling dynamics, and the inspiration behind the book. Maria shares her writing journey and the process of getting her book published. They also talk about their favorite books and what to expect from Maria&apo...

Send us Fan Mail Summary  In this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews Becky Van Vleet, an award-winning multi-genre author, about her children's picture book, Angelina the Traveling Angel. The book follows Angelina, a magical Christmas tree topper, as she travels from home to home and questions her worth. Becky shares the inspiration behind the book, which is part of her traveling serie...

Send us Fan Mail Summary  In this episode, Valerie interviews Dominique Okonkwo, the author of the rhyming picture book 'No Greater Love.' They discuss Dominique's inspiration for the book, the challenges of explaining God's love to children, and the importance of faith-based stories for kids. Dominique also shares her writing journey and her plans for future books. Overall, th...

Send us Fan Mail Summary  Nancy Tupper-Ling discusses, Bless the Earth , which is a collection of poems for children to celebrate and care for the world, co-edited with bestselling anthologist, June Cotner. The book features a variety of poetry styles and beautiful illustrations. Ling explains that poetry comes in and out of fashion, but it is making a comeback, especially with the inclusion of fu...

Send us Fan Mail Summary  In this episode, Valerie interviews Rachael Hartzell, the author of the picture book series 'The Garden Scouts.' They discuss Rachael's favorite bugs and bug encounters, as well as the lessons we can learn from bugs.  Rachael shares the inspiration behind her book series and how she teaches the fruits of the spirit through her stories. They also talk about...

Send us Fan Mail Summary  In this episode of the Bookworthy Podcast, host Valerie interviews author Jennifer Bosma about her latest children's book, 'God is Three in One.' The conversation explores the inspiration behind the book, the challenges of explaining the Trinity to children, and the importance of faith-based literature. Jennifer shares her journey to becoming an author, her...

Send us Fan Mail Summary  In this episode, Healey Ikerd discusses her book, The Red Ball, and its inspiration. She shares the importance of faith and forgiveness in the story and how it teaches children valuable life lessons. Healey also talks about the impact of different lifestyles and the need for books on forgiveness. She shares her journey as an author and her upcoming projects. You can find...

Send us Fan Mail Summary Maryna Doughty tells us about her middle-grade book Sincerely Diary , which explores friendships and relationships in middle school. She shares her inspiration for the book, including her own experiences with betrayal and deception. Maryna also talks about the devotional resource accompanying the book, which covers topics such as self-acceptance, peer pressure, and forgive...

Send us Fan Mail Summary  Abbi Lee, author of Geocache Club, Ghost Town Treasure Hunt, discusses her book and the concept of geocaching. Geocaching is a modern-day treasure-hunting activity where participants hide and find containers, called geocaches, using GPS coordinates. Abbi shares her personal experiences with geocaching and explains the different types of geocaches. She also talks about the...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews Amanda Cleary Eastep, author of the Tree Street Kids series. Amanda shares her inspiration for her recent trip to India and how it influenced her writing. She discusses the fifth book in the series, The Beastie of Brambly Bald, and the themes of family dynamics and curiosity that are explored. Amanda also talks about engagi...

Send us Fan Mail Summary  Carolyn Leiloglou discusses her middle-grade series, The Restorationists, and the inspiration behind it. The series takes place in a world where art is powerful and paintings are portals. The first book, Beneath This Rolling Sky, follows Vincent as he discovers his family's role as Restorationists and tries to protect his sister. The second book, Between Flowers and...

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...