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Send us Fan Mail Summary  In this episode, Valerie interviews author Glenys Nellist about her book 'Song of the Seasons'. They start with a fun Four Seasons Quiz and then discuss the inspiration behind the book, including the beauty of nature and the message of Psalm 98. Glenys shares a funny encounter with cows during a walk and talks about finding inspiration in God's Word and the...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode, Valerie Fentress interviews Terrie Hillard Brown, the host of the Books That Spark podcast and author of the devotional book Building Character Through Picture Books. They discuss Easter traditions, Terrie's podcast, the inspiration behind her devotional book, her writing journey, and the influence of living in Taiwan. They also talk about the importa...

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 Summary In this episode of the Bookworthy Podcast, Valerie Fentress interviews Kylie Beavers, the author of the middle-grade fantasy adventure, Rise of the Living Wood. They discuss Kylie's background, living on a farm, and her connection with nature. They also explore the incorporation of faith in children's literature and the challenges of writing a fantasy book withou...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Bookworthy Podcast, Valerie Fentress interviews Sally Cressman, author of 'The Dance of Easter.' Sally shares her favorite season and discusses her background and family. She introduces her book and explains the inspiration behind it. Sally also talks about how she aimed to bridge the gap between churchgoers and those outside the church with her bo...

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 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 valentines traditions in our home. Find out more about Sonia E. Amin on her website, and find a link to her books below. Sonia E. Amin | Bax and His Bubbles - Positive Thinking for Kids (soniaeamin.com) When Lo...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of the Bookworthy Podcast, Valerie Fentress interviews Michelle Lazurek, co-author of the book 'Who God Wants Me to Be.' They discuss the importance of helping children discover their calling and aligning it with God's plan for their lives. They explore the difference between choosing a career and knowing God, and how parents can encourage th...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of the Bookworthy Podcast, Valerie Fentress interviews Lori Z. Scott, the author of young adult suspense books. They discuss topics such as sports, writing, and the importance of incorporating faith into storytelling. Lori shares her journey of choosing the topic of sex trafficking for her book and the impact she hopes to make on teen readers. She also talk...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode, Valerie Fentress interviews Glenys Nellist, the author of the Twas the Season series, specifically focusing on the latest addition to the series, Twas the Season of Lent. The conversation explores various aspects of Lent and its significance, including the importance of Holy Saturday and the inspiration behind the 40-day devotional. They also discuss the p...

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. Becca shares her journey to becoming an author and how she finds story ideas. They also talk a...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode 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 faith has grown t...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of the Bookworthy Podcast, Valerie Fentress interviews children's author Jill Roman-Lord. They discuss various topics, including New Year's resolutions, the inspiration behind Jill's book 'Love Well, Precious One,' teaching kids to celebrate and encourage each other, Jill's involvement with the Samaritan's Feet ministry, b...

Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year! Join Valerie Fentress as she chats middle-grade author R.M. Ruiz about her books in The Chosen Kids Series We talk about her books, preparing our kids for spiritual warfare, and resolutions for 2024. Find out more about R.M. Ruiz and her books on the links below. Happy Reading! Christian Children's Book Series | The Chosen Kids Amazon.com: The Chosen Kids: Enc...

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 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 that go with the book at the links below. Happy Reading! Valerie Ellis – Delighting Kids, Servi...

Send us Fan Mail Join Valerie Fentress as she chats with debut chidlren's author, Jennifer Noel Wilson. We talk about her book The Best Trophy, cross country track, and friendship. Find out more about Jennifer and her book on the links below. Happy Reading! Children's Author | Jennifer Noel Wilson Amazon.com: The Best Trophy: 9781646455751: Wilson, Jennifer Noel: Books Listener Survey in...

Send us Fan Mail Join Valerie Fentress as she talks with Candice Pedraz Yamnitz about her early reader book Desi and Ky Go Poof. We talk about our favorite children's books as well as the impact fantasy books have on young readers. Find out more about Candice Pedraz Yamnitz on her website, and find a link to her books below. Homepage - Candice Yamnitz Amazon.com: Dessi and Ky Go Poof (Dessi a...

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