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BookWorthy

Valerie Fentress

Join children"s author Valerie Fentress for weekly Author Chats to find books that are good for your kids" heart and soul.

kids & family stories for kids

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21:32

BookWorthy Chats with Author Leah Boden

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2025/09/03

Send us a text In this episode of the Bookworthy Podcast, Valerie speaks with Leah Boden, an author dedicated to empowering women and children through literature. Leah discusses her latest book series, 'The Tales of Boldness and Faith,' which features fictionalized biographies of notable figures like Charlotte Mason, C.S. Lewis, and Sarah Forbes Bonetta. The conversation explores themes of displacement, redemption, and the importance of relationships in shaping identity. Leah shares her journ...

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24:32

Play it Again with Maryna Doughty

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2025/08/27

Send us a text 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 forgiveness. She emphasizes the importance of honesty and discernment for young readers. Maryna discusses h...

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27:25

Play it Again with Dr. Anne Worth

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2025/08/20

Send us a text 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 topics. The books cover themes of loss, friendship, and the love of animals, while also incorporating salvation ...

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27:17

Play it Again with Terrie Hellard-Brown

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2025/08/13

Send us a text 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 importance of everyday discipleship, teachable moments in parenting, and the most impactful books they have rea...

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34:16

Play It Again with Jared Michaud

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2025/08/06

Send us a text 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 Energemetrix 6, the energy force in the book's universe. He shares his favorite impactful books and discusses his plans for the series. Listeners are directe...

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33:45

Play it Again with Xochitl Dixon

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2025/07/30

Send us a text 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 personal journey of becoming an author and her upcoming projects. The conversation highlights the power of colors in conveying God's love and the need to challenge negative connotations associated with certain...

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21:47

BookWorthy Chats with Karen Whiting

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2025/07/23

Send us a text In this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews author Karen Whiting, who shares her passion for helping families grow in faith through service. Karen discusses her 52-week devotional series designed for families, emphasizing hands-on activities and engaging discussions that cater to children of various ages. She reflects on the lasting impact of family devotions, the challenges faced in maintaining them, and the importance of making faith a priority in the home. Karen also s...

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23:22

BookWorthy Chats with Lyndsey Lewellen

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2025/07/16

Send us a text In this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews YA author Lindsay Llewellyn about her latest book, The Cryer Stone, the sequel to The Chaos Grid. They discuss the inspiration behind the story, the character development, and the themes of adventure and forgiveness. Lindsay shares her journey as a writer, her experiences with dyslexia, and how she incorporates Christian elements into her fiction. The conversation also touches on the importance of engaging reluctant readers and ...

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17:53

BookWorthy Chats with Carol Baldwin

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2025/07/09

Send us a text In this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews author Carol Baldwin about her young adult novel, Half Truths, which explores themes of social injustice and identity through the eyes of a 15-year-old girl in the 1950s South. Carol shares her writing journey, the inspiration behind her characters, and the importance of truth in family dynamics. The conversation delves into the historical context of the story, the writing process, and the hope for more conversations about race ...

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25:24

BookWorthy Chats with Laura Sassi

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2025/07/02

Send us a text In this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews children's author Laura Sasse about her latest picture book, 'Faithful Feet.' The conversation explores the inspiration behind the book, the importance of rhyme in children's literature, and the lessons children can learn about faith and God's love. Laura shares her writing process, how she connects with kids during school visits, and her journey as an author. The episode concludes with a sneak peek into Laura's upcoming project...

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21:45

BookWorthy Chats with Rebecca Galeskas

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2025/06/25

Send us a text In this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews Rebecca Galeskas about her picture book, 'Little Lion Puts on the Armor of God.' The conversation explores the inspiration behind the book, the deeper meanings of scripture, and the importance of conveying faith-based messages to children. Rebecca shares her journey as a writer, her literary influences, and what readers can expect next from her work. Takeaways The book was inspired by Rebecca's son, Judah. Rebecca emphasiz...

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19:06

BookWorthy Chats with YA Author Katherine Briggs

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2025/06/18

Send us a text Summary In this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews YA fantasy author Catherine Briggs, who discusses her journey as a writer, the inspiration behind her books, and the themes explored in her duology, The Eternity Gate and The Immortal Abyss. Catherine shares insights on world-building, character development, and the importance of small actions in making a difference. The conversation also touches on the exploration of faith in her stories and her future writing projects....

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24:25

Bonus Chat with Bryan Davis

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2025/06/11

Send us a text Summary In this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews fantasy author Bryan Davis about his latest series, Dragons of Camelot. They discuss the evolution of his storytelling, the importance of faith in his works, and how fantasy literature resonates with young readers. Brian shares insights into his writing journey, the influence of King Arthur on his stories, and the significance of prayer in the lives of young people. He also reflects on the impactful books that have shape...

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21:04

BookWorthy Chats Again with Maria Antonia

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2025/06/11

Send us a text Summary In this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie speaks with author Maria Antonia about her new children's book, 'Barnaby the Runaway Sheep.' They discuss the inspiration behind the story, the writing process, and the important lessons for children about trust and guidance from their 'shepherds' in life. Maria shares her experiences growing up and how they influenced her storytelling, as well as her future writing projects. Takeaways Summer was a time for reading and ...

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20:09

BookWorthy Chats with Kristen Puma

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2025/06/04

Send us a text Summary Kristen Puma discusses her book 'Abby and Liam and the Bedtime Adventure' and the importance of fostering imagination and creativity in children. The book follows siblings Abby and Liam as they turn their bedtime routine into an exciting adventure. Kristen emphasizes the value of spending quality time with children and creating warm and wonderful memories. She also shares her own writing journey and the impact of books like Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings. ...

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24:17

BookWorthy Chats with Becca Wierwille

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2025/05/28

Send us a text Summary In this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews author Becca Wierwille about her latest book, Road Trip Redemption, the third installment in her middle-grade trilogy. The conversation delves into the themes of forgiveness, redemption, and the impact of bullying, as well as Becca's writing journey and her decision to self-publish. They also discuss the importance of children's literature in addressing complex emotions and experiences, and Becca shares her favorit...

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19:52

BookWorthy Chats with Kirthana J. Fanning

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2025/05/21

Send us a text Summary In this episode of Book Worthy, author Kirthana J. Fanning discusses her book 'The Girl with Her Noble Steed' and her passion for empowering young readers through Christian faith-based storytelling. She shares how her love for underdog stories and fairy tales inspired her to create a story about a young girl named Ophie who relies on her faith and courage to overcome challenges. Fanning also talks about the importance of including Christian elements and the Word o...

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20:23

BookWorthy Chats with Jerah Alvarado

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2025/05/14

Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Bookworthy podcast, Valerie interviews children's author Jerah Alvarado, who discusses her bilingual book, 'Would You Rather? Bible Water Adventure Edition.' Jerah shares the inspiration behind her book, her writing journey, and the importance of making Bible stories fun for children. She also talks about her upcoming projects and the significance of bilingual literature in fostering language skills among young readers. Takeaways Jerah...

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24:12

BookWorthy Chats with Jennifer Bleakley

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2025/05/07

Send us a text Summary In this episode of Bookworthy, host Valerie talks with author Jennifer Blankley about her love for animals and how it influences her writing. Jennifer shares her journey from being a grief counselor to becoming an author, highlighting her latest book, 'More Proverbs for Kids.' The conversation explores the lessons animals teach us, the importance of storytelling, and how childhood experiences shape our passions. Jennifer also discusses her future projects, includi...

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24:24

Play it Again with Linda MacKillop

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2025/04/30

Send us a text 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 journey, her military background and inspirations, the most impactful book in Linda's life, the transition fr...

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