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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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24:56

Play it Again with Valerie Ellis

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2024/12/11

Send us a textPlay it Again with Valerie Ellis Full Transcript can be found at www.valeriefentress.com/blogJoin 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, Serving ParentsAmazon...

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29:00

Play it Again with Gayle Boss

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2024/12/04

Send us a textPlay it Again with Gayle Boss (Originally aired 12/23)Full Transcript can be found at www.valeriefentress.com/blogSummary 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 shares her personal experience of celebrating Advent in a unique way and how it helped her overcome sea...

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23:50

Play it Again with Sonia E. Amin

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2024/11/27

Send us a textPlay it Again with Sonia E. Amin ( reposted from 2/14/2024)Full Transcript available at www.valeriefentress.com/blogJoin 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, and find a link to her books below.Sonia E. Amin | Bax and His Bubbles - Positive Thinking for Kids (soniaeamin.com)When...

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29:22

BookWorthy Chats with Maria Antonia

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2024/11/20

Send us a textSummaryIn 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's upcoming projects. Takeaways Family traditions around Christmas can vary, such as when to pu...

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29:29

BookWorthy Chats with Becky VanVleet

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2024/11/13

Send us a textSummary 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 series based on objects passed down through generations in her family. She discusses the importance of pre...

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24:07

BookWorthy Chats with Dominique Okonkwo

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2024/11/06

Send us a textSummary 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, the conversation highlights the power of storytelling to teach and entertain children while reinforcing biblical truth...

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21:27

BookWorthy Chats with Nancy Tupper Ling

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2024/10/30

Send us a textSummary 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 fun and joyful poems. The book aims to inspire children and families to appreciate and care for the...

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34:26

BookWorthy Chats with Rachael Hartzell

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2024/10/23

Send us a textSummary 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 scouting, different cultures, and the impact of books on education. Rachael shares her journey as an author...

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25:32

BookWorthy Chats with Jennifer Bosma

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2024/10/16

Send us a textSummary 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 plans, and insights from her podcast, emphasizing the need for Christian principles in parenting and education...

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27:11

BookWorthy Chats with Healey Ikerd

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2024/10/09

Send us a textSummary 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 Healey and her books on her website, writtenbyhealy.com.Takeaways The Red Ball teaches chil...

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23:47

BookWrorthy Chats with Maryna Doughty

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2024/10/02

Send us a textSummaryMaryna 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 her...

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24:02

BookWorthy Chats with Abbi Lee

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2024/09/25

Send us a textSummary 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 inspiration behind her book and how it incorporates themes of friendship, history, and dealing ...

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25:56

BookWorthy Chats with Amanda Cleary Eastep

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2024/09/18

Send us a textSummaryIn 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 engaging middle-grade readers and the importance of playfulness and humor in children's literature. She sha...

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23:27

Book Worthy Chats with Carolyn Leiloglou

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2024/09/11

Send us a textSummary 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 Bones, shifts to Georgia's perspective as she grapples with her own insecurities and learns the value...

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BookWorthy Chats with GO Bible Contributors

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2024/09/04

Send us a textSummaryIn 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 stories, and memory verses. The contributors emphasize the power of the Word of God and the transforma...

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BookWorthy Chats with John Hendrix

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2024/09/04

Send us a textSummary 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 friendship, and the importance of community for artists. John shares his advice for parents of creative childr...

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21:10

Play it Again with Anna Cook

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2024/08/28

Send us a textSummary 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 faith has grown throughout the writing process. They also talk about the unlikely partnership between ...

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24:00

Play it Again with Becca Wierwille

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2024/08/21

Send us a Text Message.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 about impactful books and the messages Bekah hopes to communicate to kids through her writing. Th...

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26:58

Play it Again with Liz and Jack Hagler

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2024/08/14

Send us a Text Message.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 (patrickwigglesworth.com)Amazon.com: Dangerous Dilemmas (Patrick Wigglesworth’s Bizarre Bible Adventure): 003180913356...

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29:57

Play it Again with JJ LeVan

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2024/08/07

Send us a Text Message.SummaryIn 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 faced by families with neurodivergent children. JJ shares her personal journey as a parent of a child with ...

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