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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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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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32:23

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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52:17

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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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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Play it Again with Laura Sassi

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2024/07/31

Send us a Text Message.Repost from 10/18/2023SummaryIn 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, teaching children to pray in everyday moments, expressing gratitude in prayer, and more. Laura shares ins...

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26:25

Play it Again with Kelli McKinney

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2024/07/24

Send us a Text Message.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 McKinneyJeff Pennant's Field Guide To Raising Happy Parents: McKinney, Kelli: 9781953743183: Amazon.com: BooksBookWorthy is on break to prepare for Season...

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25:01

Play it Again with R.M. Ruiz

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2024/07/17

Send us a Text Message.BookWorthy is on break to prepare for Season Three.Here is a previous interview to help you find good books for your kids' hearts and souls.Happy Reading Be sure to join us over on social media for more book fun.Let's discover great books together!Follow for more:FB: @bookworthypodcastInstagram: @bookworthy_podcastYouTube: BookWorthy Podcast - YouTubetiktok: @valeriefentress

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32:27

BookWorthy Chats with Allia Zobel Nolan

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2024/07/10

Send us a Text Message.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 reading and creativity. Aliyah shares her upcoming projects, including two cat books and a personal mem...

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26:39

BookWorthy Chats with Elizabeth James

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2024/07/03

Send us a Text Message. 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 find her online. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background03:07 Inspira...

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BookWorthy Chats with Kelly Wilson Mize

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2024/06/26

SummaryKelly 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 about her experiences interviewing well-known Christian personalities and her love for books and reading. Kelly reflect...

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Bonus Episode with Joshua Cooley

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2024/06/26

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 by kids, and they talk about the role of fathers in modeling faith. They also discuss Joshua's involvement in the Go Bible project,...

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26:49

BookWorthy Chats with Jean Johnson

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2024/06/19

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 bilingual editions. You can find more information about Jean and her books on her website and social media channels.&...

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BookWorthy Chats with Jarm Del Boccio

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2024/06/12

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. Yarm also talks about her writing journey and future projects. The episode concludes with information on where...

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33:31

BookWorthy Chats with Jared Michaud

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2024/06/05

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 universe. He shares his favorite impactful books and discusses his future plans for the series. Listeners are directed to...

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