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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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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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25:57

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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19:42

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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26:40

BookWorthy Chats with Dr. Anne Worth

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2024/05/29

SummaryDr. 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 and fait...

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21:44

BookWorthy Chats with Barbara Seregi

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2024/05/22

Summary Barb Seregi discusses her book series, Army of God, and specifically focuses on book three, Tommy and the Good News Shoes. The conversation explores the inspiration behind the series, the main message of the book, and the impact of the armor of God. Barb also shares her favorite books and the power of storytelling. The discussion concludes with a conversation about writing from the perspective of children or animals and the charm of squirrels. Chapters 00:00 Introductio...

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23:39

BookWorthy Chats with Linda MacKillop

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2024/05/15

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 from writing for a...

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BookWorthy Chats with Eden Estabrook

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2024/05/08

Summary In this episode of the Bookworthy Podcast, Valerie Fentress interviews Eden Estabrook about her book, Arnie the Armadillo Goes to Antarctica. They discuss traveling to extreme places, the inspiration behind the book, teaching vocabulary through storytelling, the moralistic message in children's books, the influence of Dr. Seuss and Winnie the Pooh, becoming a children's author, impactful children's books, and future plans for Arnie the Armadillo. Takeaways Children lear...

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27:52

BookWorthy Chats with Eric and Meredith Schrotenboer

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2024/05/01

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BookWorthy Chats with Xochitl Dixon

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2024/04/24

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23:30

Play it Again with Courtney Siebring

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2024/04/17

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22:53

Tama Fortner with God I Feel Scared

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2024/04/10

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Crystal Bowman and Good Morning God Loves You

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2024/04/03

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25:19

BookWorthy Chats with Glenys Nellist

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2024/03/27

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