BookWorthy

Send us a text In this Play it Again episode from Season Four, Valerie interviews author Maria Antonia about her picture book, The Christmas Elephant, A Nativity Story. They discuss family Christmas traditions, sibling...

Send us a text In this episode of the Bookworthy Podcast, from Season One, Valerie Fentress interviews Gail Boss, the author of All Creation Waits. They discuss the importance of waiting and rest, the inspiration behind...

Send us a text In this episode of the Bookworthy Podcast, children's author Valerie Fentress shares a curated list of over 20 books suitable for gifting during the holiday season. Valerie emphasizes the importance of...

Send us a text In this episode of Book Worthy, host Valerie Fentress interviews award-winning author Donna Wyland about her latest children's book, 'Twas the Night Before Jesus.' They discuss the importance of Christmas...

Send us a text In this episode of Bookworthy, host Valerie Fentress interviews author Brock Eastman about his latest Christmas book, 'Saint Nicking at Night.' They discuss the inspiration behind the book, the importance...

Send us a text In this episode of Book Worthy, Valerie interviews author Heather Holleman about her Elita Brown series, which addresses the challenges of middle school, including popularity, social media, and the quest...

Send us a text In this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews Soaring Eagle (a preferred alias), the author of a children's picture book that explores themes of trauma, identity, and self-discovery through the story...

Send us a text In this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews middle grade author and illustrator Rob Baddorf, who shares insights into his writing journey, the inspiration behind his 'Recruited by the FBI' series...

Send us a text In this conversation, Valerie interviews Emmanuel Jean Russell, the author of 'My Name is Emmanuel,' a picture book that explores his adoption story and the significance of his name. Emmanuel shares...

Send us a text In this episode of the Bookworthy Podcast, Valerie interviews Amanda Trumpower, a middle-grade author known for her engaging Christian adventures for kids. Amanda shares her journey as a writer, her...

Send us a text In this episode of Bookworthy, host Valerie interviews author and writing instructor Hannah Fouts about her short story, The Sisters of Starford Point, featured in the Author Conservatory's anthology...

Send us a text In this episode of Bookworthy, host Valerie Fentress engages with author David Lahm and illustrator Lael Brinkley about their children's book 'In the Beginning, God Smiled.' The conversation explores the...

Send us a text In this episode of Bookworthy, host Valerie talks with author Tenille Marie about her middle-grade sci-fi adventure, 'So My Mom's From Outer Space.' They discuss the inspiration behind the book, the...

Send us a text In this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews author Kevin William Rascoe about his middle grade series, The Unusual Life of David Snot. The conversation explores the themes of bullying, personal...

Send us a text In this episode of Book Worthy, Valerie interviews author April Graney about her latest book, 'If Jesus Came to My School.' The conversation explores the themes of kindness, support in public schools, and...

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...

Send us a text 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...