Send us a text 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 to find Jarm and her books. Takeaways The Heart Changer is a middle-grade novel that explores forgiveness and compassion through biblical and historical fiction. Middle-grade fiction is important because it allows young readers to relate to characters who face similar struggles and encourages them to trust in God's plan for their lives. Jarm Del Boccio's writing journey began with a love for communication and a desire to encourage and inspire others. Yarm's future projects include a mystery set at the World Columbian Exposition of 1893 and a nonfiction book on aging. To learn more about Yarm and her books, visit her website at yarmdelboccio.com. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to The Heart Changer 02:06 The Inspiration Behind The Heart Changer 05:45 Writing Middle-Grade Fiction 09:08 Takeaways from The Heart Changer 13:16 The Importance of Middle-Grade Fiction 17:51 Yarm's Writing Journey 20:05 Favorite Books and Future Projects 23:57 Where to Find Yarm and Her Books 24:09 Conclusion Let's discover great books together! Follow for more: FB: @bookworthypodcast Instagram: @bookworthy_podcast YouTube: BookWorthy Podcast - YouTube tiktok: @valeriefentress
