Send us a text Summary In this episode, Valerie interviews Rachel Hartzell, the author of the picture book series 'The Garden Scouts.' They discuss Rachel's favorite bugs and bug encounters, as well as the lessons we can learn from bugs. Rachel 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. Rachel shares her journey as an author and her plans for future books. You can find Rachel on Instagram at Rachel.Hartzel. Takeaways Bugs can teach us about God's intricate design and the importance of details. Rachel's book series, 'The Garden Scouts,' teaches children about the fruits of the spirit in a relatable and practical way. Rachel chose a fly as the main character to show that even the 'uglier' parts of life can have beauty and redemption. Teaching from Rest by Sarah McKenzie and Babushka Baba Yaga by Patricia Palacco are impactful books for homeschooling and a passion for children's literature, respectively. Rachel is self-publishing her books and is focused on promoting her first book while working on the manuscript for the second book. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Favorite Bugs 02:19 Bug Encounters 06:15 Lessons from Bugs 08:15 The Garden Scouts, Buzzing with Love 12:05 Teaching the Fruits of the Spirit 15:12 Scouting and Cultures 16:29 Choosing a Fly as the Main Character 18:48 The Next Book and Fruits of the Spirit 21:18 Rachel's Journey as an Author 23:26 Education and Homeschooling 28:07 Most Impactful Book 31:26 Future Plans 33:33 Where to Find Rachel 34:16 Conclusion Let's discover great books together! Follow for more: FB: @bookworthypodcast Instagram: @bookworthy_podcast YouTube: BookWorthy Podcast - YouTube tiktok: @valeriefentress
