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 diversity, and the impact of colors and emotions. Xochitl also shares her personal journey of becoming an author and her upcoming projects. The conversation highlights the power of colors in conveying God's love and the need to challenge negative connotations associated with certain colors. Overall, the book encourages children to celebrate diversity and recognize God's presence in all things. Takeaways Colors can be used to convey God's love and evoke emotions. It is important to embrace diversity and challenge negative connotations associated with certain colors. Children's books can play a significant role in teaching faith and promoting inclusivity. Nature and colors can serve as reminders of God's unchanging character. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Favorite Color 01:04 Family and Personal Background 03:10 Becoming a Christian and Embracing Diversity 04:45 Inspiration behind 'What Color is God's Love?' 08:17 Exploring Colors and Emotions 09:07 Challenging Negative Connotations of Colors 10:18 God's Presence in Nature and Colors 12:38 Additional Resources and Activities 15:13 The Inspiration behind 'Wonderfully, Marvelously Brown' 20:24 Childhood Dream of Becoming an Author 25:31 Most Impactful Book (Other than the Bible) 29:39 Upcoming Projects 33:37 Where to Find More Information 34:05 Conclusion Let's discover great books together! Follow for more: FB: @bookworthypodcast Instagram: @bookworthy_podcast YouTube: BookWorthy Podcast - YouTube tiktok: @valeriefentress
