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BookWorthy
Looking for books your kids will love — and you can trust?
The award-winning BookWorthy Podcast is your weekly guide to help Christian parents cut through the noise and find books that actually matter. Each week, award-winning children's author Valerie Fentress chats with authors about stories that help kids process big feelings, grow in faith, and see God’s goodness in everyday life.
Think of it as your trusted book buddy for raising readers who love Jesus.
Full Transcripts available at http://www.valeriefentress.com/blog
Episodes
151 episodes
How to Help Kids Take Jesus to School with April Graney
The blog version of this episode is available at www.valeriefentress.com/blogIn this episode of Book Worthy, Valerie interviews author April Graney about her latest book, 'If Jesus Came t...
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The Mythmakers, the Magic, and the Making of a Creative Life: A Replay Conversation with John Hendrix
In this episode, Valerie interviews John Hendrix, a New York Times bestselling illustrator and author of children's books. They discuss his latest book, 'The Mythmakers,' which explores the friendship between C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien and t...
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Embracing Imperfection with Leslie Coleburn
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Self‑Publishing Truths, Yeti Wizards, and Raising Readers with Theresa Villarreal
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Unveiling Cultures: A Conversation with Jenny Marcelene
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Season 9 Bonus: Celebrating Christmas in July with Sonia Anderson
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A Journey of Self-Acceptance and Faith with Elizabeth Lizu
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Navigating Grief with Faith as a Family with Diane Nienas
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How Stories Shape a Nation: Jenny L. Cote on Faith, History, and America’s 250th Birthday
Join Valerie and award-winning author Jenny L. Cote as they explore the inspiring stories behind America's founding, biblical principles in history, and how to engage children with faith-based historical storytelling. Discover how Jenny's revol...
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Inside Dragon’s Kiss and the Real Risks of Spicy YA: Insights from Author E.A. Winters
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Helping Little Ones See God’s Big, Beautiful World with Tori Higa
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Teaching Kids to Love God’s World: Inside ‘Mary the Missionary’ with Yvonne M. Morgan
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Exploring 'Smoke and Mirrors' with Jeff Maxim
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Finding Harmony and Friendship with Allia Zobel Nolan
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Growing Up in Faith with Penny Reeve
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Devoted Heroes of Faith with Joshua Cooley
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Teaching Kids to Pray Big Prayers with Kirthana Fanning
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A Gift, a Book, a Blessing with Eric and Meredith Schroedtenbauer
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A Beautiful Earth Day Compilation of Poems with Nancy Tupper Ling
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A Grandpuppy Leaves her mark with author Sandra Kay Chambers
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The Power of a Smile with Kat Kronenberg
Full Transcripts available at http://www.valeriefentress.com/blogIn this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews Kat Cronenberg, author of the 'Live Big' series. They discuss the inspir...
Narwhals Teach Faith and Science with Jennifer Jahn
Full Transcripts available at http://www.valeriefentress.com/blogIn this episode of Bookworthy, host Valerie speaks with children's author Jennifer Jahn about her debut picture book, 'God...
Discovering Magic in Everyday Creativity with Lara d'Entremont
Full Transcripts available at http://www.valeriefentress.com/blogIn this episode of Bookworthy, host Valerie interviews author Lara d'Entremont about her YA fantasy novel, The Painted Fai...
