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BookWorthy
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The 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.
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BookWorthy
Play it Again with Courtney Siebring
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REPLAY from 11/1/2023
Summary
In this episode of the Bookworthy podcast, Valerie Fentress interviews Courtney Siebring about her debut children's book, Little Spark of Life. They discuss topics such as Halloween candy, tackling the sensitive topic of where babies come from, engaging a kid's curiosity, engaging in the pro-life community, and more. Courtney shares her journey and how her daughter's fascination with pregnancy and childbirth inspired her to write the book. They also talk about the importance of encouraging children's passions and the impact of books in their lives. Courtney shares her plans for future projects and building community around creativity.
Takeaways
Encourage children's curiosity and engage in conversations about sensitive topics from an early age.
Support and encourage children's passions and interests, allowing them to explore different career paths.
Introduce complex words and rich language in children's books to expand their vocabulary and foster a love for learning.
Building community around creativity and expression is important for personal growth and connection.
Books have the power to impact and shape our lives, and it's important to embrace the diversity of literature.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:23 Halloween Candy
01:16 Favorite Type of Candy
02:06 Tackling the Sensitive Topic of Where Babies Come From
03:30 Engaging a Kid's Curiosity
04:17 Engaging in the Pro-Life Community
06:50 Combining Daughter's Curiosity and Pro-Life Message
07:19 Daughter's Reaction to the Book
08:30 Encouraging Children's Passions
09:15 Courtney's Background in Theater and Voiceover
10:53 Impactful Books in Courtney's Life
13:16 Educating Children's Imagination
14:14 Healing and Redemption
15:25 Becoming an Author
18:47 Favorite Children's Book
20:28 Introducing Complex Words to Kids
21:12 Building Community Around Creativity
22:07 What's Next for Courtney
22:34 Where to Find More about Courtney and Her Books
23:18 Conclusion
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