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Play it Again with Becca Wierwille
Summary
In this episode of the Bookworthy Podcast, Valerie Fentress interviews author Becca Wierwelle about her middle-grade adventure book, 'Road Trip Rescue.' They discuss their favorite road trips, the inspiration behind the book, and the importance of embracing differences. Bekah shares her journey to becoming an author and how she finds story ideas. They also talk about impactful books and the messages Bekah hopes to communicate to kids through her writing. The episode concludes with a discussion about future road trip plans.
Takeaways
Embrace the differences that make you unique and extraordinary.
Children's books have a special place in our hearts and can shape us during our formative years.
Writing can be a way to process childhood experiences and emotions.
Asking 'why' and observing the world around you can lead to creative story ideas.
Reading to children is a great way to bond and introduce them to the joy of books.
Road trips can be a source of inspiration for writing and personal growth.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Favorite Road Trips
01:48 Introduction to 'Road Trip Rescue' and Kimmy's Journey
03:12 Inspiration for the Book and Writing About Personal Struggles
05:34 Writing for Children and Embracing Differences
08:29 Becoming an Author and Writing for Kids
11:55 Finding Story Ideas and Asking 'Why'
13:14 Favorite Books and Impactful Reads
14:45 Reading to Children and Impactful Books
17:18 Writing the Sequel and Road Trip to Guatemala
19:38 Themes in 'Road Trip Rescue' and Messages for Kids
20:43 Where to Find More About Becca's Books
21:27 Road Trip Plans
22:32 Conclusion
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