BookWorthy Chats with Rachael Hartzell

Summary

 In this episode, Valerie interviews Rachael Hartzell, the author of the picture book series 'The Garden Scouts.' They discuss Rachael's favorite bugs and bug encounters, as well as the lessons we can learn from bugs. 

Rachael 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. Rachael shares her journey as an author and her plans for future books. You can find Rachel on Instagram at Rachael.Hartzel.

 Takeaways

 Bugs can teach us about God's intricate design and the importance of details.

Rachael'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.

Rachael 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 Rachael's Journey as an Author

23:26 Education and Homeschooling

28:07 Most Impactful Book

31:26 Future Plans

33:33 Where to Find Rachael

34:16 Conclusion

Little Honeycomb Press

The Garden Scouts: Buzzing With Love - Kindle edition by Hartzell, Rachael, Wills, Sarah-Leigh. Children Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

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