BookWorthy Chats with Becky VanVleet

Summary

 In this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews Becky Van Vleet, an award-winning multi-genre author, about her children's picture book, Angelina the Traveling Angel. The book follows Angelina, a magical Christmas tree topper, as she travels from home to home and questions her worth. Becky shares the inspiration behind the book, which is part of her traveling series based on objects passed down through generations in her family. She discusses the importance of preserving family stories and memories and the impact of her own writing journey. Becky also recommends the book Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers and shares her favorite children's book author, Patricia Palocco.

Takeaways

 Preserving family stories and memories is important for passing down traditions and creating a sense of identity.

Children's books can convey important messages, such as the gospel, in a fun and engaging way.

Writing can be a fulfilling and unexpected journey, even for those who may not have considered themselves writers before.

Books have the power to impact and inspire readers, shaping their perspectives and values.

Chapters

 00:00 Introduction and Background

03:00 The Inspiration for Angelina, the Traveling Angel

07:21 The Message of Angelina, the Traveling Angel

12:49 The Value of Family Stories and Memories

16:18 Becky's Writing Journey

21:48 Impactful Books in Becky's Life

23:18 Favorite Children's Books

25:42 Upcoming Projects

27:54 Where to Find Becky and Her Books

29:01 Conclusion

Home - Becky Van Vleet

Angelina, the Traveling Angel - Kindle edition by Van Vleet, Becky. Children Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

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