BookWorthy chats with Courtney Siebring

Summary

In this episode, Valerie interviews author Courtney Siebring about her latest rhyming picture book, Everybody Wonderfully Made. The book takes a biblical worldview of gender and celebrates the diversity of bodies. Courtney discusses the importance of teaching children to love and appreciate their bodies and how the book provides a starting point for conversations about gender identity. She also shares resources available on the book's website to help parents navigate these discussions. Courtney talks about her journey as an author and her plans for future poetry projects. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of teaching children that they are all image bearers of God and that they are loved and valued.

Takeaways

 Everybody Wonderfully Made is a rhyming picture book that celebrates the diversity of bodies and teaches children to love and appreciate their own bodies.

The book provides a starting point for conversations about gender identity and encourages parents to have open and empathetic discussions with their children.

Resources are available on the book's website to help parents navigate these conversations and engage their children in activities related to the book's themes.

Courtney Siebring plans to continue writing poetry and exploring different topics through her writing.

Chapters

 00:00 Introduction to Everybody Wonderfully Made

02:09 The Biblical Worldview of Gender

06:43 Teaching Children about Being Made on Purpose

11:38 The Importance of Understanding and Expressing Feelings

14:14 Celebrating Ourselves as Image Bearers of God

19:06 Resources for Parents

23:15 Courtney's Future Poetry Projects

Every Body Wonderfully Made | Paraclete Press

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