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BookWorthy Chats with Becca Wierwille
Summary
In this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews author Becca Wierwille about her latest book, Road Trip Redemption, the third installment in her middle-grade trilogy. The conversation delves into the themes of forgiveness, redemption, and the impact of bullying, as well as Becca's writing journey and her decision to self-publish. They also discuss the importance of children's literature in addressing complex emotions and experiences, and Becca shares her favorite children's books and upcoming projects.
Takeaways
Jada's story explores themes of forgiveness and redemption.
All characters have their own journeys of growth.
The impact of bullying is a central theme in the book.
Empathy is crucial in understanding others' actions.
Writing can be a way to process personal experiences.
Self-publishing allows for creative control and timely releases.
Children's literature can address complex emotional themes.
Books can help kids see their worth and value.
The importance of prayer and empathy in parenting.
Becca's writing journey began with a love for storytelling.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Road Trip Redemption
03:00 Exploring Jada's Redemption Story
06:01 Themes of Forgiveness and Growth
08:58 The Impact of Bullying and Empathy
12:02 Writing Journey and Self-Publishing
18:02 Favorite Children's Books and Future Projects
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