BookWorthy Chats with Laura Sassi

In this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews children's author Laura Sasse about her latest picture book, 'Faithful Feet.' The conversation explores the inspiration behind the book, the importance of rhyme in children's literature, and the lessons children can learn about faith and God's love. Laura shares her writing process, how she connects with kids during school visits, and her journey as an author. The episode concludes with a sneak peek into Laura's upcoming projects and her favorite children's books.

Takeaways

 Feet are a humorous and relatable theme for kids.

Rhyme can enhance children's engagement with literature.

The Bible tells a story of redemption and grace.

Children can learn about faith through fun metaphors.

God's faithfulness is evident in the writing journey.

Writing requires both creativity and business acumen.

Little House on the Prairie influenced Laura's love for reading.

Upcoming book 'Pumpkin Day for Boo and Belle' is exciting.

Engaging kids with stories can spark their curiosity about the Bible.

Laura's newsletter offers valuable resources for parents and educators.

Chapters

 00:00 Introduction to Faithful Feet

02:54 The Inspiration Behind Faithful Feet

06:01 The Role of Rhyme in Children's Literature

08:56 Lessons from Faithful Feet

11:57 God's Faithfulness in the Writing Journey

15:11 A Day in the Life of a Children's Author

18:55 Favorite Children's Books and Future Projects

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