In this conversation, Valerie interviews Emmanuel Jean Russell, the author of 'My Name is Emmanuel,' a picture book that explores his adoption story and the significance of his name. Emmanuel shares insights about his writing process, the cultu...

In this episode of the Bookworthy Podcast, Valerie interviews Amanda Trumpower, a middle-grade author known for her engaging Christian adventures for kids. Amanda shares her journey as a writer, her inspirations, and the creation of her book se...

In this episode of Bookworthy, host Valerie interviews author and writing instructor Hannah Fouts about her short story, The Sisters of Starford Point, featured in the Author Conservatory's anthology. They discuss Hannah's writing journey, the ...

In this episode of Bookworthy, host Valerie Fentress engages with author David Lahm and illustrator Lael Brinkley about their children's book 'In the Beginning, God Smiled.' The conversation explores the themes of faith and science, the artisti...

In this episode of Bookworthy, host Valerie talks with author Tenille Marie about her middle-grade sci-fi adventure, 'So My Mom's From Outer Space.' They discuss the inspiration behind the book, the relatable characters, the importance of blend...