BookWorthy Valerie Fentress

Send us a Text Message. Summary Elizabeth James, author of the Pippa Potter series, discusses her inspiration behind the books and the research she conducted on the White House. She also shares her experience illustrating the books and how she addresses anxiety in the stories. Elizabeth talks about her writing journey and her favorite books. She concludes by discussing her future projects and where to find her online. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background03:07 Inspira...

Send us a Text Message.SummaryKelly Wilson-Mize discusses her picture book, The Beautiful Story Within Me, which explores the theme of not judging a book by its cover and emphasizes the value and worth of every individual. The book incorporates a gospel message and is suitable for readers of all ages. Kelly shares her personal journey as a writer and the inspiration behind the book. She also talks about her experiences interviewing well-known Christian personalities and her love for books and...

Send us a Text Message.Summary In this bonus episode of Book Worthy, Valerie interviews Joshua Cooley, the author of the children's book 'I Can't Believe My Eyes.' They discuss the importance of addressing big questions about God with children and how everyday experiences can be used to teach them about faith. Joshua shares some of the funny and strange questions he has been asked by kids, and they talk about the role of fathers in modeling faith. They also discuss Joshua's involvement i...

Send us a Text Message.Summary Jean Johnson, author of the Renny Roo's Adventures series, shares her inspiration for the books and how her childhood experiences in the Yucatan jungle influenced her writing. Her books discuss her fascination with dinosaurs and the importance of teaching friendship and manners. Jean also talks about her plans for future books in the series and the availability of bilingual editions. You can find more information about Jean and her books on her website and ...

Send us a Text Message.Summary In this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews Jarm Del Boccio about her award-winning middle-grade novel, The Heart Changer. Jarm shares the inspiration behind the book and her desire to help kids explore forgiveness and compassion through biblical and historical fiction. They discuss the importance of middle-grade fiction and the impact it can have on young readers. Yarm also talks about her writing journey and future projects. The episode concludes wi...

Send us a Text Message.Summary In this conversation, Valerie Fentress interviews author Jared Michaud about his YA science fiction novel, Bright Star. They discuss the inspiration behind the book, the representation of autism in the main character, and the use of science fiction to communicate truths about God. Jared also explains the concept of Energemetra 6, the energy force in the book's universe. He shares his favorite impactful books and discusses his future plans for the series. Li...