Episodes 125
Avg. Duration 24m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jun 2023
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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100%
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Join children's author Valerie Fentress for weekly Author Chats to find books that are good for your kids' heart and soul.

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S8E7 A Middle-Grade Prankster Helps Readers Explore their hearts with Bonnie Swinehart

Mar 04, 2026 20m

Send a textIn this episode of the Bookworthy Podcast, Valerie interviews children's author Bonnie S. Weinhardt about her Bingees series, which follows the adventures of an 11-year-old boy named Benji…

S8E6 The Colorful World of Hadley the Hippo with Kayla E. Green

Feb 25, 2026 22m

Send a textIn this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews Kayla E. Green, an award-winning YA fantasy author who has ventured into children's literature with her picture book 'Hadley the Hippo.'…

S8E5 Growing a Love of God on the Farm with Sarah Philpott

Feb 18, 2026 20m

Send a textIn this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews award-winning author Sarah Philpott, who shares her journey from writing devotionals to creating children's books. They discuss Sarah's…

S8E4 Emotional Growth Through Storytelling with Kathleen Davis

Feb 11, 2026 23m

Send a textIn this episode of Bookworthy, host Valerie speaks with children's author Kathleen about her journey as a writer and the themes of her latest book, 'Our Hearts.' Kathleen shares insights…

S8E3 A Journey into The Black Cyclone with John Kennedy Howard

Feb 04, 2026 25m

Send a textIn this episode of Book Worthy, Valerie interviews cycling legend John Howard, who discusses his latest book, The Black Cyclone, which tells the story of Major Taylor, the first acclaimed…

S8E2 Exploring Wild Faith with Valerie Ellis- A Devotional for Kids

Jan 28, 2026 28m

Send a textIn this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie Ellis discusses her latest book, 'Wild Faith Devotions for Kids,' which explores the connection between animal traits and Christian teachings.…

S8E1 Discovering WWII Mysteries with Nell Branum

Jan 21, 2026 21m

Send a textIn this episode of the Bookworthy Podcast, Valerie interviews Nell Branum, a former elementary school librarian and author of the 'Heroes on the Home Front' series. They discuss Nell's…

Play it Again with Abbi Lee

Jan 14, 2026 25m

Send a textAbby Lee, author of Geocache Club, Ghost Town Treasure Hunt, discusses her book and the concept of geocaching. Geocaching is a modern-day treasure-hunting activity where participants hide…

Play it Again with Dominique Okonkwo

Jan 07, 2026 25m

Send a textIn this episode, Valerie interviews Dominique Okonkwo, the author of the rhyming picture book 'No Greater Love.' They discuss Dominique's inspiration for the book, the challenges of…

Play it Again with Amanda Cleary Eastep

Dec 31, 2025 26m

Send a text In this Play it Again episode from Season Four of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews Amanda Cleary Eastep, author of the Tree Street Kids series. Amanda shares her inspiration for her recent…

Play it Again Christmas Edition with Author Courtney Strong and Illustrator Carissa Robertson

Dec 24, 2025 26m

Send a textIn this Play it Again episode from Season One, Valerie Fentress interviews Courtney J. Strong and illustrator Carissa Robertson about their new Christmas picture book, The Trail of…

Play It Again Christmas Edition with Becky VanVleet

Dec 17, 2025 30m

Send a textIn this Play it Again episode from Season Fout of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews Becky Van Vleet, an award-winning multi-genre author, about her children's picture book, Angelina the…

Play it Again Christmas Editions with Maria Antonia

Dec 10, 2025 30m

Send a textIn this Play it Again episode from Season Four, Valerie interviews author Maria Antonia about her picture book, The Christmas Elephant, A Nativity Story. They discuss family Christmas…

Play it Again Christmas Edition with Gayle Boss

Dec 03, 2025 29m

Send a textIn this episode of the Bookworthy Podcast, from Season One, Valerie Fentress interviews Gail Boss, the author of All Creation Waits. They discuss the importance of waiting and rest, the…

Top 20+ Books for Kids this Christmas 2025

Nov 26, 2025 19m

Send a textIn this episode of the Bookworthy Podcast, children's author Valerie Fentress shares a curated list of over 20 books suitable for gifting during the holiday season.  Valerie emphasizes the…

S7E12 Discovering the Full Story of Christmas with Donna Wyland

Nov 19, 2025 20m

Send a textIn this episode of Book Worthy, host Valerie Fentress interviews award-winning author Donna Wyland about her latest children's book, 'Twas the Night Before Jesus.' They discuss the…

S7E11 A Heartfelt Christmas Tradition with Brock Eastman

Nov 12, 2025 24m

Send a textIn this episode of Bookworthy, host Valerie Fentress interviews author Brock Eastman about his latest Christmas book, 'Saint Nicking at Night.' They discuss the inspiration behind the…

S7E10 Navigating Middle School with Books, Jesus, and Heather Holleman

Nov 05, 2025 28m

Send a textIn this episode of Book Worthy, Valerie interviews author Heather Holleman about her Elita Brown series, which addresses the challenges of middle school, including popularity, social…

S7E9 From Chicken Coop to Soaring Heights: A Journey of Identity and Healing

Oct 29, 2025 22m

Send a textIn this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews Soaring Eagle (a preferred alias), the author of a children's picture book that explores themes of trauma, identity, and self-discovery…

S7E8 From FBI Fantasies to Faithful Adventures with Rob Baddorf

Oct 22, 2025 19m

Send a textIn this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews middle grade author and illustrator Rob Baddorf, who shares insights into his writing journey, the inspiration behind his 'Recruited by…

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