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Why Jonathan Roger's 'The Charlatan's Boy' Still Matters Today
What a Charlatan’s Boy Teaches the Truth About Who You Are. Some stories entertain us for a season. Others stay with us because they quietly tell the truth about being human.

Valerie
4 days ago4 min read


Unveiling the Superpower of Kids: A Conversation with Meredith Davis
Meredith Davis shares the superpower behind her Amazing Adventures of Noah Minor series in this wildly fun and deeply meaningful conversation. Meredith Davis' book is the kind of story that makes kids laugh, gasp, and turn pages quickly, while also nudging them toward courage, character, and compassion.

Valerie
4 days ago6 min read


Faith, Fun, and Decide‑Your‑Path Adventure: Inside Kathryn Butler’s Lamplight Series
Kathryn Butler—trauma surgeon turned writer, homeschooling mom, and author of the beloved Dream Keeper Saga—to talk about her newest middle‑grade project, The Lamplight Series.

Valerie
Oct 146 min read


Science, Wonder, and the God Who Made It All with Dominique Okonkwo
A Conversation with Author Dominique Okonkwo and her book, God of Wonders, points to sweet truths kids need to know.

Valerie
Oct 75 min read


October Book of the Month: What if the World is a Letter by Hilary Echols
his lyrical picture book invites young readers to imagine the natural world as a love letter from God. Every sunrise becomes a declaration of hope. The wind carries a song of wonder. Mountains echo strength and belonging. Page by page, Echols paints a tender portrait of a Creator who delights in His children and weaves His love into every corner of creation.

Valerie
Oct 12 min read


How Children’s Books Can Foster Discipleship and Spiritual Growth with Jen Weaver & Gayle Veitenheimer
A conversation with Jen Weaver & Gayle Veitenheimer about their books that help your kids walk with God in the everyday moments of life.

Valerie
Sep 306 min read


Growing Faith One Seed at a Time: Inside Dawn Caldwell‑DeWulf’s Fruit of the Spirit Series
A warm and honest conversation with Dawn Caldwell DeWulf about her newest release, I Don’t Like Faithfulness, and the surprising way this whole series began.

Valerie
Sep 235 min read


When Horses Teach Us About Hope with Kathryn O’Neill
A Happy Trails conversation with Kathryn O'Neill about Horses, Hope, and writing devotions for middle-grade readers.

Valerie
Sep 164 min read


How Fairy Tales Inspire Modern YA Fantasy with Angie Dickinson
A conversation with Angie Dickinson that's full of creativity, courage, and the kind of storytelling that reminds us why fairy tales endure.

Valerie
Sep 94 min read


Raising Readers Who Love Jesus: How Fall Book Rhythms Quiet the Heart and Make Room for Story‑Shaped Faith
How imagination becomes discipleship when the season slows us down. Plus, a Fall Reading Checklist. Fall has a way of pressing “reset” on the soul. The air cools. The evenings stretch. The calendar settles into something steadier. And in the middle of this gentle shift, Christian parents often feel a familiar tug: This is the moment to rebuild the rhythms that shape our home.

Valerie
Aug 314 min read


BookWorthy’s September Book of the Month: High Heels and Hay Bales by Keira Mueller
Kiera Meuller delivers a Hilarious, Heartwarming City‑Meets‑Country Adventure Perfect for Middle Grade Readers Book Review: High Heels and Hay Bales by Keira Mueller (this post does contain an affiliate link to support the podcast) High Heels and Hay Bales is a sparkling, laugh-out-loud middle-grade romp that blends fashion, farming, and family into a story as sweet as summer lemonade and as delightfully chaotic as a barnyard full of toddlers. Keira Mueller delivers a tale th

Valerie
Aug 313 min read


How to Take Jesus to School with April Graney
author and speaker April Graney. Her latest book, If Jesus Came to My School, is a whimsical tale of a young girl who imagines what it would be like if Jesus visited her school as a child. What would a day with Jesus be like at school?

Valerie
Aug 2014 min read


The Mythmakers, the Magic, and the Making of a Creative Life: A Conversation with John Hendrix
This Play it Again episode harkens back to Season Four, where BookWorthy interviewed the awe-inspiring artist and writer, John Hendrix.

Valerie
Aug 125 min read


Embracing Who You Are with Leslie Coleburn and Jilly Goat
Award-winning author Leslie Coleburn chats with BookWorthy about her latest picture book, Jilly Goat, about knowing ourselves and loving who we are.

Valerie
Aug 514 min read


August's Book of the Month: Manatee School by Debbie Burton
Manatee School is more than a story — it’s an invitation to slow down, pay attention, and celebrate the gentle giants God placed in our waters. It’s a book that leaves readers a little more curious, a little more compassionate, and a lot more in love with the world around them.

Valerie
Aug 52 min read


How to Choose Books That Support Your Family’s Values
How to Choose Books That Support Your Family’s Values -Insights from a public-school momma and 3 questions to ask before handing your child a book.

Valerie
Aug 33 min read


Self‑Publishing Truths, Yeti Wizards, and Raising Readers with Theresa Villarreal
Theresa Villarreal sits down with BookWorthy to discuss the need for stories that speak truth, like her Adventures in Oculus, and what she is doing to influence the publishing industry.

Valerie
Jul 2917 min read


Celebrating Christmas in July with Sonja Anderson: A Heartfelt Conversation
Transcript of Sonja Anderson sits down with Valerie Fentress in this Season 9 Bonus episode of BookWorthy Podcast, bringing you some Christmas cheer in the dog days of summer.

Valerie
Jul 226 min read


Unveiling Cultures: A Conversation with Jenny Marcelene
Jenny Marcelene chats with BookWorthy about her Early Chapter book, The Dreamer, aiming to open conversations with kids about diversity

Valerie
Jul 2221 min read


A Journey of Self-Acceptance with Elizabeth Lizu
Full Transcript of interview with Elizabeth Lizu's Cayden's Adventures in Faith is an early chapter book exploring family and faith in everyday situations

Valerie
Jul 1513 min read
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