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A Grandpuppy Leaves her Mark with author Sandra Kay Chambers
While BookWorthy is preparing for the next season of bookish fun, enjoy a past conversation with Sandra Kay Chambers. Check her website for anything new. Help BookWorthy serve you and grow by filling out the 2026 Listener's Survey Here . This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity but reflects the full conversation from the BookWorthy Podcast. Grab a cup of coffee, listen, and read along. This post does contain affiliate links. Thanks for your support. Valerie -Welcom

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Apr 1513 min read


The Power of a Smile with Kat Kronenberg
Kat Kronenberg shares with BookWorthy the magic and joy of Book four in her Live Big series: Live Big with Catch-M

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Apr 815 min read


The Gift of Diversity and Culture in Stories with Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young
Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young shares with BookWorthy the celebration of diversity and culture in her picture book, Kailani's Gift

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Mar 1815 min read


Exploring God and the Universe with Mark Wainwright
BookWorthy Chats with Mark Wainwright about his non-fiction book with Answers in Genesis called Amazing Facts about Space.

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Mar 1114 min read


March Book of the Month- Let's Chase the Moon by K.L. Carter
Discover this review of NASA Scientist, KL Carter's picture book, which explores family dynamics, empathy, and the joy of discovering who we are.

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Mar 42 min read


Emotional Growth Through Storytelling with Kathleen Davis
Kathleen Davis' 'Our Hearts, explores the magic and connection our hearts are capable of with the truth that we are never alone in our feelings.

Valerie
Feb 1117 min read


February Book of the Month- Izzy's Notebook
Terrie Hellard-Brown's picture book Izzy's Notebook is February's Book of the Month. Discover the inside scoop of this fun and formative book.

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Feb 41 min read


Play it Again with Dominique Okonkwo
Dominique Okonkwo's picture book seeks to help children to understand just how much God loves them.

Valerie
Jan 716 min read


Christmas is Full of Unexpected Joy and Truth in Courtney J. Strong's Christmas Book
Christmas is full of unexpected joy and truth in Coutney Stong's Christmas book

Valerie
Dec 24, 20257 min read


Play it Again: Christmas Edition with Becky Van Vleet
Becky Van Vleet adds some Christmas charm and a gospel message to her Traveling Series

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Dec 17, 202517 min read


Play it Again: Christmas Edition with Maria Antonia
A behind-the-scenes look at Maria Antonia's Nativity Picture Book This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity but reflects the full conversation from the BookWorthy Podcast. Grab a cup of coffee, listen, and read along. This post does contain affiliate links. Thanks for your support. Valerie -Welcome to Bookworthy. We are a month away from Christmas. And if you've been around Bookworthy, you know I love Christmas books. So today we're talking with Maria Antonia abou

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Dec 10, 202517 min read


December's BookWorthy Book of the Month -Kathleen Davis' Our Hearts
A beautiful picture book by Kathleen Davis about the depth and complexity of our hearts for ages 4-8

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Dec 3, 20251 min read


Top 20+ Books for Kids This Christmas
Join Valerie Fentres as she introduces you to 20 or more books, board books to YA, for you to consider for the future book lovers in your family this holiday season.

Valerie
Nov 26, 202512 min read


Discovering the Full Story of Christmas with Donna Wyland
onna's latest children's book, Twas the Night Before Jesus, is a lyrical journey in the spirit of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, walking through the events leading up to Christmas and the joy of the gospel following Jesus's birth.

Valerie
Nov 19, 202516 min read


A Heartfelt Christmas Tradition with Brock Eastman
Brock Eastman is the author of over 25 titles, from board books to middle grade, and the alter ego for Dr. Fizzlepop's faith and science devotions. But today we're ringing in some Christmas bells to talk about his Christmas book, Saint Nicking at Night.

Valerie
Nov 12, 202521 min read


November's BookWorthy Book of the Month- Xochitl Dixon's Wonderfully Marvelously Brown
A color adventure picture book by Xochitl Dixon, which explores the beauty and joy of the color brown.

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Nov 5, 20251 min read


Soaring Eagle's Book: A Journey of Healing from Trauma
Starting Conversations with Children About Trauma This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity but reflects the full conversation from the BookWorthy Podcast. Grab a cup of coffee, listen, and read along. This post does contain affiliate links. Thanks for your support. Valerie - Welcome to Bookworthy. Today, we're excited to talk with Soaring Eagle. Soaring Eagle has created a picture book that follows a young eagle accidentally hatched in a chicken coop. He spends hi

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Oct 29, 20255 min read


Season Seven Bonus: A Journey through Adoption with Emmanuel Jean Russell
Emmanuel Jean Russell shares his adoption story and how his book Hello, I'm Emmanuel seeks to help all kids remember God is always with them.

Valerie
Oct 15, 202510 min read


October's BookWorthy Book of the Month - Susie Crosby's Where is Sheep 100
Author Susie Crosby brings us the truth of the parable of the lost sheep in a fun new way; in her picture book, Where is Sheep 100?

Valerie
Oct 1, 20251 min read


God's Smile and the Big Bang: A Poetic Exploration with Author David Lahm and Illustrator Lael Brinkley
Today, we're talking with author David Lamb and illustrator Lael Brinkley about their book, In the Beginning, God Smiled, a tale of God's joy and the Big Bang that followed, a poetic retelling of the why behind creation.

Valerie
Oct 1, 202517 min read
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