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?

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

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.

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.

Diane Nienas talks with BookWorthy about her picture book series Life with Leo, which explores the life and joy of her terminally ill son.

In celebration of the 250th Celebration of America, here is a review of ABC’s of the American Revolution by Alyssa Wedemeyer

Thirty Years of Mission Trips led Yvonne M. Morgan to write her picture book, Mary the Missionary, about compassion and acceptance.

Allia Zobel Nolan discusses her latest picture book, 'Finding Harmony,' which explores themes of peace, friendship, and teamwork through the story of a kitten.

This month's BookWorthy Book of the month is Kris Taratino's picture book, BedSLIME Blues. Discover funny antics of monsters at bedtime.

BookWorthy Chats with authors Eric and Meredith Schrotenboer about their latest book with Zondervan, This Special Blessing For You.

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

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

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

BookWorthy Chats with Mark Wainwright about his non-fiction book with Answers in Genesis called Amazing Facts about Space.

Discover this review of NASA Scientist, KL Carter's picture book, which explores family dynamics, empathy, and the joy of discovering who we are.

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.

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.

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

Christmas is full of unexpected joy and truth in Coutney Stong's Christmas book

Becky Van Vleet adds some Christmas charm and a gospel message to her Traveling Series