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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, 20256 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

Valerie
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  Valerie -Welcome to Bookworthy. We are a month away from Christmas....

Valerie
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

Valerie
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, 202515 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.

Valerie
Nov 5, 20251 min read


Soaring Eagle's Book: A Journey of Healing from Trauma
Starting Conversations with Children About Trauma 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 his life trying to be a good chicken, but things go wrong until he escapes. He embarks on a journey of healing and discovery to find out who he really is. This sweet picture book is a great resource for any child struggling with

Valerie
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


Transforming Schools with Love 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
Sep 10, 202514 min read


September's BookWorthy Book of the Month- April Graney's, If Jesus Came to My School
If Jesus Came to My School by April Graney is a sweet and beautifully illustrated walk through a day at school, with Jesus as a child.

Valerie
Sep 3, 20251 min read


Exploring the Heartfelt Journey of Dr. Anne Worth: A Conversation on "Tessie's Tears"
Understanding Children's Literature and Grief Valerie - Welcome to the Bookworthy Podcast! Today, we explore Kidlet, literature that...

Valerie
Aug 20, 20258 min read


Play it Again with Xochitl Dixon
Play it Again with Xochitl Dixon about her picture book, What Color is God's Love? This playful, rhyming picture book invites young readers to discover all the ways God's love can be displayed through a rainbow of colors and emotions.

Valerie
Jul 30, 202521 min read


BookWorthy Chats with Laura Sassi
Laura Sassi is back with BookWorthy to talk about her latest picture book Faithful Feet

Valerie
Jul 2, 202516 min read


Insights from Rebecca Galeskas: The Magic of "Little Lion Puts on the Armor of God"
Rebecca Galeskas talks with BookWorthy about her debut picture book, Little Lion Puts on the Armor of God.

Valerie
Jun 25, 20254 min read


BookWorthy Chats Again with Maria Antonia
Valerie - Welcome to Bookworthy. Today we're talking again with author Maria Antonia. You might remember her from a Christmas episode...

Valerie
Jun 11, 202513 min read
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