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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

Valerie
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

Valerie
Apr 815 min read


Narwhals Teach Faith and Science with Jennifer Jahn
On BookWorthy, Valerie Fentress chats with Jennifer Jahn about her charming board books God's Wide Wonderful World

Valerie
Apr 113 min read


Discovering Magic in Everyday Creativity with Lara d'Entremont
Lara d'Entremont shares the inspiration and artistic challenge woven into her YA Portal fantasy, The Painted Fairytale.

Valerie
Mar 258 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

Valerie
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.

Valerie
Mar 1114 min read


Season 8 Bonus Episode with Shaun Stevenson and Brock Eastman
Parable Port: Where Stories and Faith Come Alive! With Shaun Stevenson and Brock Eastman

Valerie
Mar 1121 min read


A Middle-Grade Prankster Helps Readers Explore Their Hearts with Bonnie Swinehart
Bonnie Swinehart shares the antics and joy in her 3-book Middle Grade Benjy Series with BookWorthy.

Valerie
Mar 414 min read


The Colorful World of Hadley the Hippo with Kayla E. Green.
Author Kayla E. Green talks with BookWorthy about her latest book, a colorful board book for young readers with a strong message.

Valerie
Feb 2515 min read


Sarah Philpott Shares with BookWorthy the Heart and Joy of Her Lift-Flap Book, Wake Up Little Seed
Sarah Philpott shares with BookWorthy the heart and joy of her lift-flap book, Wake Up Little Seed.

Valerie
Feb 189 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


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

Valerie
Dec 17, 202517 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


Navigating Middle School with Books, Jesus, and Heather Holleman
Heather Holleman shares with BookWorthy about her 3rd book in her middle-grade Elita Brown Series, The Elite Seat.

Valerie
Nov 5, 202521 min read


An Honest Review of Just Love Story Bible: A Progressive Children's Story Bible
A deep look into the Just Love Story Bible and the concerning elements that Christian parents need to know.

Valerie
Oct 31, 202517 min read


Fast-Paced Action from a Christian Worldview: The Heart Behind Rob Baddorf's Books
we are talking with middle grade author and illustrator, Rob Baddorf. Rob worked many years as a creative director at a publishing company, and then he started his own, where he has published over 80 titles, including a Christian space adventure, Kimberly the cat series, a Christian fantasy chapter book, and recently the animal shelter detective agency series.

Valerie
Oct 22, 20256 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
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