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In this episode of the Bookworthy Podcast, Valerie Fentress interviews Michelle Lazurek, co-author of the book 'Who God Wants Me to Be.' They discuss the importance of helping children discover their calling and aligning it with God's plan for their lives. They explore the difference between choosing a career and knowing God, and how parents can encourage their children in their journey. They also share personal stories of how God has guided their paths. Michelle shares her upcoming projects and invites listeners to connect with her.

Takeaways

• Help children discover their calling and align it with God's plan for their lives.
• Choosing a career is important, but knowing God is even more crucial.
• Parents can encourage their children by knowing them well and affirming their gifts.
• Model obedience and seek God's guidance in decision-making.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction

01:21 The Message of the Book

06:15 Choosing a Career vs. Knowing God

09:19 Encouraging Children in Their Journey

15:05 Modeling Obedience and Seeking God's Will

19:27 Personal Stories and God's Guidance

24:17 What's Next for Michelle

26:45 Conclusion

Find out more about Michelle and her book on the links below.

MICHELLE LAZUREK - HOME

Who God Wants Me to Be: A Picture Book: Bowman, Crystal, Lazurek, Michelle S., Eide, Sandra: 9780593235751: Amazon.com: Books

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In this episode of the Bookworthy Podcast, Valerie Fentress interviews Lori Z. Scott, the author of young adult suspense books. They discuss topics such as sports, writing, and the importance of incorporating faith into storytelling. Lori shares her journey of choosing the topic of sex trafficking for her book and the impact she hopes to make on teen readers. She also talks about her experience as a teacher and how it influences her writing. The conversation concludes with a discussion about Lori's upcoming projects and where to find her books.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
02:44 Sports and Writing
03:35 Choosing the Topic of Sex Trafficking
05:14 Incorporating Faith into the Storyline
13:44 Teaching and Writing
16:17 Message for Teen Readers
19:27 Becoming an Author
20:44 Most Inspirational Book
24:47 Upcoming Projects
26:27 Contact Information

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Lori Z. Scott (lori-z-scott.com)

Amazon.com: Offsides eBook: Scott, Lori: Kindle Store

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In this episode, Valerie Fentress interviews Glenys Nellist, the author of the Twas the Season series, specifically focusing on the latest addition to the series, Twas the Season of Lent. The conversation explores various aspects of Lent and its significance, including the importance of Holy Saturday and the inspiration behind the 40-day devotional. They also discuss the popularity of Advent compared to Lent and the discoveries made about Lent and Jesus during the writing process. The conversation emphasizes the love and acceptance of Jesus for all and the hope that a 40-day devotional can bring during the Lenten season. Additionally, they highlight the flexibility and accessibility of family devotions and the engaging nature of Twas the Season books.

Takeaways

Twas the Season of Lent is a 40-day devotional and storybook that explores the life, words, and works of Jesus during the Lenten season.
Holy Saturday, the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, holds significance concerning Jesus' second coming and the anticipation of his return.
Lent often takes a back seat to Advent in terms of popularity, but it is an important season to prepare for Easter in a spiritual sense.
The Twas the Season series aims to remind children that they are seen, heard, and wanted in the presence of God, filling the God-shaped hole in their hearts.
Family devotions during Lent can be flexible and organic, incorporating Jesus into everyday moments and creating a culture of faith at home.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Twas the Season of Lent
02:00 The Significance of Holy Saturday
02:41 Making Lent a Special Season at Home
04:40 The Popularity of Advent vs Lent
05:08 Inspiration for the 40-Day Devotional
07:07 Discoveries about Lent and Jesus
10:10 Jesus' Love and Acceptance for All
11:05 The Importance of Being Seen and Heard by God
11:31 The Hope in a 40-Day Devotional for Lent
16:15 Encouraging Flexibility in Family Devotions
17:28 The Accessibility and Engaging Nature of Twas the Season Books
18:36 -Resources to Accompany the Book

19:06-Countdown to Easter Calendar

22:09-Mission and Service Projects

23:05- Favorite Easter Books

24:31-Impactful Books in the Author's Life

27:52- Upcoming Book Release

33:39-Where to Find More Information

Glenys Nellist

Amazon.com: 'Twas the Season of Lent: Devotions and Stories for the Lenten and Easter Seasons ('Twas Series): 9780310139379: Nellist, Glenys, Selivanova, Elena: Books

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In this episode of the Bookworthy Podcast, Valerie Fentress interviews author Becca Wierwelle about her middle-grade adventure book, 'Road Trip Rescue.' They discuss their favorite road trips, the inspiration behind the book, and the importance of embracing differences. Becca shares her journey to becoming an author and how she finds story ideas. They also talk about impactful books and the messages Becca hopes to communicate to kids through her writing. The episode concludes with a discussion about future road trip plans.

Takeaways

• Embrace the differences that make you unique and extraordinary.
• Children's books have a special place in our hearts and can shape us during our formative years.
• Writing can be a way to process childhood experiences and emotions.
• Asking 'why' and observing the world around you can lead to creative story ideas.
• Reading to children is a great way to bond and introduce them to the joy of books.
• Road trips can be a source of inspiration for writing and personal growth.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Favorite Road Trips

01:48 Introduction to 'Road Trip Rescue' and Kimmy's Journey

03:12 Inspiration for the Book and Writing About Personal Struggles

05:34 Writing for Children and Embracing Differences

08:29 Becoming an Author and Writing for Kids

11:55 Finding Story Ideas and Asking 'Why'

13:14 Favorite Books and Impactful Reads

14:45 Reading to Children and Impactful Books

17:18 Writing the Sequel and Road Trip to Guatemala

19:38 Themes in 'Road Trip Rescue' and Messages for Kids

20:43 Where to Find More About Becca's Books

21:27 Road Trip Plans

22:32 Conclusion

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Find out more about Becca and her book on the links below.

Home - Beloved Chronicles (beccawierwille.com)

Road Trip Rescue - Kindle edition by Wierwille, Becca. Children Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. 

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In this episode of the Bookworthy podcast, Valerie Fentress interviews Anna Cook, the author of Brynn and Amir in the Magical Map. They discuss Anna's favorite thing about winter, her age and accomplishments as a 15-year-old published author, and the challenges she faced while writing the book. Anna shares the inspiration behind the story and how her faith has grown throughout the writing process. They also talk about the unlikely partnership between the main characters, Brynn and Amir, and the message Anna hopes kids will take away from the book. Anna reveals her plans for future books in the series and her dream travel destination. Overall, the conversation highlights Anna's passion for writing and her desire to inspire young readers.

Takeaways

Anna Cook, a 15-year-old author, shares her experience of writing and publishing her debut book, Brynn and Amir in the Magical Map.
The book follows the adventures of Brynn and Amir as they discover a magical map that takes them to different countries, starting with Mexico.
Anna hopes that kids will be inspired to make a difference and be open-minded about other cultures after reading her book.
She plans to continue the series and take Brynn and Amir on more adventures in different countries.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
00:39 Favorite Thing About Winter
01:22 Not a Fan of Winter
01:48 Age and Accomplishments
02:33 Supportive Classmates
03:02 Inspiration to Write
03:50 Faith and Writing
04:43 Challenges of Writing a Book
05:40 Building Confidence
06:09 The Story of Brynn and Amir in the Magical Map
07:19 Choosing Mexico as the Setting
08:16 Unlikely Partners
09:01 Balancing Each Other Out
09:33 Impactful Books
10:03 Favorite and Most Impactful Books
11:04 Dreams of Becoming an Author
13:38 Childhood Career Aspirations
15:51 Favorite Children's Books
16:44 Message of Brendan Amir in the Magical Map
18:01 Future Plans for the Series
18:35 Dream Travel Destination
19:44 Where to Find More About Anna and Her Books
20:12 Conclusion

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Anna Cook — End Game Press

 Amazon.com: Brynn & Amir and the Magic Map eBook : Cook, Anna: Kindle Store

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In this episode of the Bookworthy Podcast, Valerie Fentress interviews children's author Jill Roman-Lord. They discuss various topics, including New Year's resolutions, the inspiration behind Jill's book 'Love Well, Precious One,' teaching kids to celebrate and encourage each other, Jill's involvement with the Samaritan's Feet ministry, balancing nursing and writing, Jill's writing journey, the most impactful book in her life (other than the Bible), upcoming books, and where to find Jill and her books.

Takeaways

• Teach kids to celebrate and encourage each other, rather than constantly competing.
• Small acts of kindness and compassion can have a big impact on others.
• Balancing multiple roles and passions requires discipline and time management.
• Writing can be a powerful way to share messages of faith and love with children.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:12 New Year's Resolutions

03:08 Inspiration for the Book 'Love Well, Precious One'

06:15 Teaching Kids to Celebrate and Encourage Each Other

09:53 Samaritan's Feet Ministry

12:48 Balancing Nursing and Writing

14:12 Jill's Writing Journey

18:36 Most Impactful Book (Other than the Bible)

22:05 Most Impactful Book to Write

23:28 Upcoming Books

24:52 Where to Find Jill and Her Books

25:48 Conclusion

Find out more about Jill and her books on the links below.

Home - Jill Roman Lord

Amazon.com: Love Well My Precious One: 9781637970836: Jill Roman Lord, Camila Carrossine: Books

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Happy New Year!

Join Valerie Fentress as she chats middle-grade author R.M. Ruiz about her books in The Chosen Kids Series

We talk about her books, preparing our kids for spiritual warfare, and resolutions for 2024.

Find out more about R.M. Ruiz and her books on the links below.

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Christian Children's Book Series | The Chosen Kids

Amazon.com: The Chosen Kids: Encounter at the Dunes (The Chosen Kids Saga): 9798985048902: Ruiz, R.M.: Books

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Join Valerie Fentress as she chats with Courtney J. Strong and Illustrator Carissa J. Robertson about their children's Christmas Book, A Trail of Unexpected Gifts.

We talk Christmas traditions, family, and about the efforts of Vision Rescue in India

Find out more about Vision Rescue and the book on the links below.

Vision Rescue - NGO For Underprivileged Child Education & Support

The Trail of Unexpected Gifts: Strong, Courtney J, Robertson, Carissa: 9781632966223: Amazon.com: Books

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Join Valerie Fentress as she chats with author Valerie Ellis about her children's book Share the Joy.

We talk about when the Christmas Tree goes up and how to communicate joy to our kids without all the stuff of the season.

Find out more about Valerie Ellis, her book, and resources that go with the book at the links below.

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Valerie Ellis – Delighting Kids, Serving Parents

Share the Joy! A Christmas Lift-the-Flap Book: Ellis, Valerie, De Giorgi, Sergio: 9781640608764: Amazon.com: Books

Share the Joy! | A Christmas Lift-the-Flap Book (sharethejoybook.com)

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Join Valerie Fentress as she chats with debut chidlren's author, Jennifer Noel Wilson.

We talk about her book The Best Trophy, cross country track, and friendship.

Find out more about Jennifer and her book on the links below.

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Children's Author | Jennifer Noel Wilson

Amazon.com: The Best Trophy: 9781646455751: Wilson, Jennifer Noel: Books

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