Haley Stewart, editor of Word on Fire Votive, discusses the importance of storytelling and reading in the formation of children's faith. She shares her journey to her current role and the joy of being a "book midwife" (love that, right?!).

Haley emphasizes the need for flexibility in parenting and the importance of allowing children to make choices in their reading while also curating a home library filled with high-quality literature. She encourages parents to engage in conversations with their children about the themes and messages in the books they read, even if they diverge from a Catholic worldview. Haley also recommends several book series, including Little House on the Prairie, Lord of the Rings, Chronicles of Narnia, The Penderwicks, and the Sister Serafina Mysteries.

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