Send us a textIn this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews author Kevin William Rascoe about his middle grade series, The Unusual Life of David Snot. The conversation explores the themes of bullying, personal experiences, and the importance of instilling values in children through storytelling. Kevin shares his journey as an author, the inspiration behind his books, and his hopes for future projects, including a potential TV series adaptation. Don't forget to join in the 2nd Annual Holiday Book Drive partnership with Storyteller's Shelf Podcast. More Details at the following link. Help share the magic of children’s literature with every young reader.https://thestorytellersshelfpodcast.com/book-drive/TakeawaysKevin's childhood experiences with bullying inspired his writing.The Unusual Life of David Snot teaches kids about overcoming challenges.Humor is used to address serious topics in children's literature.The importance of building a child's self-esteem and identity.Kevin aims to inspire kids to focus on their relationship with God.The series incorporates biblical truths to guide young readers.Kevin's journey to becoming an author was influenced by his family.Future books will tackle themes like lying and Halloween.The role of humor in making difficult subjects approachable.Kevin envisions his stories as potential animated series. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Kevin William Rascoe and His Work02:11 The Unusual Life of David Snot: Overview and Themes07:43 Personal Experiences with Bullying and Their Impact12:34 Inspiration and Messages for Young Readers17:40 The Role of Humor in Addressing Serious Topics22:47 The Journey to Becoming an Author28:10 Future Projects and Upcoming BooksLet's discover great books together!Follow for more:FB: @bookworthypodcastInstagram: @bookworthy_podcastYouTube: BookWorthy Podcast - YouTubetiktok: @valeriefentress

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