Send us a textREPLAY from 11/1/2023Summary In this episode of the Bookworthy podcast, Valerie Fentress interviews Courtney Siebring about her debut children's book, Little Spark of Life. They discuss topics such as Halloween candy, tackling the sensitive topic of where babies come from, engaging a kid's curiosity, engaging in the pro-life community, and more. Courtney shares her journey and how her daughter's fascination with pregnancy and childbirth inspired her to write the book. They also talk about the importance of encouraging children's passions and the impact of books in their lives. Courtney shares her plans for future projects and building community around creativity. Takeaways Encourage children's curiosity and engage in conversations about sensitive topics from an early age.Support and encourage children's passions and interests, allowing them to explore different career paths.Introduce complex words and rich language in children's books to expand their vocabulary and foster a love for learning.Building community around creativity and expression is important for personal growth and connection.Books have the power to impact and shape our lives, and it's important to embrace the diversity of literature. Chapters 00:00 Introduction00:23 Halloween Candy01:16 Favorite Type of Candy02:06 Tackling the Sensitive Topic of Where Babies Come From03:30 Engaging a Kid's Curiosity04:17 Engaging in the Pro-Life Community06:50 Combining Daughter's Curiosity and Pro-Life Message07:19 Daughter's Reaction to the Book08:30 Encouraging Children's Passions09:15 Courtney's Background in Theater and Voiceover10:53 Impactful Books in Courtney's Life13:16 Educating Children's Imagination14:14 Healing and Redemption15:25 Becoming an Author18:47 Favorite Children's Book20:28 Introducing Complex Words to Kids21:12 Building Community Around Creativity22:07 What's Next for Courtney22:34 Where to Find More about Courtney and Her Books23:18 Conclusion Let's discover great books together!Follow for more:FB: @bookworthypodcastInstagram: @bookworthy_podcastYouTube: BookWorthy Podcast - YouTubetiktok: @valeriefentress

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