Send us a text

Summary

In this episode of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews author Amy Houts, who has written over a hundred children's books. They discuss her latest work, 'God's Earth is Something to Fight For,' which emphasizes environmental stewardship from a faith perspective. Amy shares her inspiration for writing the book, the importance of empowering children to take action, and her journey to becoming an author. The conversation also touches on impactful books in Amy's life and her upcoming projects.

Takeaways

Amy Houts has written over a hundred children's books.

Her latest book focuses on environmental stewardship for Earth Day.

The book encourages children to take action for the planet.

Amy's inspiration came from concerns about climate change and her grandchildren.

She wrote the book from a faith perspective, emphasizing stewardship.

The book includes practical ways for kids to help the environment.

Amy believes that caring for the earth also means caring for people.

Children can have a voice and make a difference in their communities.

Amy's journey to becoming an author began while raising her children.

Her upcoming book will explore the history of the Bible.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Amy Houts and Her Work

03:16 The Inspiration Behind 'God's Earth is Something to Fight For'

08:07 Faith and Action: Caring for the Earth

12:00 Empowering Children to Make a Difference

16:53 Amy's Journey to Becoming an Author

19:42 Impactful Books and Their Influence

25:13 Upcoming Projects and Future Works

amyhouts.com - Welcome!

Let's discover great books together!

Follow for more:
FB: @bookworthypodcast
Instagram: @bookworthy_podcast
YouTube: BookWorthy Podcast - YouTube
tiktok: @valeriefentress