Ice Cream with Authors: Christian Books for Kids 7-13

Episode 60: Season 3 Finale

In this finale to Season 3 of Ice Cream with Authors, cohosts Amanda Trumpower and Becca Wierwille quiz each other (and listeners!) on the first lines of books that have been featured on Season 3 of the show, plus fun show statistics from our first three seasons. Feel free to shout out answers from home! Tune in for trivia, writing updates, and more. Ice Cream with Authors is the podcast that brings mini-author visits straight to your home or car! Perfect for kids ages 7 through 13 and their grown-ups, each episode serves up delightful conversations with authors who create faith-filled chapter books and middle grade adventures. If you enjoyed this author visit, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your ratings and reviews help us reach more families who are searching for great stories for their kids! To watch this episode on YouTube, head over to our YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@IceCreamwithAuthors] and be sure to like and subscribe.

Episode 59: Author Visit with Allie Slocum

In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting again with Allie Slocum [http://www.chracterclubonline.com]. Allie Slocum’s passion to introduce children to strong character values is what drives her to write the Character Club series and Character Club Lil Sibs Series.  Slocum lives in Colorado with her husband, two daughters, and golden retriever. When not writing, she teaches gifted and talented K-5th graders at the local elementary school. She loves sloths, reading, gardening, and making memories with her family. Ice Cream with Authors is the podcast that brings mini-author visits straight to your home or car! Perfect for kids ages 7 through 13 and their grown-ups, each episode serves up delightful conversations with authors who create faith-filled chapter books and middle grade adventures. If you enjoyed this author visit, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your ratings and reviews help us reach more families who are searching for great stories for their kids! To watch this episode on YouTube, head over to our YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@IceCreamwithAuthors] and be sure to like and subscribe. If you are listening to this before Thursday, May 28, 2026, it’s not too late to enter to win our second Season 3 giveaway bundle! Continental U.S. entrants only. Must be 18 or older to win. Enter at icecreamwithauthors.com [http://icecreamwithauthors.com].

Episode 58: Author Visit with Rob Currie

In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Rob Currie [http://www.robcurrieauthor.com]. Rob has lived his whole life in the Midwest. He loves inspiring kids to read. Ice Cream with Authors is the podcast that brings mini-author visits straight to your home or car! Perfect for kids ages 7 through 13 and their grown-ups, each episode serves up delightful conversations with authors who create faith-filled chapter books and middle grade adventures. If you enjoyed this author visit, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your ratings and reviews help us reach more families who are searching for great stories for their kids! To watch this episode on YouTube, head over to our YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@IceCreamwithAuthors] and be sure to like and subscribe. If you are listening to this before Thursday, May 28, 2026, it’s not too late to enter to win our second Season 3 giveaway bundle! Continental U.S. entrants only. Must be 18 or older to win. Enter at icecreamwithauthors.com [http://icecreamwithauthors.com].

Episode 57: Author Visit with Penny Reeve

In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Penny Reeve [http://www.pennyreeve.com]. Penny is an award-winning author known for her engaging and thought-provoking books for children, teens, and adults. She loves writing stories to help children respond to the complex and fascinating world around them. Ice Cream with Authors is the podcast that brings mini-author visits straight to your home or car! Perfect for kids ages 7 through 13 and their grown-ups, each episode serves up delightful conversations with authors who create faith-filled chapter books and middle grade adventures. If you enjoyed this author visit, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your ratings and reviews help us reach more families who are searching for great stories for their kids! To watch this episode on YouTube, head over to our YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@IceCreamwithAuthors] and be sure to like and subscribe. If you are listening to this before Thursday, May 28, 2026, it’s not too late to enter to win our second Season 3 giveaway bundle! Continental U.S. entrants only. Must be 18 or older to win. Enter at icecreamwithauthors.com [http://icecreamwithauthors.com].

Episode 56: A Special Episode for Young Writers with Josiah DeGraaf

In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Josiah DeGraaf. Josiah taught high school English for four years before becoming the program director of the Young Writer’s Workshop [https://theyoungwriter.com/]. His passion is for helping Christian writers enthrall readers with honest storytelling. In this special episode for young writers, we’re talking about how to come up with good story ideas, how to use fanfiction to get started writing your own stories, and more! Ice Cream with Authors is the podcast that brings mini-author visits straight to your home or car! Perfect for kids ages 7 through 13 and their grown-ups, each episode serves up delightful conversations with authors who create faith-filled chapter books and middle grade adventures. If you enjoyed this author visit, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your ratings and reviews help us reach more families who are searching for great stories for their kids! To watch this episode on YouTube, head over to our YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@IceCreamwithAuthors] and be sure to like and subscribe. If you are listening to this before Thursday, May 28, 2026, it’s not too late to enter to win our second Season 3 giveaway bundle! Continental U.S. entrants only. Must be 18 or older to win. Enter at icecreamwithauthors.com [http://icecreamwithauthors.com].