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

Mini Scoop: Scout and Barnaby Mysteries 4-6

In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are doing a special between-seasons “Mini Scoop” episode to celebrate the Kickstarter launch of books 4-6 in the Scout and Barnaby Mysteries [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/beccawierwille/scout-and-barnaby-mysteries-books-4-6-in-a-funny-kids-series] by cohost Becca Wierwille! The Scout and Barnaby Mysteries are funny, heartwarming Christian chapter books for kids ages 6-10 by award-winning children’s author Becca Wierwille. These lightly illustrated mysteries star a girl named Scout and her unusually perceptive dog, Barnaby. They team up to solve mysteries at a Christian wilderness camp using her love of big words and his super sniffer. The series begins when Barnaby eats Scout’s dictionary—and after that, he can understand words! Grown-ups, from now until July 23, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET, you can find Becca’s Kickstarter campaign for Scout and Barnaby Mysteries 4-6 at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/beccawierwille/scout-and-barnaby-mysteries-books-4-6-in-a-funny-kids-series [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/beccawierwille/scout-and-barnaby-mysteries-books-4-6-in-a-funny-kids-series]. This is also a great time to try the series, with a fantastic deal for all six books in the series, plus the audiobooks and ebooks! 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 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. Also, here's a note from cohost Becca Wierwille! Books 4-6 in Becca's Scout and Barnaby Mysteries are available to order early through Kickstarter from now until July 23. These books star a girl and her dog who solve mysteries together at a Christian wilderness camp. Visit the Kickstarter campaign page [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/beccawierwille/scout-and-barnaby-mysteries-books-4-6-in-a-funny-kids-series] to order your early copies of the books today.

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].  Also, here's a note from cohost Becca Wierwille! Books 4-6 in Becca's Scout and Barnaby Mysteries are available to order early through Kickstarter from now until July 23. These books star a girl and her dog who solve mysteries together at a Christian wilderness camp. Visit the Kickstarter campaign page [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/beccawierwille/scout-and-barnaby-mysteries-books-4-6-in-a-funny-kids-series] to order your early copies of the books today.

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].  Also, here's a note from cohost Becca Wierwille! Books 4-6 in Becca's Scout and Barnaby Mysteries are available to order early through Kickstarter from now until July 23. These books star a girl and her dog who solve mysteries together at a Christian wilderness camp. Visit the Kickstarter campaign page [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/beccawierwille/scout-and-barnaby-mysteries-books-4-6-in-a-funny-kids-series] to order your early copies of the books today.

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].  Also, here's a note from cohost Becca Wierwille! Books 4-6 in Becca's Scout and Barnaby Mysteries are available to order early through Kickstarter from now until July 23. These books star a girl and her dog who solve mysteries together at a Christian wilderness camp. Visit the Kickstarter campaign page [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/beccawierwille/scout-and-barnaby-mysteries-books-4-6-in-a-funny-kids-series] to order your early copies of the books today.