Ice Cream with Authors: Christian Books for Kids 7-13
Imagine sitting down for a scoop of your favorite ice cream while chatting with an author who writes the stories you love. Welcome to Ice Cream with Authors, 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. Whether you’re a budding bookworm or a seasoned reader, this podcast is your chance to discover new Christian children’s books, meet inspiring writers, and enjoy sweet stories that nourish the soul. Tune in, and let’s share a treat together!
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Episodes
70 episodes
Episode 67: Author Visit with Vanessa E. Howard
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Vanessa E. Howard. Vanessa writes quirky, whimsical tales for middle graders and young adults. She has been a newspaper reporter, magazine w...
Episode 66: Author Visit with Joshua Cooley
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Joshua Cooley. Joshua is an editor, a speaker, and a New York Times bestselling author of more than 20 books for kids, teens, and ad...
Episode 65: Author Visit with Adare Elyse
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Adare Elyse. Adare writes middle grade and young adult fantasy and science fiction novels when she isn’t busy dressing in medieval costume, c...
Episode 64: Author Visit with Kristen Joy Wilks
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting again with Kristen Joy Wilks. Kristen writes from a remote mountain meadow that alternates between quiet and chaos. The mom of three sons, a c...
Episode 63: Author Visit with Brock Eastman and Shaun Stevenson
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Brock Eastman and Shaun Stevenson. Brock Eastman is an award-winning author. His titl...
Episode 62: Author Visit with Kathryn Butler
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting again with Kathryn Butler. Kathryn is a trauma surgeon turned author and homeschooling mom who loves stories that point to Christ. She's the a...
Episode 61: Welcome to Season 4!
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we’re kicking off the start of Season 4! Tune in to learn what we’ve been up to over the summer and what you can expect from Season 4 of the show.Ice Cream with Authors is the podcast that bring...
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 K...
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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 f...
Episode 59: Author Visit with Allie Slocum
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting again with Allie Slocum. Allie Slocum’s passion to introduce children to strong character values is what drives her to write the Characte...
Episode 58: Author Visit with Rob Currie
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Rob Currie. Rob has lived his whole life in the Midwest. He loves inspiring kids to read.Ice Cream with Authors is the podcast t...
Episode 57: Author Visit with Penny Reeve
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Penny Reeve. Penny is an award-winning author known for her engaging and thought-provoking books for children, teens, and adults. She loves ...
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. His ...
Episode 55: Ice Cream with Authors Live - Author Visit with Tim Shoemaker
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Tim Shoemaker during a live recording from Great Homeschool Convention 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio! By God's grace, Tim is the author of over 25 ...
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Episode 54: Author Visit with Lorisa D. Wiedenheft
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Lorisa D. Wiedenheft. With a background in Special Education, Lorisa is now pursuing her dream career of being a children’s author with...
Episode 53: Author Visit with Marty Machowski
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting again with Marty Machowski. Marty serves as a family pastor and executive pastor at Covenant Fellowship Church in Glen Mills Pennsylvania. He is ...
Episode 52: Author Visit with Paul Regnier
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Paul Regnier. Paul is a speculative fiction author. He likes to dream up worlds of fantasy, sci-fi, mystery, and the supernatural. Sometim...
Episode 51: Author Visit with Laurie Christine
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting again with Laurie Christine. Laurie is an author, podcaster, Bible teacher, wife and mom to 4 wild, wonderful boys. She's the author of The ...
Episode 50: The Inside Scoop on How We Market Our Books
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are sharing the inside scoop on how we market our books. We talk about different book marketing strategies and how we personally choose to market our books.Ice Cream with Authors is the podca...
Episode 49: Author Visit with Abbi Lee
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Abbi Lee. Besides finding treasure-filled geocaches in her free time, Abbi Lee currently works as a copywriter for a local marketing...
Episode 48: Author Visit with Trista Shaye
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Trista Shaye. Trista is an award-winning narrator, author, artist, and all around creative. Trista writes stories that are character-driven, contain a hint of magic, a touch of cou...
Episode 47: Author Visit with Chad Morris and Shelly Brown
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Chad Morris and Shelly Brown. Chad and Shelly are the award-winning authors of Mustaches for Maddie, The Wild Journey of Juniper Berry, Virtually Me, Willa and the Whale, Squint, a...
Episode 46: Author Visit with Glenn McCarty
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Glenn McCarty. Glenn is the author of the middle grade Tumbleweed Thompson Adventures novel series and The Song of the Stone Tiger. He tea...
