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

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, contriving puns with her clever husband, or singing showtunes to her little Shireling. Her fantasy novel, On Hidden Wings, won both the Realm Award and the American Christian Fiction Writers Kingdom Kidlit award for published middle grade books. 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 and be sure to like and subscribe. If you are listening to this before Thursday, October 1, 2026, it’s not too late to enter to win our first Season 4 giveaway bundle! Continental U.S. entrants only. Must be 18 or older to win. Enter at icecreamwithauthors.com .

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 cat named Whisper Persnickety, and Nessie Karu their giant Newfoundland dog, she lives with her camp director husband at Camas Meadows Bible Camp where she chases chaos with a camera and writes frolicsome tales that highlight the humor and grace God gives amidst the detritus of life. 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 and be sure to like and subscribe. If you are listening to this before Thursday, October 1, 2026, it’s not too late to enter to win our first Season 4 giveaway bundle! Continental U.S. entrants only. Must be 18 or older to win. Enter at icecreamwithauthors.com .

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 titles include: Bedtime on Noah’s Ark, Imagination Station series, Showdown with the Shepherd, Faith and Science with Dr. Fizzlebop, and more. He writes stories for Clubhouse and Clubhouse Jr. magazines. He hosts the Fizzlebop YouTube channel and was a producer for the Adventures in Odyssey. Shaun Stevenson is a Pastor to Kids who loves seeing families discover who God is, what God has done, is doing, and will do one day! As a writer and storyteller, he loves bringing Scripture to life for kids by creating fun ways for them to experience God’s Word. He is the author of the Thrones series and the co-author of the Parable Port Series. 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 and be sure to like and subscribe. If you are listening to this before Thursday, October 1, 2026, it’s not too late to enter to win our first Season 4 giveaway bundle! Continental U.S. entrants only. Must be 18 or older to win. Enter at icecreamwithauthors.com .

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 author of many books, including the middle grade series The Dream Keeper Saga; The Lamplight Series; Stories Woven in Silver; The Storyteller's Bible; and Grace Upon Grace, the forthcoming authorized biography of Joni Eareckson Tada. 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 and be sure to like and subscribe. If you are listening to this before Thursday, October 1, 2026, it’s not too late to enter to win our first Season 4 giveaway bundle! Continental U.S. entrants only. Must be 18 or older to win. Enter at icecreamwithauthors.com .

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 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 episode, 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 and be sure to like and subscribe. If you are listening to this before Thursday, October 1, 2026, it’s not too late to enter to win our first Season 4 giveaway bundle! Continental U.S. entrants only. Must be 18 or older to win. Enter at icecreamwithauthors.com .

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 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 . 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 and be sure to like and subscribe.

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 and be sure to like and subscribe.

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 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 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 .

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 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 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 .

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 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 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 .

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 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 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 .

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 books. He loves writing contemporary mystery, adventure, and suspense . . . especially for middle grade and up. He believes that if he's having fun while writing, it will show up in the book. 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 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 .

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 her debut, The Oasis. She has two poetry collections, Love Complications and Reflections, and her poetry has been featured in Creative Wisconsin, Bramble, and Remington Review. 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 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 .

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 the author of over 25 gospel rich books and resources for families and churches. 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 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 .

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. Sometimes they end up in a book. 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 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 .

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 Dragon Slayer Bible Series, adventure-packed Biblical fiction and devotions for kids 8-12. Her podcast, The Sword and Story Podcast, helps Christian families find exciting, faith-filled books for their boys. Laurie is passionate about raising her boys to be strong, courageous warriors for the Kingdom of God. 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 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 .

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 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 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 last Season 3 giveaway bundle! Continental U.S. entrants only. Must be 18 or older to win. Enter at icecreamwithauthors.com .

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 agency. Prior to that she taught high school English and Social Studies, and worked at a local museum as the Education Manager conducting tours, creating programs, and using stories to bring history to life. She’s published in Kansas Country Living magazine, Spider magazine, and is currently working on the third and final book in the Geocache Club middle grade trilogy. 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 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 .

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 courage, and a whole lot of adventure! 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 and be sure to like and subscribe. If you are listening to this before Thursday, March 19, 2026, it’s not too late to enter to win our first Season 3 giveaway bundle! Continental U.S. entrants only. Must be 18 or older to win. Enter at icecreamwithauthors.com .

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, and The Playmakers. They travel the nation giving school assemblies and have appeared on CNN and the Hallmark Channel. 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 and be sure to like and subscribe. If you are listening to this before Thursday, March 19, 2026, it’s not too late to enter to win our first Season 3 giveaway bundle! Continental U.S. entrants only. Must be 18 or older to win. Enter at icecreamwithauthors.com .