The Reader’s Heart | Guest: Elly Swartz

In this conversation, Jennifer chats with Elly Swartz discuss the power of children's literature to shape hearts and minds. They explore the importance of books in helping readers navigate life's emotions and connect with themselves and others. They also discuss the influence of social media on storytelling and the inclusion of themes like forgiveness in Swartz's books. Swartz shares her love for writing middle-grade books and the joy of connecting with young readers. They also touch on Swartz's upcoming book, Same Page, which tackles the themes of book banning, friendship, and finding common ground.

Show notes, including a discount code for purchasing the books mentioned in this episode from Bookelicious, can be found here. 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Shared Love for Children's Literature
09:00 The Influence of Social Media on Storytelling
13:13 The Power of Forgiveness in Swartz's Books
25:00 Exploring Book Banning and Friendship in 'Same Page'