How History and a Mysterious Belsnickel Character Can Help Teach Your Kids with Bonnie Swinehart

Send us Fan MailListen to this episode, "How History and a Mysterious Belsnickel Character Can Help Teach Your Kids with Bonnie Swinehart" as Columnist, Presenter, Speaker, Children's Programmer, Bonnie Swinehart joins Dori Durbin! In this episode children's author Bonnie Swinehart discusses her popular middle grade historical fiction "Benjy" book series featuring the mischievously loveable character, Benji. Kids will be entertained by Benjy adventures while also learning about values, consequences, facing fears, and appreciating history. Bonnie also shares how parents can help their kids follow their dreams, learn from mistakes, appreciate history, enjoy family stories and read for facts and fun. Bonnie also talks about:How the Series StartedHer Character InspirationWhat is a Belsnickel?Bonnie Reads "Benjy and the Belsnickel"Her Writing StyleHer Future New BooksAdvice for Aspiring Authors Where to Find Her BooksMore About Bonnie Swinehart:Bonnie Swinehart, a resident of Liverpool, Pennsylvania, is a wife, mother, and author. She holds a degree in Mass Communication/Journalism. Her first book, “Benjy and the Belsnickel” is a Christian historical middle-grade fiction novel. She has also written a study guide and published two more books in the series. Her books not only provide adventure but great life lessons. In the past, she served as writer and editor of a publication she created, Watershed Weekly, which was distributed to 20,000 people weekly. She was honored with a governor’s award for her work on this publication. She then moved on to become a full-time staff writer for three weekly newspapers until she was disabled in an auto crash in 2007. She is now a columnist, author, speaker, presenter, and teacher. Her favorite thing is interacting with children with her author programs. Buy Bonnie's  Book:https://authorbonnieswinehart.com/booksFollow Bonnie:https://www.authorbonnieswinehart.comEmail: [email protected] you love this episode? Discover more here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-of-kids-books/id1667186115More about Dori Durbin:Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors, professionals, and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books! Find out more here:  https://www.doridurbin.comBuy Dori's Kids' Books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ---> Thinking about writing a kids' book?  Book a Chat with Dori:https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/dori/passionsconversation