Vidangel for Books? Parents Need This! (Bookrata Interview)

In this episode, I sit down with Marcus Williams and Brock Morris from Bookrata, a new platform designed to help readers, parents, and educators better understand what’s actually inside the books they’re reading.Unlike traditional review systems, Bookrata uses detailed content analysis to rate books across categories like language, sex, violence, wellness, religion, and LGBTQ themes—giving users the ability to customize filters based on their own values and preferences.We discuss:Why current book recommendation systems often lack transparencyHow Bookrata’s filtering system actually worksThe challenges parents face navigating modern books and BookTok cultureWhy objectivity and user autonomy matter so muchHow families can create personalized filters for different childrenAnd how this could reshape literary discovery and media literacyWe also demo the platform using books from Brandon Sanderson, fantasy romance, and viral modern titles to show how detailed the ratings really are.If you’ve ever wanted a clearer way to know what’s inside a book before handing it to your child—or reading it yourself—this conversation is for you.Purchase "Family: A Rhyming Proclamation for Kids" https://plainandpreciouspublishing.com/products/family-a-rhyming-proclamation-for-kidsPurchase "He Lives: A Rhyming Testimony of the Living Christ"https://plainandpreciouspublishing.com/products/he-lives-a-rhyming-testimony-of-the-living-christCheck Out My LDS Kids Show (Brother Sunbeam) https://youtube.com/@BrotherSunbeam?si=WuFxgFJ1IgxZ1jJmFollow Me on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/smallsimplescreens/Subscribe to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@SmallSimpleScreensBy Small & Simple Screens helps Latter-day Saints see what movies, books, and media are actually teaching about God, family, and the world… I analyze kids’ stories, symbolism, and storytelling patterns through a gospel lens—not to cancel culture or panic parents, but to help families raise discerning kids in a media-saturated world.Disclaimer:This podcast and its content reflect my personal views and analysis as a Latter-day Saint parent, creator, and storyteller. It is not produced by, endorsed by, or representative of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or its official teachings. Any references to doctrine, scripture, or Church publications are offered for discussion and personal study, not as official interpretation.CONTACT: [email protected]#mormon #lds #latterdaysaints