Hey Moms, we know it’s difficult to find good Catholic based teen fiction for our middle grade and older teens. That’s why we’re so excited about our conversation with Leslea Wahl, an award-winning author renowned for her Catholic teen mystery novels.

In this episode, you'll discover resources for finding adventurous mysteries with elements of humor, faith, and clean romance, making them perfect for young adults seeking engaging and faith-based stories.

Leslea is one of seven contributors to Shadows: Visible & Invisible, an anthology of family-friendly spooky Halloween mysteries from Catholic Teen Books. This book explores the traditions of Hallowtide and the significance of All Souls Day to help reclaim the religious meaning of these celebrations.

We'll also discuss her conversion journey, how writing helps her clarify misconceptions about Catholic practices and beliefs, and sibling relationships. What can we say? This episode is packed fuller than a trick-or-treat bag on Halloween!

Snippets from the Show:

Engaging with Different Authors' Styles: "I think they're a great way for families and teens to get a little taste of different authors styles because some of the stories have characters from their previous books there and so people can kind of, oh, I like that story." - Leslea

The Perfect Family Reads for October Nights: "Each of these are short stories that families can read together. So they can kind of be like the spooky stories in the dark, but they're not scary. There's a difference, I think, between spooky and scary at this time of year." - Shelly

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