--- title: "Cath-Lit Live: Sweet Jesus, Is It June Yet?" description: Maddie Evans turns the tables on the Cath-Lit Live host, and interviews Amy J. 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Sep 11, 2021 8:30:00 AM  |  by [Amy J. Cattapan](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/amy-j-cattapan) ![featured image](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/cath-lit-live-2021.png) *Maddie Evans turns the tables on the Cath-Lit Live host, and interviews Amy J. Cattapan about her new book for teachers.* "Cath-Lit Live!" features brief interviews with Catholic authors who are releasing new books. Hosted by Catholic author and speaker Amy J. Cattapan, "Cath-Lit Live!" gives viewers a glimpse into the latest Catholic books while getting to know a bit about the author as well. In this episode, Maddie Evans turns the tables on host Amy J. Cattapan, interviewing her about her new book for teachers. ![Sweet Jesus Is It June Yet cover](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/social-suggested-images/Sweet%20Jesus%20Is%20It%20June%20Yet%20cover.png?width=740&name=Sweet%20Jesus%20Is%20It%20June%20Yet%20cover.png)   ### *[Sweet Jesus, Is It June Yet? 10 Ways the Gospels Can Help You Combat Teacher Burnout and Rediscover Your Passion for Teaching](https://www.avemariapress.com/products/sweet-jesus-is-it-june-yet)* by Amy J. Cattapan > You work hard to motivate your students every day, but where can you find the inspiration you need when teaching gets tough or your passion for the classroom starts to wane? > > Veteran teacher Amy J. Cattapan invites you to look to the greatest teacher of all time — Jesus. With humor and stories from the trenches, Cattapan draws valuable insight and tools from the Gospels and shares ten life-changing principles every teacher can learn from Jesus. In Sweet Jesus, Is It June Yet?, she’ll help you hang onto your sanity and fulfill your calling even when you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and on the verge of burnout.   ![Amy Cattapan](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Amy%20Cattapan.jpg?width=758&name=Amy%20Cattapan.jpg)   #### About the author:   Dr. Amy J. Cattapan is an author, speaker, and middle school English teacher from the Chicago area. Her books include *Sweet Jesus, Is It June Yet? 10 Ways the Gospels Can Help You Combat Teacher Burnout and Rediscover Your Passion for Teaching* from Ave Maria Press, as well as two award-winning novels for young readers: *Angelhood* and *7 Riddles to Nowhere*. Cattapan earned a bachelor's degree in English Education from Marquette University and a doctorate in curriculum and instruction from Loyola University Chicago. Her writing has appeared in children’s magazines as well as Chicken Soup for the Soul books. She is a regular contributor to the Homeschooling Saints Podcast as well as the host of *Cath-Lit Live!* Follow her at [AJCattapan.com](http://www.ajcattapan.com).     You can catch "Cath-Lit Live" three times a month live on [A.J. Cattapan's author Facebook page](http://facebook.com/acattapan). Recorded versions of the show will also be available to watch later on her [YouTube channel](https://youtube.com/channel/UChkoVmgc9VPFb5EynPkv1Yw) and [Instagram](http://www.instagram.com/ajcattapan). --- Copyright 2021 Amy J. 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Cattapan](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Amy%20Cattapan%202026.png) ### [Amy J. Cattapan](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/amy-j-cattapan) Amy J. Cattapan is an author, speaker, and middle school teacher in the Chicago area. Her books include Sweet Jesus, Is It June Yet, A Saint Squad for Teachers, and Hope Without Borders: 30 Days with Frances Xavier Cabrini, as well as the award-winning novels Angelhood and Seven Riddles to Nowhere. She often speaks at conferences and leads retreats for teachers and catechists. Follow her at [AJCattapan.com](http://www.ajcattapan.com). 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