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BookWorthy Chats with Jerah Alvarado
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In this episode of the Bookworthy podcast, Valerie interviews children's author Jerah Alvarado, who discusses her bilingual book, 'Would You Rather? Bible Water Adventure Edition.' Jerah shares the inspiration behind her book, her writing journey, and the importance of making Bible stories fun for children. She also talks about her upcoming projects and the significance of bilingual literature in fostering language skills among young readers.
Takeaways
Jerah's book aims to make Bible stories fun for children.
The inspiration for the book came from Jerah's daughter.
Bilingual books help children learn and appreciate different languages.
Jerah's writing journey began with blogging and book reviews.
The importance of stepping out of one's comfort zone in writing.
Children's literature can convey powerful messages about faith and God's miracles.
Jerah's love for books started in her childhood and shaped her career.
Influential authors can inspire aspiring writers in their journey.
Reading preferences can vary based on mood and interest.
Jerah's upcoming book will focus on animal stories from the Bible.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Jerah Alvarado and Her Book
02:10 Inspiration Behind the Book
05:25 Target Audience and Bilingual Benefits
06:51 Messages for Children
07:18 Jerah's Writing Journey
10:22 Desire to Work with Books
12:12 Influential Authors and Books
14:08 Reading Preferences and Current Reads
17:02 Upcoming Projects
20:51 Connecting with Jerah
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