Summary
Jean Johnson, author of the Renny Roo's Adventures series, shares her inspiration for the books and how her childhood experiences in the Yucatan jungle influenced her writing. Her books discuss her fascination with dinosaurs and the importance of teaching friendship and manners. Jean also talks about her plans for future books in the series and the availability of bilingual editions. You can find more information about Jean and her books on her website and social media channels.
Takeaways
Childhood experiences can inspire and shape creative work.
Educational books can help children learn new words and concepts.
Books can create a welcoming and joyful atmosphere for readers.
Bilingual books can make stories accessible to a wider audience.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Inspiration
03:02 Growing Up in the Yucatan Jungle
06:33 Influence of Childhood Experiences
09:54 Fascination with Dinosaurs
11:39 Introducing Tater Tot
12:47 Teaching Friendship and Manners
14:28 Choosing Book Locations
15:10 Future Books in the Series
17:06 Becoming a Writer
19:03 Creating a Welcoming Atmosphere
21:05 Favorite Books
24:35 Future Plans and Bilingual Books
26:16 Where to Find More Information
Amazon.com: Jean Johnson: books, biography, latest update
www.valeriefentress.com/blog
Let's discover great books together!
Follow for more:
FB: @bookworthypodcast
Instagram: @bookworthy_podcast
YouTube: BookWorthy Podcast - YouTube
tiktok: @valeriefentress
Summary
Jean Johnson, author of the Renny Roo's Adventures series, shares her inspiration for the books and how her childhood experiences in the Yucatan jungle influenced her writing. Her books discuss her fascination with dinosaurs and the importance of teaching friendship and manners. Jean also talks about her plans for future books in the series and the availability of bilingual editions. You can find more information about Jean and her books on her website and social media channels.
Takeaways
Childhood experiences can inspire and shape creative work.
Educational books can help children learn new words and concepts.
Books can create a welcoming and joyful atmosphere for readers.
Bilingual books can make stories accessible to a wider audience.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Inspiration
03:02 Growing Up in the Yucatan Jungle
06:33 Influence of Childhood Experiences
09:54 Fascination with Dinosaurs
11:39 Introducing Tater Tot
12:47 Teaching Friendship and Manners
14:28 Choosing Book Locations
15:10 Future Books in the Series
17:06 Becoming a Writer
19:03 Creating a Welcoming Atmosphere
21:05 Favorite Books
24:35 Future Plans and Bilingual Books
26:16 Where to Find More Information
Amazon.com: Jean Johnson: books, biography, latest update
www.valeriefentress.com/blog
Let's discover great books together!
Follow for more:
FB: @bookworthypodcast
Instagram: @bookworthy_podcast
YouTube: BookWorthy Podcast - YouTube
tiktok: @valeriefentress