BookWorthy Chats with Jerah Alvarado

Summary

 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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