Send us a text 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 Let's discover great books together! Follow for more: FB: @bookworthypodcast Instagram: @bookworthy_podcast YouTube: BookWorthy Podcast - YouTube tiktok: @valeriefentress
