BookWorthy Chats with Jean Johnson

19/06/2024 26 min Temporada 3 Episodio 9
BookWorthy Chats with Jean Johnson

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Send us a textSummary 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 Inspiration03:02 Growing Up in the Yucatan Jungle06:33 Influence of Childhood Experiences09:54 Fascination with Dinosaurs11:39 Introducing Tater Tot12:47 Teaching Friendship and Manners14:28 Choosing Book Locations15:10 Future Books in the Series17:06 Becoming a Writer19:03 Creating a Welcoming Atmosphere21:05 Favorite Books24:35 Future Plans and Bilingual Books26:16 Where to Find More InformationAmazon.com: Jean Johnson: books, biography, latest updatewww.valeriefentress.com/blogLet's discover great books together!Follow for more:FB: @bookworthypodcastInstagram: @bookworthy_podcastYouTube: BookWorthy Podcast - YouTubetiktok: @valeriefentress