Interview with Children’s Book Author Judith A. Ewa

 

 

1. What inspired you to write this book?

I am passionate about improving the lives of children around the world, especially in developing countries. I currently work in the area of climate change and decided to combine both areas i.e. helping children became aware of the importance of preserving the environment and the effects of climate.

 

2. What exactly is it about and who is it written for?

My debut book, “Bibi Saves the Honey Bees”, is the first book in a 3-part series. It is about how Bibi, goes on an adventure to save the honey bees while navigating through a maze of obstacles that Mother Nature throws in her way, Will she succeed? The book is written for children aged 5 to 8 years old.

 

3. What do you hope readers will get out of reading your book?

I hope readers will also learn about determination, persistence and never giving up. The practical activity at end of the book will also help readers take action, in some small way, to preserve the environment.

 

4. How did you decide on your book’s title and cover design?

The book’s title is a combination of the main character’s name and what she sets out to do in the book. The cover design came from one of the illustrations in the book that summed up the story very well.

 

5. What advice or words of wisdom do you have for fellow writers – other than run!?

Stay the course! This is not a sprint … yes, there will bumps, twists and wrong turns along the way, but believe in your vision, stay focused and you will cross the finish line. 

 

6. What trends in the book world do you see -- and where do you think the book publishing industry is heading? 

One of the trends I see is the explosion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the book world. With regard to the book publishing industry, in my niche of children’s books, I think that the publishing industry is moving away from the traditional way of telling a story towards a more interactive experience. This will encourage and enable the reader to be more involved with the story, such as, choosing your own ending or your own adventure and possibly interactive illustrations.  

 

7. Were there experiences in your personal life or career that came in handy when writing this book? 

In writing this book, my experiences came from my career. I have worked over 20 years in the field of humanitarian assistance and sustainable development focussing on the welfare of children and mothers in the developing world. I currently work as a finance professional in the area of climate change.   

 

8. How would you describe your writing style? Which writers or books is your writing similar to?

My writing style could be described as Narrative Writing (fiction). This type of style is well suited to writing for children. Books similar to my writing style include, Shabazz Larkin’s The Thing About Bees, Bethany Barton’s Give Bees a Chance.

 

9. What challenges did you overcome in the writing of this book?

My first challenge was getting my story from just an idea in my head to finally putting it on paper. Procrastination was the second challenge I overcame which lead me to just write, review and revise every chance I got till I finished my manuscript.

 

10. If people can buy or read one book this week or month, why should it be yours?

It should be my book, “Bibi Saves the Honey Bees” because it tackles a topic that is very relevant today. Honey bees play a vital role in the food chain. They not only provide honey but they are also pollinators. Pollinators help in the production of crops as well as flowers and plants. Without these pollinators the world’s food supply could be reduced drastically which would ultimately affect the world’s population. The simple solution of planting bee-friendly flowers is a very easy one for anyone to do, be it in a garden or flowerpot. The instructions on how to compost also goes a long way to preserving the environment. My book provides a two-pronged approach to saving the honey bees.

 

About The Author: Judith A. Ewa is the debut author of the new children’s book Bibi Saves the Honey Bees. Her international career as a finance professional, currently working in the area of climate change, has spanned the areas of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development and peacekeeping. The focus of her career has been on improving the lives of children around the world, especially in developing countries. Her latest work is part of a 3-book series aimed at bringing awareness to children about the importance of preserving the environment and highlighting the effects of climate change. Each book also offers a simple solution that children can actively do to bring about small changes. Judith holds an MBA from the University of Leicester. She enjoys listening to jazz, is an avid football and tennis fan and currently resides in Switzerland. Find out more about Judith at www.judithaewa.com

 

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