Wordsmith World publishes Betty Johansen's first-person audiobook and illustrated ebook retelling of Esther's biblical story, created for young Christian girls and families seeking faithful, accessible scripture narratives with authentic Hebrew pronunciation.
-- Betty Johansen, in collaboration with Wordsmith World, has published a new first-person audiobook and illustrated ebook retelling of Esther's story, offering young Christian girls and their families an intimate perspective on this pivotal Biblical narrative. Traditional third-person accounts present the story from a distance, but this adaptation allows readers to experience the events as if Esther herself were speaking. This direct connection transforms passive reading into personal engagement, with author Betty Johansen creating the dual-format release specifically for families seeking faithful yet accessible biblical content.
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Research into narrative techniques reveals that first-person biblical fiction allows readers to affirm, adjust, or challenge the ideology of the text rather than simply consuming it. This approach helps young readers connect emotionally with scripture while maintaining theological integrity, a balance particularly valuable for families raising children in Christian faith traditions. By placing readers inside Esther's perspective, Johansen creates opportunities for deeper reflection on courage, faith, and divine providence.
Johansen maintained scriptural accuracy throughout the retelling while adapting challenging content for younger audiences. Esther's account includes violence, and as the author states, these elements were toned down to make the text more accessible without sacrificing core narrative elements or key plot points. According to the author's notes, she kept as close as possible to scriptural versions while adding plausible details to fill narrative gaps, ensuring the story remains both engaging and truthful.
Both the illustrated ebook and audiobook are available on Sqrindle, serving different learning preferences and family situations. The audiobook features authentic Hebrew pronunciation of names, adding an educational dimension that introduces listeners to cultural and linguistic elements often lost in westernized versions.
Johansen's connection to this project spans more than three decades. As she explains in the launch announcement, she originally recorded Ruth and Esther stories onto cassette tape for her niece, who listened "until the tape wore out". That sustained interest demonstrated the appeal of hearing biblical women tell their own stories, inspiring Johansen to recreate the experience for a broader audience of young people.
The Esther retelling joins a companion work, "Ruth: Finding My True Love," as part of Johansen's broader effort to reimagine biblical narratives through Wordsmith World.
Families can access both the illustrated ebook and audiobook editions on Sqrindle, with additional information about Johansen's other works available at https://bettyjohansen.com/
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Name: Betty Johansen
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Organization: Wordsmith World
Address: Texas, Big Spring, Texas 79720, United States
Website: https://bettyjohansen.com/
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