¡Pooja: El Destino Aguarda Is Live—Celebrating Bilingual Kids!
¡Hola, amigos de Pooja y amantes de las historias!
I’m Marla Emory, illustrator of Pooja: Destiny Awaits, and I’m beyond excited—our Spanish edition, Pooja: El Destino Aguarda, is live! You can grab it now at JamisonShults.com. Jamison and I have been working hard, and this launch feels extra special because it’s all about celebrating bilingual kids—those amazing little learners who thrive with two languages. Let’s dive into why this matters and how Pooja’s journey fits in!
A Story for Bilingual Hearts
Pooja: El Destino Aguarda brings our 58-page adventure to Spanish-speaking families. After meeting the Great Animal Council, our South Indian puppy Pooja teams up with Jay to help animals worldwide—now told in español for kids 4-12. I poured my heart into the illustrations, and seeing it live on IngramSpark feels like a dream, especially after sketching in Southern France last month. Bilingual kids can flip between English (Pooja: Destiny Awaits) and Spanish, growing their language skills while loving Pooja’s kindness and bravery.
Why Bilingual Kids Shine
Bilingual children are superheroes of learning! Studies show they often develop stronger problem-solving skills, creativity, and cultural awareness—perfect for Pooja’s global mission. In France, I watched kids in village squares swapping stories in French and English, and it reminded me of Holi’s (March 13-14) shared joy. El Destino Aguarda lets Spanish-speaking kids connect with Pooja’s Indian roots while building confidence in their language. It’s a bridge to their heritage and a window to new worlds—plus, it preps them for events like our Lincoln Parish Library storytime on May 28!
Shop the Pooja Collection
You can find Pooja: El Destino Aguarda at the IngramSpark link above, and we’ve got more at Imagination Ink Boutique, our new Amazon store! Our trifecta sale is still rocking:
Spanish Hardcover: $25.00
English Hardcover: $22.99
English Softcover: $17.95
English eBook: $7.99
Pooja’s Next Adventure
I’m already sketching for Pooja and the White Buffalo—her next tale set in Southern Oklahoma. Bilingual kids will love following her as she helps reconnect a Longhorn cattle herd post-tornado. With talks brewing for BCB in NOLA, Pooja’s story keeps growing—thanks to you!
Join the Bilingual Fun
Grab Pooja: El Destino Aguarda on this website. Follow us on TikTok, X, Instagram, Facebook (@PoojaAdventures)—our 1,000+ TikTok fans, let’s celebrate bilingual kids together!
Warmly,
Marla Emory
Illustrator of Pooja: Destiny Awaits & Pooja: El Destino Aguarda
Louisiana Tech University