Writing books that help kids deal with tough issues or scary situations takes a special kind of compassion and insight. In the podcast below, Dr. Laurie Zelinger talks about writing her books The "O, MY" in TonsillectOMY & AnedoidectOMY: How to Prepare Your Child for Surgery, a Parent's Manual and Please Explain "Anxiety" to Me! Simple Biology and Solutions for Parents and Students

Both books are published by Loving Healing Press.

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Click here to listen to the podcast interview with Dr. Laurie Zelinger as she discusses special considerations authors need to have when writing self-help books for kids.

Maggie Stiefvater's bestselling young adult novel Shiver generated more buzz than a hive of bumble bees. Here's the description:

For years, Grace has watched the wolves in the woods behind her house. One yellow-eyed wolf-her wolf-is a chilling presence she can’t seem to live without. Meanwhile, Sam has lived two lives: In winter, the frozen woods, the protection of the pack, and the silent company of a fearless girl. In summer, a few precious months of being human . . . until the cold makes him shift back again. Now, Grace meets a yellow-eyed boy whose familiarity takes her breath away. It’s her wolf. It has to be. But as winter nears, Sam must fight to stay human-or risk losing himself, and Grace, forever.

Laura had the opportunity to visit with this talented young author for an exclusive audio chat, in which Maggie offers some truly fascinating insight.

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