Fantastic Florence It’s NOT Your Fault!: A Story about Neglect

About the Book

Fantastic Florence – It’s NOT Your Fault! – A Story about Neglect tells the story of Camille and Bryan, who cannot rely on their parents to look after them. Their grandparents bring the children to their house, but Camille feels worried. What if her parents return home and she and Bryan are not there? Is it okay if she feels safer being with her grandparents? Florence’s magical powers enable her to hear the children’s thoughts, and she decides she must do something! She sends them an empowering message to help them bravely face what is happening, using validation and empathy to comfort them. Florence explains the situation is NOT their fault, and encourages them to share their feelings with their grandparents.

About the Author

Lesley Zafran began writing as a child growing up in London and Miami. She received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of London. When she isn’t writing, Lesley is a strategic planning consultant for schools and nonprofits. As a mother of two who struggled through her own childhood, she believes every child needs love, support and encouragement to feel brave and confident about themselves. Fantastic Florence is her answer to that need. Tara Kellogg, LMFT, is a licensed psychotherapist with over 25 years of clinical experience. Tara received her Bachelor’s degree from Castleton University and her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. She specializes in individual and family counseling, focusing on family preservation and trauma-related stressors disorders. Tara is a nationally certified therapist for Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) and is a Qualified Florida State Supervisor. Dr. Cinda Kane is a life-long educator and learner. Her academic accomplishments include a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Penn State University, a Master’s degree in Education and Curriculum from Castleton State University, and a Doctoral degree from Nova Southeastern University. She teaches at Nova Southeastern University and Broward College. Cinda has authored, co-authored, and edited several professional articles and academic books during her 28-year career.