Helping Kids Handle Big Feelings with Author Melissa Ahonen

In this inspiring episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson sits down with children’s book author Melissa Ahonen to explore how her stories help kids celebrate who they are and manage big feelings with confidence and heart.Melissa shares the personal inspiration behind her books, including Aspen’s Magical Mermaid Necklace and It’s Great to Be Me—uplifting stories that support emotional growth and self-love in young readers. She also gives us a sneak peek into her upcoming projects, including a book about a young boy chasing his hockey dreams and a new romance novel set to release next year.Together, we discuss what drives her storytelling, the importance of representation and emotional connection in children’s literature, and how her life as a mom fuels her creativity.Listen to more interviews at "Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson.Follow her at www.melissahonen.comInstagram: @melahonenWhether you're a parent, educator, or aspiring author, you’ll love this behind-the-scenes conversation with Melissa and walk away encouraged to write and read with heart.

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