I am an author, psychotherapist, developmental editor, and NYT bestselling ghostwriter. I am represented by Deborah Warren with East/West Literary Agency. I am the author of the Rosie the Dragon and Charlie picture book series and Home for A While. Remembering Sundays with Grandpa danced to shelves last year. HOPE RODE, a book about the courageous packhorse librarians will be out in 2025 as well as another soon-to-be announced picture book. My writing goals are simple. Embrace feedback. Work hard. Be passionate. Write courageously. Touch children’s hearts. Lauren’s books include themes of courage, flexible thinking, friendship, social emotional learning, social justice, seeing your strengths, sensory issues, and emotion regulation. You can visit her at www.LaurenKerstein.net.