Nurse Florence®, What is Fibromyalgia? follows three friends who are curious about fibromyalgia, as well as the school nurse, as they chat about everything from symptoms and causes to tests, treatments, and even lifestyle changes. How did you approach writing about this complex topic in a way that makes it accessible to younger readers?

Faith.  It is important to be an optimist in the dangerous world we live in.  I choose to believe that kids can learn complicated things as long as it is taught properly.

What were some educational aspects that were important for you to include in this children’s book without overwhelming readers?

Thoroughness is key.  Kids have a lot of questions, and we should attempt to be thorough with our answers so that they feel informed and empowered to live a better life.  In the Nurse Florence® series, we thoroughly review diseases so that the whole family can be educated and all of a child’s questions can be answered.

What is a common misconception you feel people have about teaching children about medical and science concepts?

My understanding is that science is for all people, young and old, not just the educated.  Let us educate the uneducated so that we have common understanding of things that affect all of us. 

What story are you currently in the middle of writing?

I am in the initial planning of a third series the company will start to publish this Autumn (2025) about citizenship.  I’m really excited about the impact this series could also have on societies around the world.  Let us leave the world a better place than how we found it and then we’ll succeed in getting future generations to heights unimagined.

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