The Tattered Unicorn follows a curious unicorn whose painful journey beyond the forest becomes a heartfelt lesson in identity, healing, friendship, and self-acceptance. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?

The Tattered Unicorn is me. My chosen lifestyle has left me isolated because it is so different, even if it brings me happiness and joy. I tried to live like family and friends wanted me to, but it made me physically ill and emotionally bereft and sad.

How did you approach writing about scars and healing in a way that young children could understand?

Children understand pictures better than words, and the beautiful unicorn comes across to be as Good Conscience and healthy living. His scars become a beautiful rainbow pattern on his fur that he wears always with pride. It makes him unique and still beautiful in his crowd of friends.

Why was it important to present the story in five languages?

Different languages are as beautiful as the Different cultures that use them. Sure, I wanted to reach more readers, but also wished for multi lingual readers to find more meaning in the passages as you read from one to another language. And also to encourage young readers to learn other languages using parallel text such as this.

What do you hope children and parents take away from Frost’s transformation by the end of the book?​

I hope readers, young and mature, sharing this story together, can feel encouraged to be brave and explore, but to also turn away from things that don’t suit you. And to remember, if you feel damaged by an experience, those scars have taught you something important and has made you more unique and beautiful.

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