Nurse Florence®, Why Do We Need Vitamin B3 or Niacin in our Food? follows curious kids who learn medical science from a friendly nurse who believes young readers deserve the truth about their health. Why did you choose B3 for this story?

The series is addressing many diet related questions. Kids are usually just told by authority figures to take their vitamins. We are writing vitamin related books to help parents educate their children about the need for each of the essential vitamins as well as provide a resource for doctor’s offices so that their patients can feel informed and empowered.

How do you decide which “big words” or technical terms to introduce to young readers?​

The first draft has many terms and then after review, I remove some of the “big words” so that a child doesn’t feel overwhelmed with too many new science words. I leave the most important terms in the final version of the book.

What has been the most surprising or rewarding feedback you’ve received from kids or parents about the series?​

The best feedback we have received so far is that adults of all ages are learning from these books even grandparents. This series is helping educate whole families about their health. Since the books have started to be translated into other languages and are available in many online retailer websites around the world, this project may help to really improve the health literacy levels of people in most if not all cultures.

What challenges did you face when writing about potential risks of niacin, like overconsumption, without scaring kids?​

I want kids to know they can take too much of a good thing and that turns into a problem. Most everything should be done in moderation.

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