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Two sisters teach life lessons through children's book | Community Voices

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Beatrice Bonner

Published February 9, 2023 at 10:40 AM CST

Dylan's Hero book cover. — "Dylan's Hero: A Story of Overcoming Negative Thinking" was written by Dr. Melissa Fisher Paoni and illustrated by artist Christy Freeman Stark.

Child psychologist Dr. Melissa Fisher Paoni and artist Christy Freeman Stark are a sister duo from Central Illinois who have collaborated on children's books. Their latest book "Dylan's Hero: A Story of Overcoming Negative Thinking" was just released. They spoke to Community Voices about their other books, strategies for overcoming negative thinking in adults and their upcoming projects.