Curious Caroline and the C–Word

I was inspired to write a children’s story about coronavirus because I wanted to share healthy habits and encourage them to live healthier lives using preventive health methods. It was my goal to motivate children to ask questions when they are dealing with unfamiliar topics. My educational background is in public health and I enjoyed being able to use my creative writing skills to share health information with children. I wanted to focus on what safety measures children could take part in so they will feel empowered, instead of worried or anxious, protecting themselves from COVID-19. It was a fun challenge and I consider it to be a monumental accomplishment that I was able to complete this book. During the creation of this book, I stayed current on developing information about the virus. I hope this book will help children and their parents have an open line of communication to reduce any anxiety or fear during this pandemic. In the future, Curious Caroline may explore other topics relevant to youth.