The Author Roundup: Monique Stokvis on Using Children's Literature to Bring Mental Health and Eating Disorders Into the Light

Two young fish notice something is different about their mother. She tells them there's a stranger in her head—and she calls him ed. What follows is one of the most tender, thoughtful approaches to mental health and eating disorders that children's literature has seen. Today on The Book Connection, author Monique Stokvis—a former air force captain with over 50 years of lived experience—talks about why she wrote “There Is Something Fishy About ed” and who she hopes it will reach.Get the book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/04UDWXUZ If you, or someone you know, is impacted by a mental health issue, support is available. We’ve included some helpful resources below:United StatesF.E.A.S.T. (feast-ed.org): Free education, community forums, and support for parents and caregivers.National - Alliance for Eating Disorders Helpline: 1-866-662-1235 (allianceforeatingdisorders.com)eatingdisordersanonymous.org: fellowship of individuals who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problems and help others to recover from their eating disorders.    ANAD (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders): 1-888-375-7767 (anad.org)988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741CanadaNEDIC (National Eating Disorder Information Centre): 1-866-633-4220 (nedic.ca)9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call or text 988Body Brave (Canada) (bodybrave.ca): Low-barrier treatment and support programs, including offerings for supporters.Canadian Mental Health Association (cmha.ca)Thanks for listening!