Award winning author, Cindy A. Bell understands the importance of talking about the "big feelings" that children may encounter and her story inspires children to believe in themselves. Coming from a broken home herself, she is no stranger to rejection and knows that Fiorella will help all children - especially those who have been through divorce, foster care, and adoption, and other tough situations. She the mother of three boys with a B.S. in elementary education. Happiness to her is a good dose of vitamin sea, spending time with family, being creative or volunteering. This Mississippi native adores her rescued “grand dog” who inspired the character, Fiorella.