Lissarette Nisnevich is an early childhood professional who focuses on parenting coaching, child development and research in childhood cultural trauma. She's currently pursuing a PhD in developmental psychology and owns a Daycare and a Preschool in East Harlem (El Barrio). "Eldie makes new friends!" was her first children's book with many more to follow. She currently lives in Harlem with her husband and toddler son. You may reach her and learn more about her work at: www.lissarette.com