Children’s book author and former NPR journalist, Lora Hyler has written a new children’s book, Our Bodies Stay Home,

Children within the U.S. and throughout the world have seen their normal lives uprooted by coronavirus and are experiencing the emotional lows and highs unforeseen just two months ago.

I knew children everywhere were struggling, and wanted to help ease their pain,” said Hyler.

Hyler’s children’s book career began two years ago with the publication of her debut middle grade novel featuring multicultural superheroes, CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology, and spy gadgets,

The Stupendous Adventures of Mighty Marty Hayes.

“Emory Global Health Institute encouraged authors to create a body of work for children that could be shared around the world.

Following that date, Our Bodies Stay Home, Our Imaginations Run Free will be available in bookstores, on shelves and via special order, and via Amazon.