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Child Author Eden Comer

Joining Stephen Henderson is 11-year-old author Eden Comer and her father Carlton Comer, who doubles as her editor. The story focuses on two cats, Smoke and Coal, who have to overcome bullying from another cat. Although Eden has not herself been a victim of bullying, she cares deeply about the issue and hopes her book will help shed light on the subject. Episode 4331/Segment 3.

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