Who Are You Santa Lucia?

"those who embrace their swedish heritage or anyone looking to teach children nordic culture, especially during the season of advent, will be informed and inspired by this unique approach to the story of santa lucia. by asking the simple child's question, "who are you santa lucia?" cedarleaf challenges all ages to bring love and light to the world. in her audiobook, she enhances both subject and format to illuminate the spirit and message of lucia, and increase our capacity to be present with ourselves and others." ~donna erickson, host pbs' family series "donna's day," author, and nationally syndicated columnist, king features syndicate. donnaerickson.com.

"What a beautiful and comforting book! And, oh my, how the world needs beauty and comfort! I am not surprised that Glenda has designed and written such a treasure. For all the years I've known her, she has been dedicated to bringing more awareness, more hope, more light, to lift us up into the world of possibility that Love is constantly providing. This book also challenges us, whatever our age, to do what we can with what we have right where we are. It is a call to prayer and a call to action. May our children.. may we all ... heed the call."

~rev. catherine klein, minister, crystal coast unity church

Glenda Cedarleaf is an author, therapist and guided imagery meditation practitioner. She loves helping people use the power of imagery and mindfulness meditation for inspiration and healing. Glenda received her Masters of Social Work in 1980. She has been a therapist in two integrative healing centers and has had a private practice for over 30 years offering sessions worldwide.Glenda was inspired to write this young reader's picture book after creating an initial version for her granddaughters to teach them about their Swedish heritage and share the legacy of Santa Lucia. She now expands her intention for this book to highlight Santa Lucia as a role model; especially for empowering girls to be a force for good in this world. The reader learns not only about the beauty of the Lucia Queen celebration that takes place each December in Sweden and many other countries, but also about this saint's qualities of courage and compassion.To deepen this experience, readers can take a guided meditation journey, one which is relevant for beginners as well as experienced meditators. The audiobook experience enhances both the reading of each page as well as the the guided meditative.