Cedarleaf, Glenda: - 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.