Sep 16, 2023
Mel Sobolewski is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to
celebrate her middle-grade novel titled "Second Chances," which
focuses on animal rescue stories. Mel shares how the book's
stories, while fictionalized, are rooted in real-life situations
such as rescuing animals from wildfires, abandoned dogs, and
animals facing various challenges. The stories touch on themes like
bullying, disability, chosen families, and mental health, providing
a platform for children to discuss and understand these important
topics through the lens of animals. Mel also talks about her own
journey into animal rescue, which began when she responded to a
wildfire in Malibu, California. She recounts how that experience
ignited her passion for animal rescue and led her to establish the
Moonlight Mile Ranch, a real-life initiative aimed at helping
animals and educating people about the connection between humans
and animals.
She emphasizes the power of using animals as examples to teach
children about empathy, kindness, and acceptance, allowing them to
relate to and discuss these issues more openly. Mel also mentions
her plans to expand the Moonlight Mile Ranch and welcomes support
and involvement from interested individuals. The interview
highlights the profound impact that stories about animal rescue can
have on children, encouraging them to become more compassionate and
considerate individuals.
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