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Mary f. coffman, M.a., l.p.c.



The author, Mary Coffman, is a licensed counselor with years of experience with children and families in the field of mental health. Over the years she has been involved in bibliotherapy research on fear of the dark and dog phobia and has contributed to peer-reviewed journal articles and professional book chapters. In her work with children she was also involved with programs such as Parents as Teachers as well as Motherread and Fatherread. ​Although she spent much of her life in the South, Mary is currently living in Minnesota with her husband, George.


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marycoffman@afraidofthedark.org .​


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d.c. dusevitch, artist



Dianne Dusevitch is a graphic artist who has won numerous art awards for her paintings, illustrations, news graphics and marketing and advertising works. She has lived most of her life in Florida and now spends her time between Florida and Colorado.





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