Endorsements

Ebony Dancer is a magical, yet realistically hopeful story that provides abused children with something tangible to take away: a beautiful, plush toy and the empowerment to speak and be heard!

– Laurie Fortin, LCSW, Child Sexual Abuse Expert, Trainer, and Consultant, Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego, CA

Flying to Freedom is an outstanding and unique educational experience. It contains beautiful and sensitively written stories that will truly help children avoid being sexually abused by others. A cuddly horse, that accompanies the narrative journey, empowers a child’s imagination and strengthens their bond to safety. Flying to Freedom is more than a great new toy or psychological aid to development, it is a lifeline to a joyful childhood.

– Dr. Thomas J. Dakoske, Ed. D., Psychologist, Westlake Village, CA

As a child psychiatrist, I have treated many children and adults who have been molested. This story will help children understand it is OK to say no, and to tell adults when they are being hurt.

– Dr. Bryan Bruns, M.D., San Diego, CA

Celeste’s Flying to Freedom™ educational book and toy will undoubtedly provide the most enriching and far-reaching benefit to abused children – the ability to be open about their dire secrets and find the help they desperately need and deserve. Perhaps even more importantly, these tools will educate all children in a most non-threatening and effective way, to prevent child abuse from ever happening. Wonderful, wonderful contribution – thank you, Celeste!

– Freda Ramey, Technical Training Consultant, San Marcos, CA

Flying to Freedom is a well-written and beautiful story that will help children of all ages who have been abused in any way by someone they love. Ebony Dancer is such a gentle and kind looking, soft and soothing stuffed horse that every child will feel comforted by this toy!

– Dr. Tara Robbins, PH.D, La Jolla, CA