Melissa Abramovitz is in the Author Showcase at the National Writing for Children Center

Jensen Beach, FL, April 05, 2015 --(PR.com)-- Melissa Abramovitz is an award-winning, versatile author/writer who enjoys writing for all age groups, from preschoolers through adults. While she specializes in nonfiction magazine articles and educational books on health topics, she also writes on a variety of other topics, including science, nature, and history. She has published some fiction and poetry as well, and has written several rhyming children's picture books.

Melissa is the author of hundreds of magazine articles for all age groups and more than 40 educational books for children and teens. Her book for writers, A Treasure Trove of Opportunity: How to Write and Sell Articles for Children's Magazines, was released by E and E Publishing in 2012, and her children's picture books, ABC's of Health and Safety & Helping Herbie Hedgehog were published by Guardian Angel Publishing in 2012 and 2015.

Check out Melissa's Amazon Author Page at www.amazon.com/author/melissaabramovitz for a listing of books. She is a graduate of the University of California, San Diego and the Institute of Children's Literature and a member of SCBWI and The Working Writers Club.

The Book: Helping Herbie Hedgehog

Herbie has places to go and things to do. But he needs some help 'cause he hasn't a clue! If you'll help Herbie decide what's right and wrong He'll be busy and happy the whole day long! Herbie the clueless hedgehog needs help figuring out how to get places and go about his day. Amusing delightful rhymes invite kids to give helpful advice while learning about everyday things. Suggested age range for readers: 2-7.