Hello readers! My name is Maggie Mernik, the author and illustrator of Lactose-Free Leo, I am a college student at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. I am currently studying biology and nutrition and am working my way towards becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. A few years ago, I had a dream about a childrens book series that taught children about health related differences regarding nutrition and overall health and wellness. That dream is what you are seeing today! I would like to welcome the first book of the Wild Wellness series, Lactose-Free Leo! One of my goals is to help teach our youth that some people may have differences we can't always see. Come along this journey with me to learn about health related differences, that it is OK to be different, and to find out what makes Leo and the rest of his friends so special!