A Children’s book
Not only does Diez run Comfort Seeds, but she’s also working on a children’s book. Manda Severin, an illustrator and former counselor based in Oregon, was recently contacted by her. They’re working together on a new Comfort Seeds book. A decorated seed package, as well as growing instructions, will be included in the book. Diez hopes that the reader will be able to help children cope with depression and other stressful situations. As of early 2021, it is still a work in progress.
A Children’s book
Manda Severin
The illustrator, Manda Severin, is a firm believer in Comfort Seeds. She’s lining her studio’s walls with drawings of gardens and woods, effectively cultivating her Comfort Seeds. She remained upbeat about the novel despite the dangerous Oregon fires. Severin said, “I have to trust in this kind of perfection that can overcome great tragedy.” She believes in Comfort Seeds’ philosophies of existence and rebirth, which is why she agreed to take on Diez’s initiative.
Manda Severin