“I just gave my last book as a gift on Friday.  Everyone was thrilled.  Many gave me hugs with tears!  Out babysitter read the book in ONE day!  She absolutely loved it!  Thank you for writing such an inspirational book!”

– Karen Duskin, Sandusky, OH

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Press

An award-winning writer, Melissa Hellstern’s work has been featured in and on:

Press Releases (downloadable PDFs)

Porte Rouge Book Party: October 30
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Getting Along Famously: In Stores October 23
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How to be Lovely:  FAQ with Melissa Hellstern
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Magazine and News Articles (downloadable PDFs)

Elle Magazine / November 2008
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Redbook Magazine / November 2008
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Nylon Magazine / November 2008
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Social Life Magazine / November 2008
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Ocean Drive Magazine / September 2004
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The Chicago Tribune / August 15, 2004
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Pages Magazine / July/August 2004
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Radio

WireFlash News
The Steve Cochran Show – WGN Radio (Chicago, IL)
The Cammy and Dean Show – KFRC FM (San Francisco, CA)

Television

The Greatest Fashion Icons on Film / TLC
WGN-TV (WB)
WTTW-TV (PBS) Chicago Tonight
WLS-TV (ABC-7)
among others