In this touching episode of Reading in the Middle, Annisha talks with debut author Melanie Baldwin, inspired by her wildlife rehabilitation experiences, leading to her picture book, Penny Opossum: A Baby Animal Rescue Tale. Also joining is Illustrator Don Mason, who helped visualize Penny's journey. Together, they discuss the power of following one's instincts—whether that's a baby opossum or an author—and how a simple Facebook post sparked a story of courage, collaboration, and care for nature.