Mina Fathollahi, writing as Charlie Lumière, is an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) and author affectionately known as a 'feeling doctor' for her work in helping children, teachers, and schools bring emotional awareness to the classroom.

Through her books, Mina empowers young readers to embrace self-kindness, providing practical tools to help them understand and manage their feelings. While many books touch on children’s emotions, Mina’s unique approach offers actionable steps, fostering emotional resilience and supporting teachers and schools along the way.

When she’s not working with elementary students or crafting meaningful stories, Mina loves adventure—she’s a Level One ski instructor, dances salsa and bachata, and has even skydived! Based in Toronto, Canada, with her family, she enjoys traveling, finds joy in music, and embraces the freedom of horseback riding.

Mina’s mission is to inspire emotional growth in children and to spark heart-to-heart conversations between kids, parents, and educators, helping everyone find their own path to self-kindness.