Just Like You: For Children with Cancer and their Friends - Couverture souple

Mamay, Kaitlyn

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798218515461

Editeur : Bounceberry Books, 2024

Synopsis

Just Like You by Kaitlyn Mamay is a heartfelt children's book that sheds light on the experience of childhood cancer while emphasizing that kids facing illness are just like any other kids. Through gentle storytelling and vibrant illustrations by Patricia Olstad, the book reassures young readers that despite the challenges of cancer, the children dealing with it are still full of dreams, joy, and the desire to play and explore. It also encourages kids with cancer to embrace their childhood, reminding them that, at their core, they are more than their illness-they are still kids, with all the wonder and fun that comes with it. This compassionate and uplifting book fosters empathy and understanding, offering hope and comfort to children and families alike.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Kaitlyn Mamay is a dedicated first-grade elementary school teacher and a passionate advocate for literacy. Her journey to the classroom was profoundly shaped by her experience with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), which she was diagnosed with during her junior year of high school. Balancing hospital stays with her education, Kaitlyn also observed the difficulties younger pediatric patients faced as they transitioned between the hospital and the classroom. Despite these challenges, she completed her bachelor's degree in childhood education and students with disabilities and continued on to earn a master's degree in literacy. During her master's program, Kaitlyn drew on her personal experiences and the struggles of other children to write a children's book in hopes to support both teachers and students in navigating the reintegration process after a serious illness. Through her writing and teaching, Kaitlyn aims to foster understanding, resilience, and compassion in the classroom.

Patricia Olstad is an illustrator and fine artist with a Bachelor's of Fine Arts from the Rhode Island School of Design. She lives and paints by the bay on Long Island's North Fork. Instagram: @pattyoart

Leanne is the Founder of Kitted AI, Inc and former Product Leader at Google. She uses her Apparel Design degree from Rhode Island School of Design alongside a career in technology to explain AI in a no-frills easy to understand way. She's also Kaitlyn's best friend since childhood.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Bounceberry Books
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798218515461
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Olstad Patricia
• Nombre de pages: 28
• Éditeur: Luce Leanne
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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