New Book "Adventures of Ruby the Red Blood Cell" Explains Leukemia and Treatment in a Creative Way For Children
Recent release "Adventures of Ruby the Red Blood Cell" from Page Publishing author Lisa Ann Redd takes something as medically complex as leukemia and breaks it down into a children's story about a red blood cell named Ruby, and a rebellious white blood cell named Buster, who are at odds within the body of a sick young girl.
MAGEE, Miss., July 19, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lisa Ann Redd is a Mississippi native with a masters degree in special education and who has taught throughout the state. Diagnosed with leukemia in preschool—as well as contending with Ependymoma, a spinal cord tumor—Lisa Ann Redd never allowed her disability to interfere with her pursuit of happiness. Her book is a testament to her resiliency, and to the bravery of children afflicted with leukemia everywhere.
"I enjoy outdoor activities like kayaking, skiing, jet skiing, boating, camping, horseback riding, and tubing," Lisa Ann Redd said when asked to speak about herself. In addition to all of her pastimes, she also loves volunteering and crafting. She was even named Ms. Wheelchair Mississippi 2016.
Published by New York City-based Page Publishing, Lisa Ann Redd's imaginative work brings young readers inside the body, to the world of Blood Village. Using Ruby the red blood cell as their guide, children can explore the inner-workings of their bodies, and can learn what happens when things go wrong.
In an attempt to convey the effects of the disease, Lisa Ann Redd introduces Buster the white blood cell, who decides that the red blood cells seem to get more respect, and convinces other white blood cells to attack. With the help of medication provided to Ruby and the other red blood cells through medical treatment to the girl they live in, they grow strong enough to fight off and put the white blood cells in their place. Accompanied by vivid illustrations, this story attempts to both educate and entertain while making the disease and treatment seem less frightening to young readers.
To enter the world inside the body of a child with leukemia, readers can purchase "Ruby the Red Blood Cell" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play or Barnes and Noble.
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About Page Publishing:
Page Publishing is a traditional New York based full-service publishing house that handles all of the intricacies involved in publishing its authors' books, including distribution in the world's largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create - not bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex and time-consuming issues, and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at http://www.pagepublishing.com.
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