My Life with Leukemia - A Diverse Children's Book Review - Children's Books on Cancer

My Life with Leukemia was written by Mari Schuh and illustrated by Ana Sebastian. It was published on July 15, 2023 by Amicus Learning. 

This informational and storytelling centered book discusses a child who got diagnosed with leukemia, went through chemotherapy, and eventually went into remission. It explained the symptoms of leukemia, what it was like to be in the hospital, not being able to play with friends because of high infection risks, and all that this young girl missed out on. It also explained all the activities that she got to do, like going on a trip, selling lemonade, and raising money for toys for the children’s hospital.

This book is a great way of explaining cancer to children. It goes through a variety of different treatments in a child-friendly way and also describes the beautiful aspects of the protagonist's life. This book could be well suited for younger elementary schoolers, such as 1st or 2nd graders.

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