The Sparkle You Carry

<p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Introducing a story that is a love letter to all kids navigating their own medical journeys the doctors who help heal them and those who continue to be inspired by their strength.</strong></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Meet Sam a brave third grader who knows his way around the hospital. Sam was born with a cleft lip and palate and is preparing for a surgery. He's had surgeries before but this time something magical unfolds. This book is inspired by the author's son and is a whimsical tale of bravery and resilience.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Book Benefits</strong></p><ul><li><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>presents medical situations in a gentle kid-friendly way</strong></li><li><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>addresses concerns unique to school-aged children with cleft lip and palate</strong></li><li><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>fosters empathy</strong></li><li><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>helps children feel seen</strong></li><li><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>celebrates challenges turning into strengths</strong></li></ul><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>It is a perfect choice for families navigating the cleft lip and palate journey speech therapists craniofacial medical teams and teachers. At the same time it shares a universal message of resilience and strength that will resonate with any child.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Written by a mom of a child with a cleft lip and palate and experienced special education teacher this book was created with understanding and loving attention to detail.</span></p>