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How do you talk to a child about cancer and what’s happening to them? How do you help them express their feelings? Nothing about cancer is easy.
How do you talk to a child about cancer and what’s happening to them? How do you explain the medical tests, procedures and equipment? How do you help them express their feelings? Nothing about cancer is easy.
In 2016, illustrator and self-described “cancer dad”, Angus Olsen, started drawing his experiences and emotions when his daughter was diagnosed with cancer at only two years old. The “I draw childhood cancer” Facebook page and website grew out of those first sketches. Now his cartoons and books are now available around the world in 20 different languages.
His latest book, My Scans, even has a version where the characters wear masks, in response to COVID-19.
Angus is one of the authors we feature in our Redkite Book Club. With over 80 titles covering a range of topics for different age groups, the collection is available to anyone who is looking for resources to help them tackle the difficult topic of children’s cancer. From picture books to young adult fiction, every publication is free to borrow, for as long as you like. You can find the catalogue on our website here.
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