Sandy Writes Her Story is a heartfelt picture book about living with invisible illness and finding healing through creativity, self-authorship, and connection. When Sandy meets Thea, a wise turtle who encourages her to share her story, she learns to name her feelings, honor her limits, and discover that even when her illness can’t be seen, she can—and her story matters.

To readers with a story: Sandy believes in you. 

To fierce caregivers: Thea, the turtle, embodies the kind of presence we all need: calm, curious, and accepting. In whatever form of caregiving you engage, thank you for helping children discover that their stories, and all the parts within them, matter—and for tending to your own along the way.