Nurse Florence®, What is Myelosuppression or Bone Marrow Suppression? walks readers through red and white blood cells, platelets, chemotherapy, infections, symptoms, and even viruses that can cause this condition. Why was this an important book for you to write?

My illustrator chose the topic since it has affected her family.  I try to team up with my illustrators to collaborate on topics so that they are motivated to do the  large number of illustrations needed for many of the books.

What were some ideas that were important for you to share in this book?

Thoroughness is what guides the Nurse Florence® series.  I present all the information in my medical research source documents so that everyone that may read the book will feel educated and empowered.

What was your process for taking a topic that is this complex and simplifying it enough that children can understand, while still keeping the terminology and science concepts fully fleshed out? 

My main key is to focus on one big idea per page so that kids don’t feel overwhelmed.

What is one thing that you hope readers take away from Nurse Florence®, What is Myelosuppression or Bone Marrow Suppression?

The immune system is complex.  We should be grateful when we are healthy and hopeful when we are sick that medical science has advanced enough to help us with many diseases. 

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