Nurse Florence: What Is Sickle Cell Disease or Sickle Cell Anemia? is a clear and structured introduction to a complex medical condition, covering genetics, symptoms, complications, diagnostic methods, and potential treatments. Why is this an important topic for children to learn more about?

Unfortunately, this disease affects some children in the world and it is important that all kids learn about their body and how to manage chronic diseases.

What is your process for taking the medical information and developing a way to present it so that it does not overwhelm children but still gives them enough knowledge to understand this complex condition? 

I try to simplify concept to one main idea per page.

Do you offer any additional resources for families who want to learn more about the topics you cover in the Nurse Florence books?

I use medical resource documents and research for the source of my book information and highly recommend Mayo Clinic information at www.mayoclinic.org.

What is your goal in creating this series, and how do you see it growing in the future?

I would like to see a global health movement for health promotion and literacy sparked and the whole world be able to have competent conversations with their doctors.  The series should end at around 700 books in the series.  As of April 2026, there are currently 261. 

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