About a year ago I finished a children's book for children with PFFD and other limb and extremity differences. I have been to publisher after publisher....and more! It has been rejected over and over. Why? Because it's soooo different. There is nothing out there, and it's risky to take a chance on an "unknown" author. However, I have clinics, doctors, PT's, OT's, teachers and parents rooting for me. There is value in the book...I know it...anyone who has seen it knows that!! So...to all those waiting for the book...and all the adorable children IN the book...
I AM SELF PUBLISHING!!! I gave myself a year to do it the "traditional" way...and now I'm taking the bull by the horns and doing it MYSELF (well, kinda, I have people!!!)
Wish me luck and I will keep everyone updated. It is a CHILDREN'S BOOK!!!!
Libbi (Sami's MOM!)
Kudos
wow, im so excited about this book. I love your motivation and determination, please dont give up because us parents and our children are definitely rooting for you. opening up peoples eyes to this condition is very important and will help the world understand what it is like to have limb differences and still do so well in life. i wish my son could be in your book too, but i guess its too late huh? Good luck anyways, cant wait to buy a copy for my family.
Thanks!
Thanks for the support!! My mission is always validated when I hear "professionals" (teachers, OT, PT's and Dr's) saying, "Do you know how much this book is going to help people??" I'll keep you all up dated! Also....you never know if I'll need to add pictures. Thanks for letting me know you'd be interested!
Libbi
children's book
I am so happy that someone has taken the plunge and is going, and giving it her all. I am very interested in the book and please let me know when you get it done. I have a daughter who is affected on the left leg. She is now 16 months old and was amputated on 1/25/07. She is having a little bit of a frustration issue where the prosthetic is concerned, but I think that is because they put a pretty high lift (1 1/2") on her good leg/shoe. Thank goodness for physical therapy. She gets around very well on her stubby. She also has all the hip issues, but they don't seem to bother her as much.
Thanks a bunch Libbi!!!
Amy
*mother of 5 children*
Thanks!
I am really anxious to get the book out. I know it is going to help so many families. Your daughter is going to do great. It just takes time to get used to the prothetic, make sure it's the right fit and keep up with the amazing growth spurts kids go through. I swear, as soon as we'd get Sami's to fit right, she'd grow a 1/2 inch over night! Therapy is awesome! We love it!!
Libbi
More Pictures!
Hi everyone!
I talked with my publisher today. She's thinking more pictures may be needed...it's up to the editor. Some of you have expressed interest in having your child in the book. If you think you might be, feel free to send me a private email where I can then tell you where to send the picture.
Also, just so everyone knows, my husband and I have to have a waiver signed for these photos. Since we are not writing this book for monetary reasons, we don't want to owe others money on this book. We will be donating the money to various organizations that support children with PFFD and other limb/extremity differences.
My publisher already has me thinking of the next book, so if your picture isn't in this book, chances are it will be in the next one!!
Thanks!
Libbi