Mom’s New Book Helps Kids with Grief, Raises Money for Cancer Research
Edgewood, KY, June 23, 2009 --(PR.com)-- The death of a loved one is hard enough on adults, but children often have special needs after experiencing loss. That’s exactly why author Glenna Edwards wrote Rainbow Bed: A Child’s Perspective on Coping with Grief, her new children’s book from Outskirts Press that’s helping kids--and parents--work through their pain.
Before they turn 15, 1.2 million American children will experience the death of a parent, and millions more will suffer the loss of others close to them. Children in Edwards’ family became part of those statistics in 2008, when Edwards’ mom and sister-in-law died within five weeks of each other. Afterward, Glenna watched as her son, Ben, expressed his grief through artwork. His healing technique so struck Edwards, she decided to write and illustrate a book to help people of any age who are grieving.
The story revolves around a little boy who watches as his beloved grandmother, Mamaw, falls ill, requiring a caregiver. In his own words, the child expresses how he understands what’s going on around him as he handles the care-giving, death and grieving process surrounding someone he loves. Then, he begins to express how he feels in remarkable rainbow drawings that help others see something beautiful in a difficult situation.
With its accessible treatment of a seldom-discussed topic, Rainbow Bed is sure to resonate with children, who can relate to the story’s young narrator and gorgeous full-color crayon drawings. And the story is also touching for adults, who can use it to open up conversations about bereavement with any age group--making it perfect for teachers and counselors.
As part of her own strategy to cope with loss, Edwards is announcing that she will donate half of the proceeds from sales of Rainbow Bed to cancer research. “Almost every family I know has been touched in some way by cancer,” states Edwards. “I dream of a day when we have the cures and answers to every type of cancer.”
Rainbow Bed: A Child’s Perspective on Coping with Grief is now available through Ingram, Baker & Taylor, Amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, and the online bookstore of Outskirts Press, at outskirtspress.com/store.php.
Book Statistics
ISBN: 978-1-4327-2422-1
Suggested Retail Price:
US$17.95, CAN$22.95
Size and Format: 8.5x11 Color Paperback
Page Count: 24
Genre: Death, Grief, Bereavement
About the Author: Glenna S. Edwards is a wife, mother, daughter and friend residing in Edgewood, KY. She is the co-founder of Live It Like You Mean It, LLC, and co-author of Mr. Emotions & Friends.
Author Contact: Visit her on the Web at www.outskirtspress.com/rainbowbed
About Outskirts Press, Inc.: Outskirts Press, Inc. offers full-service, custom self-publishing services for authors seeking a cost-effective, fast, and flexible way to publish and distribute their books worldwide while retaining all their rights and full creative control. Available for authors globally at www.outskirtspress.com and located on the outskirts of Denver, Colorado, Outskirts Press represents the future of book publishing, today.
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Outskirts Press, Inc., 10940 S. Parker Rd - 515, Parker, Colorado 80134
http://outskirtspress.com — 1-888-OP-BOOKS
Before they turn 15, 1.2 million American children will experience the death of a parent, and millions more will suffer the loss of others close to them. Children in Edwards’ family became part of those statistics in 2008, when Edwards’ mom and sister-in-law died within five weeks of each other. Afterward, Glenna watched as her son, Ben, expressed his grief through artwork. His healing technique so struck Edwards, she decided to write and illustrate a book to help people of any age who are grieving.
The story revolves around a little boy who watches as his beloved grandmother, Mamaw, falls ill, requiring a caregiver. In his own words, the child expresses how he understands what’s going on around him as he handles the care-giving, death and grieving process surrounding someone he loves. Then, he begins to express how he feels in remarkable rainbow drawings that help others see something beautiful in a difficult situation.
With its accessible treatment of a seldom-discussed topic, Rainbow Bed is sure to resonate with children, who can relate to the story’s young narrator and gorgeous full-color crayon drawings. And the story is also touching for adults, who can use it to open up conversations about bereavement with any age group--making it perfect for teachers and counselors.
As part of her own strategy to cope with loss, Edwards is announcing that she will donate half of the proceeds from sales of Rainbow Bed to cancer research. “Almost every family I know has been touched in some way by cancer,” states Edwards. “I dream of a day when we have the cures and answers to every type of cancer.”
Rainbow Bed: A Child’s Perspective on Coping with Grief is now available through Ingram, Baker & Taylor, Amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, and the online bookstore of Outskirts Press, at outskirtspress.com/store.php.
Book Statistics
ISBN: 978-1-4327-2422-1
Suggested Retail Price:
US$17.95, CAN$22.95
Size and Format: 8.5x11 Color Paperback
Page Count: 24
Genre: Death, Grief, Bereavement
About the Author: Glenna S. Edwards is a wife, mother, daughter and friend residing in Edgewood, KY. She is the co-founder of Live It Like You Mean It, LLC, and co-author of Mr. Emotions & Friends.
Author Contact: Visit her on the Web at www.outskirtspress.com/rainbowbed
About Outskirts Press, Inc.: Outskirts Press, Inc. offers full-service, custom self-publishing services for authors seeking a cost-effective, fast, and flexible way to publish and distribute their books worldwide while retaining all their rights and full creative control. Available for authors globally at www.outskirtspress.com and located on the outskirts of Denver, Colorado, Outskirts Press represents the future of book publishing, today.
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Outskirts Press, Inc., 10940 S. Parker Rd - 515, Parker, Colorado 80134
http://outskirtspress.com — 1-888-OP-BOOKS
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