Cellville Stands Up To Cancer

By Fatima Hamad, Lauren Oschanney, Olivia Wahby

Most children's books about cancer are either too vague, too complex, or too emotionally heavy. Cellville Stands Up to Cancer was created to do better.

Cellville Stands Up to Cancer helps children understand what is happening inside the body in a way that is honest, age-appropriate, and reassuring. By personifying cells and presenting the body as a living city, the story translates complex medical concepts into ideas children can grasp; without avoiding difficult truths.

Real biology explained through kid-friendly metaphorsStunning, modern, high-quality illustrations Emotionally safe but honest

Created by Lauren, Olivia, and Fatima, graduates of the University of Windsor with backgrounds in science, health, and community outreach, the book grew out of both academic study and hands-on experience within the cancer community.

More than an educational book, Cellville Stands Up to Cancer is rooted in the belief that understanding can be comforting. Through warmth, accuracy, and empathy, it helps children feel informed, included, and less afraid during moments that are often confusing and overwhelming.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1067345310
• ISBN13: 9781067345310
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Cellville Storyworks
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 11.0" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 5 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 7