My Leg Is Different, But I'm Still Me!

By Justina Tong-Wan

What seemed like a pulled muscle from being an active dancer turned out to be a parent's worst nightmare. On June 10th 2023, Kaylee was admitted to the hospital due to a broken femur, but it was more than that. On June 19th, she was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma. Kaylee and her mom lived in the hospital for 10+ weeks and they finally went home on September 23rd, 2023. Kaylee continued her chemotherapy treatments and she rang her bell on February 2nd, 2024. This book was written for Kaylee shortly after her orthopedic surgeon and her parents discussed that rotationplasty was the best choice for her. But how do her parents break the news to her? As a teacher and as Kaylee's mom, Justina knew a social story would help her understand about her surgery and that her opportunities are endless. This book was presented to Kaylee the day her parents told her the news. By seeing herself in the story Kaylee was able to find peace with the decision that was made for her. This book is perfect for anyone that wants to learn more about rotationplasty and that looking different is okay! Sales of this book support Kaylee and her dedication in helping other children that have been affected by cancer. No one fights alone.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0D8QMS5WX
• ISBN13: 9798329553437
• Release Date: July 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 24 Pages
• Dimensions: 6.0" x 0.1" x 8.5"