Start a Book | Books That Heal

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How can we help? *

Choose the one that fits best.

My child wants to write a bookFor parents and guardiansI'm referring a patientChild life, nursing, social work, school staffHospital or organization partnershipBring Books That Heal to your patientsI'd like to volunteerEditing, art, events, fundraisingMedia or speaking requestPress, podcasts, and eventsSomething elseGeneral questions

About you

So we know who to reach out to.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone (optional)

Your relationship to the child *

Organization, hospital, or outlet (optional)

City and state *

Best way to reach you

About the author

Share only what you're comfortable with. Please don't send medical records.

Child's first name *

Child's age *

Hospital or treatment center *

Where the child lives (if different)

Diagnosis or condition (optional)

It helps us understand your child's experience, but it's never required.

Where is your child in their journey?

In active treatment Ongoing care for a chronic condition Finished treatment A sibling, or writing in memory of a child

Does the family know about this referral? *

Yes, please reach out to them Not yet, contact me first

Anything about timing we should know? (optional)

If time is short, tell us. We will do everything we can to move quickly.

The book idea

No need to have it figured out. A few ideas are plenty. Not sure where to start? Try our story planner.

What story would your child like to tell? *

Favorite things (optional, great for the About the Author page)

Does your child love to draw?

Drawing is always optional. If your child would rather not, we hire a professional illustrator at no cost.

Yes, they will draw the pictures With siblings or friends A professional illustrator, please Not sure yet

Any writing or drawings already?

A cause to support (optional)

Share a drawing or story idea (optional)

A photo of a drawing is perfect. One file, up to 8 MB.

How would you like to help?

Pick as many as you like.

Editing and writing support Illustration or graphic design Book signing events Fundraising Hospital and community outreach Something else

Tell us more

Last page

Your message *Anything else you'd like us to know? (optional)

How did you hear about Books That Heal?

Before your child's book is published

Please read and check each item. Your family reviews and approves the final book before anything is published, and we will share a publishing agreement for you to review and sign first.

I understand Books That Heal reviews every inquiry, and sending this form does not guarantee a book will be published. * I am the child's parent or legal guardian, and I give Books That Heal permission to work with my child on their book. * If the book is published, I approve my child's name, story, and illustrations appearing in the book and being shared by Books That Heal on its website, social media, and with the press. * If the book is published, I understand it may be offered for sale, and a portion of royalties will go to a charity, hospital, or organization my child and family choose. * Books That Heal may share photos and videos from my child's book signing. (optional)

Parent or guardian full name *

Date

Before anything moves forward

I understand Books That Heal reviews every inquiry, and sending this form does not guarantee a book will be published. * I have the family's permission to share this information, and I understand the child's parent or legal guardian must approve before any book is started or published. *

We only use this information to respond to you, and we never sell or share it.

Let's make your child an author

Before your child's book is published

Before anything moves forward