by Hey Gee (with the collaboration of Grace Bowden)
Age: 5-9 years old
Pagination: 40 pages
Size: 197 x 270 mm
Binding: Hardback
Language: French (English version published by Mayo Clinic)
Publication: June 2022
Free
ISBN: 978-2-490660-84-1 (printed book)/ 978-2-490660-87-2 (ePub)
While Grace waits to see her doctor, she finds an old book that transports her to “once upon a time …”
In the old kingdom, four dragons are making people sick. One young warrior sets out to gather each of the dragons’ stones, which hold the key to protection. The warrior will need her skill, bravery, and her knowledge of the dragons – along with some help from a friend – to succeed on her adventure.
Like Grace, follow Everly on her adventures and discover how, beyond the stories, vaccination keep you safe.
“Children’s voices are rarely heard amid the complexity of modern medicine. That’s why every story in the My Life Beyond series stems from the imagination and experience of a Mayo Clinic patient. The books were developed through collaboration between these patients, Mayo Clinic physicians and author-illustrator Hey Gee. Through this unique lens of inspiring real-life experiences, the series explores how children view illness, challenges and recovery.”
Fredric Meyer (MD, Consultant, Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Executive Dean of Education Professor of Neurosurgery, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science)
James A. Levine (MD, PhD), Professor, President, Fondation Ipsen, Paris, France)
Hey Gee is a French and American author and illustrator. He began his career in 1998 in Paris, France. He also spent a few decades exploring the world of street art and graffiti in different European capitals. After moving to New York in 2008, he worked with many companies and brands, developing a reputation in graphic design and illustration for his distinctive style of translating complex ideas into simple and timeless visual stories. He is also the owner and creative director of Hey Gee Studio, a full-service creative agency based in New York City.
Website: www.heygee.com
Agent: www.patricia-lucas.com
Grace Bowden learned about human papillomavirus (HPV) during a ninth grade science project. She learned that anyone can get an HPV infection, but the vaccine to prevent it is safe. When the COVID-19 pandemic, caused by a virus, began and once vaccines were available, she wanted to help people protect themselves by learning about vaccines. Grace is creative and high-spirited, and she loves swimming. She also plays three instruments, sings in choir and has a passion for writing.