Inspiration
My inspiration for writing COVID-19: PUBLIC HEALTH AWARENESS FOR KIDS was the fact that the virus has affected almost everyone in my life one way or the other. For the first time in my life, I have noticed everyone around me in fear of their jobs, money, and health. Our lives have been completely uprooted by the coronavirus in more ways than we could have expected. As a former elementary school teacher and an author, I knew that this was the perfect chance to provide public health education and awareness for young readers. I was also greatly inspired by the healthcare workers and other heroes who have keep the world turning during this crisis.
What it does
COVID-19: PUBLIC HEALTH AWARENESS FOR KIDS provides current and important information to readers from the ages of 6-9 as they learn about the COVID-19 pandemic that has affected our world. The story is written in child-friendly language by a former elementary school teacher and author.
How I built it
When constructing the story COVID-19: PUBLIC HEALTH AWARENESS FOR KIDS, I utilized a variety of tools. In the story creation process, I begin with Microsoft Word and continue the formal process in a PDF format. After editing, I usually go back through the same process and finalize as a PDF. My favorite part of creating the story was pulling together the images that so largely play a role in making the story visual for children.
Challenges I ran into
During the creation of COVID-19: PUBLIC HEALTH AWARENESS FOR KIDS, I was challenged to make the story child-friendly while focusing on the large, global impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had. I wanted children to be able to relate to the story. Most children during the pandemic work on school at home, and many children have parents that work in the healthcare system. I wanted children to know how hard the demand on our nation's healthcare workers is during this virus and always. I also think that children may see some of these careers in action and be interested in pursuing them as future healthcare heroes. That was a challenge that I wanted to portray to my readers.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
I am proud of how COVID-19: PUBLIC HEALTH AWARENESS FOR KIDS came together. I am proud of this accomplishment and the release of my first children's book "Chewy's Day" in February 2020. I am grateful to share my love of writing and public health knowledge with children.
What I learned
During this process, I learned that my gratefulness to the healthcare workers at this time cannot be expressed enough. When I worked on the imagery in COVID-19: PUBLIC HEALTH AWARENESS FOR KIDS, I had tears in my eyes so many times. I thought about the main character and the visuals of the healthcare workers. It really came to life for me and was emotionally moving. I learned that I have a lot to be grateful for during this pandemic.
What's next for COVID-19: PUBLIC HEALTH AWARENESS FOR KIDS
Hopefully, COVID-19: PUBLIC HEALTH AWARENESS FOR KIDS will reach a large audience and be able to help children and families as they try to understand this pandemic.
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