Funny Face

FUNNY FACE is a heartwarming story about a ten-year-old born with a facial anomaly known as an arteriovenous malformation (AVM). Although AVMs are typically found in the brain and spine, Kenny's AVM affects his nose, cheek and lip. Up until 2002, when a large portion of Kenny's nose was resected, Kenny's nose was bigger and redder than any other child his age. Sadly, he endured staring, questioning and harmful teasing.

In this story, Kenny's mom reveals the true experience of what it is like for a young child to live with a facial difference. AVMs look a lot like a hemangioma, another type of facial birthmark. However, the treatment of an AVM is much different than the treatment of a hemangioma. AVMs are rare. Kenny's mom felt that parents who needed information about what they are and how to treat them could benefit from the information in this easy-to-read story. 

FUNNY FACE is geared to a wide variety of readers: from medical and school professionals to children and families touched by AVMs or other facial differences.

The book's underlying message is also critical for everyone who needs educating about the importance of not judging others by physical appearance alone.

FUNNY FACE relates a young boy's medical and psychosocial experience in an easy-to-read story. The short book is not sold in stores but is available on-line for sale and distribution.  To order your copy, please write to Deborah Breslow at djb@djbreslow.com

Books are priced at $6 each plus a $1.50 shipping and handling fee. Send a note to Kenny's mom with your name and mailing address and she will contact you with payment information. Hospitals, medical practices, and craniofacial treatment teams can order multiple copies for patients, parents, and other members of your multidisciplinary team.

Thank you for your interest in this moving story of courage and determination. By embracing the experience of a child with a facial AVM, the author hopes you reach a higher level of understanding of vascular anomalies and that you will recognize the importance of tolerance awareness.

 

For additional information, please feel free to contact the author,

Deborah Breslow, at djb@djbreslow.com.