Teacher To Author New Book After Surgery
Emdad Rahman
Local school teacher and mother Ashla Abrahams is a first time writer who is passionate about creating resources that support families facing serious health challenges.
After undergoing life preserving surgery and a long recovery journey Ashla found that sharing her experience helped her and her young children understand and process what they were going through together.
Inspired by this, Ashla is creating a children’s book, “Hooray, Mummy is Home and We’re Here to Help!” with the aim of supporting families with young children who are navigating similar health experiences.
Ashla’s book shares the journey of a mother recovering from surgery through a child-friendly, illustrated story that helps explain complex medical experiences in ways young children can understand.
The book captures moments filled with love, resilience, and support, showing the family as they come together to help one another. The goal is to make it easier for parents to talk to their children about challenging health experiences in a way that reassures them while building empathy and understanding.
Ashla said, “This story matters deeply to me because, like so many parents, I faced the challenge of helping my children cope with uncertainty and worry, all while managing my own recovery.”
The budding Author is raising funds to help bring her vision to life. Specifically:
• Illustrations and design: Ashla is working with a talented illustrator to create artwork that captures the warmth and resilience of family during recovery. Quality illustrations will ensure that children feel engaged and supported by the story.
• Editing and Formatting: Professional editing will help ensure the story is clear, sensitive, and suited to young readers. Proper formatting will make the book accessible in print and digital formats.
• Printing and Distribution: The funds will also cover the costs of printing initial copies, enabling distribution to families, hospitals, and community centres where they can have the most impact.
• Marketing and Outreach: A portion of the funds raised will be dedicated to promoting the book, particularly to reach families who would benefit most. This includes online marketing, creating informational materials, and working with organisations like the NHS to make the book available in their networks.
Ashla added, “With support, I hope to make this book a resource that comforts and empowers families facing health challenges, helping children understand, process, and feel reassured during difficult times. Thank you for considering supporting this project!”
