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When Claire Blake was diagnosed with breast cancer, she searched in vain for books to help her young sons understand the difficult situation of serious parental illness being faced by the family. Unfortunately, she found nothing written for children trying to cope with the anxiety and upset such news brings. Claire and two friends - one a writer, one an illustrator - used Claire's insights into he... More

When Claire Blake was diagnosed with breast cancer, she searched in vain for books to help her young sons understand the difficult situation of serious parental illness being faced by the family. Unfortunately, she found nothing written for children trying to cope with the anxiety and upset such news brings. Claire and two friends - one a writer, one an illustrator - used Claire's insights into her sons' struggle with her illness and treatment as a guide, and created The Paper Chain, a powerful aid for children in coping with a serious illness in the family.

Reviews and Commentary for The Paper Chain

Marcus and Ben are two young brothers who must come to terms with their mother's diagnosis of cancer. A life-threatening illness in the family affects children in a number of ways and the best response is a gentle, thoughtful, age-appropriate informational discussion such as is reflected in Eliza Blanchard, Clare Blake and Kathy Parkinson's sensitive and highly recommended story, The Paper Chain.
The Children's Bookwatch
The Midwest Book Review

The Paper Chain is a wonderful book to help families cope with an ill parent. Beautifully illustrated with excellent coverage of the important issues, it is sensitive, realistic, insightful and practical. It is a book which would be helpful to many of the families we serve.
Cancer Care, Inc.
Carolyn Messner, ACSW
Director of Education

Women dealing with cancer need information - so do their kids. Give them The Paper Chain.
Candice Bergen
The Paper Chain is a great resource that speaks honestly to children about cancer. A good tool for open communication between parents and children.

Gilda's Club
Laura Dirmish, CSW
Noogieland Coordinator

The Paper Chain adds a needed tool to family caregiving.
KIDSCOPE
H. Elizabeth King, Ph.D.

The Paper Chain is a sensitive portrayal of how a parent's diagnosis of cancer can affect a child. The fears and feelings of a child are communicated in a way that children can truly understand, and can help them cope during this difficult time. This book can help reassure not only children - but their parents as well.
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
Michelle Melin, MPP
Director, Patient Services

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