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"Will Jax Be Home for Thanksgiving?"

“Where is my loud, silly brother?” asks Lyla who is seven. Her three-year old brother, Jax is in the hospital. He has a brain tumor. Lyla hopes he will be well enough to be home for Thanksgiving so the family can all be together.

Any family that has a sick child will recognize the uncertainty and anxiety that Lyla expresses. With this story, Samarrah hopes to help children and their parents through challenging times, emphasizing the importance of love and hope.

All proceeds from the book will be directed toward support of activities of the Ependymoma Research Foundation. Additional shipping charges may apply for books shipped outside the continental United States.


"The book is incredible!!!"

"It is so touching and brought tears to my eyes. It will no doubt be so helpful for other families facing these terrifying moments. Samarrah captured the poignancy of the effects on family and how to weave it into life as time marches on. What an incredible and wonderful book."

Dr. Torunn Yock

Director, Pediatric Radiation Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital


You can read a review of the book by Pamela Brunskill here.


$25 - Purchase a single copy of the book.


$250 - Donate 10 copies of "Will Jax Be Home for Thanksgiving" to the hospital of your choice.

Hospital of Your Choice

$25 - Donate 1 copy of "Will Jax Be Home for Thanksgiving" to the hospital of your choice.

Hospital of Your Choice
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All profits from the purchase of the book will be directed to pediatric brain tumor research.

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