Micaa’ Thomas, an aspiring professional golfer, has been busy on and off the golf course. She has added to her accomplishments by being an award-winning Author of “Penny and the Peanut.”
Endorsed by Dr. Sara Anvari, leading Allergist and Immunologist at Texas Children’s Hospital, “Penny and the Peanut” is fun and has inclusive character representations with dynamic and colorful illustrations.
In the book “Penny and the Peanut,” Penny and Madison are two best friends that always have fun together after school. Unexpectedly, Penny has an allergic reaction after eating Peanut Butter cookies with her friend Madison. Through this experience, Madison learns the importance of recognizing the signs of a severe allergic reaction to help save her friend!
The book illustrates to children ages 2-10 the critical emergency actions of alerting an adult when an allergic reaction or medical emergency occurs, the signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction, and dialing “911” for urgent medical assistance.
As a Purple Dragonfly Book Award winner Micaa’s mission is to educate children and their families on the emerging health crisis and life-threatening condition of peanut allergies. Her primary goal is to ensure children with and without peanut allergies, schools, and, daycare centers are provided with an educational resource for emergency preparedness.It offers a clear educational opportunity for all children to learn key life-saving strategies to utilize in the event of a medical emergency.
“Penny and the Peanut” is available on the following websites: Target, Walmart, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Goodreads. Keep up with Micaa’ by visiting her website at themicaathomas.com
