"Hospitals deliver the best care when we put patients and families at the center of every decision. This account from Nell provides a unique perspective about the experience of a 12-year-old from diagnosis though a challenging treatment. Nell's story is a reminder to us all about the importance of slowing down, explaining what's happening to the patient, and dong all we can to make a patient's experience in the hospital a comfortable one. Hospital leaders and car teams who are seeing to build more patient-centered programs would benefit significantly from reading this compelling account."

"Nell tells her difficult story with such mature grace and dignity; it's easy to forget how young she is. If you're helping a loved one cope with illness, if you're battling illness yourself, or even if you're lucky enough not to have illness in your life, read Nell's story. You'll feel inspired and have more courage to face whatever challenges come your way."

helping other kids going through similar experiences

My Hospital Story

Dr. Kurt Newman, President and CEO of Children's National Hospital

Heather Murphy Capps

From the Mixed-Up Files . . . of Middle-Grade Authors