"Be patient and persistent. Life is not so much what you accomplish as what you overcome."
-Robin Roberts
Book Description:
Clemmie’s real-life adventure takes us on a trip to his home country of Grenada, where we journey with him through his childhood and teenage years as a mysterious villain, sickle cell disease, challenges his health in scary ways. Through his determination and strength, Clemmie sets goals, dreams big, and moves far from home to become a dentist, all while dealing with a never-before-seen illness. Clemmie does not let anything stop him from achieving his goals. Thanks to being in the right place at the most perfect time, Clemmie makes an amazing impact on the world.
About the Author
Chanel Arrington is passionate about using her creativity for projects that inspire and educate. She is a wife, mom, entrepreneur, and advocate. Chanel graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies. Chanel and her family are on a continuous journey, learning about sickle cell disease while advocating for her youngest daughter, Carsyn. Carsyn’s spirit of courage and perseverance is the inspiration for Chanel’s work educating others about sickle cell disease.
Chanel is currently speaking around the country at virtual and in-person events, advocating and educating about sickle cell; talking about writing and authoring; and inspiring others through her platform. She is currently booking for:
- Book Festivals
- Virtual and/or In-Person Events
- Black History Month
- World Sickle Cell Day
- Sickle Cell Awareness Month
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Testimonials
Chanel Arrington has brought to life the story of the first patient physicians identified with sickle cell disease over 100 years ago. She lets us see Walter Clement Noel not as a case published in a medical journal but as a human being who overcomes illness to fulfill his dream of becoming a dentist in his country.”
- Todd L. Savitt, PhD
This book is awesome! I like how it is written for kids like me.”
- Carsyn, age 7
The illustrations are so cool and realistic. Adults and kids will learn a lot from this story.”
- Caitlyn, age 10
Clemmie takes you on a captivating journey of ‘being at the right place at the most perfect time’. It’s a beautiful and inspiring story of how your strength and determination today could have a tremendous impact on the world, forevermore. Such a great way to start the conversation about Sickle Cell Disease.”
- Catasha Williams
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