BOOK SERIES
on childhood food allergies
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The BugaBees ebook
& app for Kindle Fire,
Nook Color, iPad &
Android!
The BugaBees: Friends with Food Allergies is a light-hearted story explores the daily
routines of eight best buggy friends such as Beetle, Cricket and Butterfly, as they face
their respective food allergies with positivity and poise.
Great for kids
with one or more
of the Top 8
food allergies
Hardcover - 32 pages - 10 x 10
ISBN 13: 978-1592982790
Great for siblings,
classmates and
friends of kids with
food allergies
At home and at school, at the park, or on the beach, BugaBees find ways to stay safe,
have fun, and remember that the joy of friendship is far sweeter than any food they
can, or in some cases, can’t have. With captivating illustrations and clever rhyming
verse, this fun and fanciful tale teaches children to be happy and healthy in spite of
a food allergy diagnosis. While a child could be allergic to any food, BugaBee characters are based on the eight foods that account for 90 percent of all allergic reactions:
peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, milk, soy, eggs and wheat.
The BugaBees: Friends with Food Allergies brings fresh optimism and fun to children dealing with the everyday challenges of managing a food allergy. Additional
activities and talking points in the back of the book inspire further learning and
teaching opportunities for young children and their caregivers.
Food allergies are never fun, but best friends always are! In this sequel to the awardwinning children’s book The BugaBees: Friends with Food Allergies, follow the BugyBops and find out how their kind and caring ways help their food allergic peers
stay safe, happy, and healthy.
From washing hands to reading labels, The BugyBops: Friends for All Time show
how a few simple steps can help prevent serious allergic reactions to foods like peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, milk, soy, eggs, and wheat. Important concepts related
to cross-contamination, Epipens, and the physical signs of an allergic reaction are
also introduced to young readers in this colorful book from the BugaBees series.
Through their kindness and compassion, BugyBops inspire others to learn more
about food allergies and develop fun and meaningful friendships to last a lifetime!
Hardcover - 32 pages - 10 x 10
ISBN 13: 978-1592984749
For more information, please visit us at www.thebugabees.com.
AUTHOR BIO
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Amy Recob
Amy Recob is a working mom and food safety advocate. Her daughter Mollie
lives with life-threatening peanut and tree nut allergies and was the
inspiration for her first children’s book, The BugaBees: Friends with Food
Allergies. Honored with several distinguished awards for outstanding
children’s literature, “The BugaBees” series has also received international
praise from physicians, educators, and families of food allergic children.
A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a B.A. in Journalism, Amy is an active member of many civic and non-profit service organizations
in her community. She and her husband Scott are dedicated advocates for the awareness and prevention of
food allergies in children, and are proud supporters of the many research initiatives that currently share the
same mission. Amy currently serves on the national board of directors for Kids with Food Allergies Foundation.
In addition, her work has helped raise money for nonprofit organizations such as Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis
Network, Food Allergy Association of Wisconsin, the Literacy Network, Madison Children’s Museum and others.
She frequently serves as a guest speaker at elementary schools across the country and continues to promote
food allergy awareness through a variety of author appearances, and through her blog at www.thebugabees.
blogspot.com.
Areas of Expertise/Interview Topics
Parenting & Food Allergies
Writing & Self-Publishing
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Steps to take once your child is first diagnosed with a food allergy
The ABCs of preparing your food allergic child for school
504 Plans and how they can help protect your food allergic child
Considerations for hosting a food allergic child
Hidden food allergens - expect the unexpected
Top Ten Tips for supporting families living with food allergies
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Writing for children - a personal journey
The ABCs of self-publishing
Trademark and copyright considerations
for your children’s book
Beyond the book - writing a business plan
to expand your idea
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life-long reading. Awards are given in 38 categories covering the full range
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2010 Mom’s Choice Award “The BugaBees: Friends with Food Allergies”
2012 Mom’s Choice Award “The BugyBops: Friends for All Time”
The Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA) evaluates products and services created
for children and families. The program is globally recognized for establishing the benchmark of excellence in family-friendly media, products and
services. The organization is based in the United States and has reviewed
thousands of entries from more than 18 countries. An esteemed panel of
judges includes education, media and other experts as well as parents,
children, librarians, performing artists, producers, medical and business
professionals, authors, scientists and others.
2011 Wisconsin Technology Council Governor’s Business Plan
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entrepreneurs in the creation, start-up and early-growth stages of hightech businesses in Wisconsin. Finalists share in $100,000 in seed capital and
in-kind services that help them launch their businesses. Since its inception
in 2004, more than 2,000 entries have been received and $1 million in cash
and in-kind prizes has been awarded. Produced by the Wisconsin Technology Council and a growing list of partners, the Governor’s Business Plan
Contest engages contestants in a six-month process that includes mentoring and comments from judges on selected plans.
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FOOD ALLERGY FACTS
Courtesy of Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
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Food allergies are a growing public health concern in the U.S.
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More than 15 million Americans have food allergies. An estimated 9 million, or 4% of adults
have food allergies. Nearly 6 million, or 1 in 13 children have food allergies.
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The incidence of food allergy is highest in young children under the age of 3.
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Peanut allergies tripled in children from 1997-2008.
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Children with food allergies are 2 to 4 times more likely to have other related conditions such
as asthma compared to children without food allergies.
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Food allergy is believed to be the leading cause of anaphylaxis outside the hospital setting.
Every 3 minutes, a food allergy reaction sends someone to the emergency department -- that
equals to approximately 200,000 emergency department visits a year. Every 6 minutes, the
reaction involves anaphylaxis.
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Eight foods account for 90 percent of all food-allergic reactions in the U.S.: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts (e.g., walnuts, almonds, cashews, pistachios, pecans), wheat, soy, fish, and
shellfish.
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Each year in the U.S., it is estimated that anaphylaxis caused by food results in 150 deaths to
200 deaths. Death can be sudden, sometimes occurring within minutes.
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There is no cure for food allergies. Strict avoidance of food allergens and early recognition andmanagement of allergic reactions to food are important measures to prevent serious health
consequences.
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Even trace amounts of a food allergen can cause a reaction.
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Most people who’ve had an allergic reaction to something they ate thought that it was safe.
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Food allergies are life-altering for everyone involved and require constant vigilance.
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Early administration of epinephrine (adrenaline) is crucial to successfully treating anaphylactic reactions. Epinephrine is available by prescription in a self-injectable device (EpiPen® or
Twinject®).
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