My Life with Losing a Sibling

Meet Peyton! She likes art and science. She also lost her brother to cancer. Peyton is real and so are her experiences. Learn about her life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students. Peyton sheds light on how she lived with her brother’s sickness and then death, with the help of experienced children’s author Mari Schuh.


Peyton is not defined by her sadness and grief, but she misses her sibling every day. Her story is augmented by colorful, realistic illustrations. A dyslexic-friendly font promotes accessibility. Includes tips for kids about interacting with friends who are grieving.