My Extraordinary Face

Name: My Extraordinary Face
Brand: Dreamscape Media
Availability: InStock
Author: Marissa Suchyta
ISBN: 9781666660234

Author: Marissa Suchyta, Samir Mardini

Series: Edge of Medicine

Narrator: Sybil Johnson

Unabridged: 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Mayo Clinic Press

Published: 05/14/2024

Categories: Children's Nonfiction, Social Topics, Self-esteem & Self-reliance, Bullying, Disabilities

Synopsis

Whether a child is living with a facial difference or struggling with bullying, this heartwarming story explores the ups and downs of growing up with a visible difference. Told through the lens of four children with a spectrum of facial differences, including vitiligo, port wine stain, Treacher Collins Syndrome, and cleft palate, this gentle story guides young listeners to build a healthy relationship with their appearance and better understand the challenges faced by others. Expertly crafted by world-renowned facial surgeon Samir Mardini, MD, and Marissa Suchyta, MD, PhD, My Extraordinary Face is a must-listen for any child struggling with self-acceptance. Filled with practical advice and reflective prompts, as well as impactful back matter, this indispensable tool teaches children to embrace their unique features and celebrates all that makes them who they are. Join along on this journey of self-love and acceptance!

About Marissa Suchyta

Marissa Suchyta, MD, PhD, is a dedicated physician-scientist with a passion for improving facial paralysis outcomes through innovative neurostimulation techniques. With degrees from Mayo Clinic and Harvard University, she brings a wealth of knowledge in biomedical sciences and human developmental biology. Inspired by the challenges faced by children with facial differences, Marissa aims to bridge the gap with accessible family resources, making a lasting impact on patient care and well-being. She's based in Rochester, MN.

About Samir Mardini

Samir Mardini, MD, is a distinguished surgeon and Professor of Surgery at Mayo Clinic, specializing in craniofacial surgery and facial reconstruction in children and adults. With over 185 peer-reviewed articles and three books published, his expertise in craniomaxillofacial surgery is globally recognized. As Director of the Craniofacial Clinic and Facial Paralysis and Reanimation Clinic as well as Surgical Director of Face Transplantation, Samir's dedication to helping children with facial clefts and differences extends worldwide, creating lasting transformations and restoring optimal function and aesthetics. He's based in Rochester, MN.

About Violet Tobacco

Violet Tobacco is an illustrator based in Atlanta, Georgia. She studied theater in college but gravitated toward other mediums of art before graduating. Always a storyteller with an affinity for whimsy, humor, and a well-delivered moral, she is most fond of illustration as a means of expression. She enjoys working with other creative individuals to build stories that help us better understand who we are.

About Sybil Johnson

Sybil Johnson is a Voice Arts Award-nominated narrator and voice actor. An avid reader, she enjoys her role in making great books available in audio form. She lives in Florida with her family, where they don’t visit the beach as often as they should.

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" Bolstered by their own experiences working with children with ¬facial differences, doctors Suchyta and ¬Mardini offer realistic tools for self-care and ¬self-advocacy in a world where kindness can be too rare. Their detailed caregivers’ addendum—with useful, practical tactics (including role-play)—is a valuable bonus." - School Library Journal

Mardini and Suchyta matter-of-factly acknowledge tough feelings such as loneliness while portraying differences in a positive light. Practical and empowering.