My Blood, Your Blood
A children's book about the power of blood donation.
Angel has sickle cell. That means sometimes she needs extra help - like receiving blood from generous people called donors. But who are these kind-hearted heroes? And what is it really like to live with sickle cell?
In this uplifting story inspired by the real-life experiences of Angel Salami, author Laura Henry-Allain MBE demystifies sickle cell and celebrates the life-changing power of blood donation.
My Blood, Your Blood is a story of resilience, community, and the amazing things we can do when we care for one another - because it's in our blood to save lives.
Listen to My Blood, Your Blood
Story narrated by author, Laura Henry-Allain MBE.
Why this book matters
There is an urgent need for more people of Black heritage to become blood donors to help people with sickle cell like Angel.
- Sickle cell is the fastest-growing genetic condition in the UK.
- Around 300 babies are born with sickle cell every year.
- People of Black heritage are 10 times more likely to have the blood subtypes needed for sickle cell treatment.
Where to find the book
Free copies were given to every child in reception classes in primary schools in Birmingham, Manchester and Brixton.
The book is also available to borrow at libraries across the London borough of Lambeth, Manchester and Birmingham.
Meet the real Angel and Kehinde
Angel, now 13, lives in London and has received 2 blood transfusions. Alongside her dad Kehinde, who also has sickle cell, she wants to show how blood donors save lives.
Kehinde said: “Blood donors save lives and we hope this book will help children and their families understand how donating blood helps people and that giving blood is an amazing thing to do.”
