📚 New Children’s Book Helps Families Understand Aspergillosis

Launch Event at Affinity Outlet, Fleetwood – 13th September 2025

The Aspergillosis Trust is delighted to announce the launch of a brand-new children’s book, Dad and the Sneaky Spores, written by award-winning author Christina Gabbitas and beautifully illustrated by Ursula Hurst.

This story has been specially commissioned to raise awareness of aspergillosis, a serious lung condition caused by the Aspergillus fungus. Through gentle storytelling and colourful illustrations, the book helps children and families understand what it means to live with a parent affected by aspergillosis.

✨ About the Event

📅 Date: Saturday 13th September 2025
📍 Location: Affinity Outlet, Fleetwood

The launch event will be a fun and informative day for all the family.

• ✍️ Meet the Author: Christina Gabbitas will be signing copies of the book between 12pm and 2pm.

• 👩‍⚕️ Ask the Experts: A qualified nurse will be available to answer medical questions or offer advice.

• 📚 Learn Together: Families can explore how storytelling can make complex health conditions easier to understand.

📖 About Dad and the Sneaky Spores

The book follows a family’s journey with aspergillosis in a way that children can relate to. It not only explains the illness but also encourages empathy, resilience, and understanding within families.

“The narrative not only educates readers about aspergillosis but is also thoughtfully crafted to foster empathy and understanding.” – Aspergillosis Trust

Published by Poems & Pictures, Dad and the Sneaky Spores is available from 1st August 2025.

💜 Why This Matters

Aspergillosis is a rare and often misunderstood condition. By raising awareness through creative storytelling, this initiative provides a new way to start important conversations with children, families, and the wider community.

🔗 Find out more at: www.aspergillosistrust.org