Teen author donates to children’s hospital

The Island Now

On Tuesday, Feb. 2, children’s book author and illustrator Taylor Sinett, 16, of Sands Point, read her latest book “Jack on a Plaque” (East End Press, 2016) to patients and presented a check for $2,500 from the early proceeds of book sales to Cohen Children’s Medical Center.

“Jack on a Plaque” is the story of a young yak named Jack, who learns to overcome the limitations of his physical disability with a positive attitude. During athletic competitions at school, Jack’s small hoof always slows him down and prevents him from winning. 

But Jack remains determined, and even though he is never able to be the fastest or the strongest, he is consistently the hardest working. He earns the Leader of the Yak Pack title for his perseverance.

Sinett wrote this book after visiting children in hospitals and dedicates it to all children fighting illness and disease and wants the book to bring a smile to and encourage kids who face physical challenges.

Sinett also donated all proceeds from her first book “Weasel on an Easel” to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. “Weasel on an Easel” is dedicated to and inspired by Sinett’s cousin Casey, who suffers from ulcerative colitis, a chronic disease of the colon.

Sinett is currently working on her third book, which will also benefit charity. 

For more on Sinett and her books, visit Taylorsinett.com.

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