Jamie’s Journey is unique in that it’s designed especially for the siblings of pediatric cancer patients. Author Sharon Wozny draws from her experience volunteering with Children’s Cancer Network. During the time she’s spent with young cancer patients and their families, Wozny has discovered that the patients’ siblings face unique challenges. “They endure so much,” she said. “They feel so much pain on so many levels and need to know that they are heroes also…” Wozny has made the second half of the book an interactive journal, offering siblings of pediatric cancer patients a safe place to share their thoughts and feelings.

Book Details

Second edition:
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Story Monsters Press
Paperb: 978-1-58985-402-4
eBook: 978-1-58985-403-1

• Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 13, 2025

• Language ‏ : ‎ English

• Print length ‏ : ‎ 72 pages

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1589854020

• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1589854024

• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.9 ounces

• Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 14 years

• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.17 x 10 inches

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Awards

• International Book Awards, Winner, Children's Mind/Body/Spirit, 2017

• Moonbeam Children's Book Awards, Winner, Moonbeam Spirit Award — Compassion, 2017

Testimonials

“This invaluable resource offers insight and hope for siblings ... Thank you, Sharon Wozny, for giving siblings a voice and providing this excellent tool for families!”

— Patti Luttrell, RN MS, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Children's Cancer Network

“Wow, just WOW, Sharon! You absolutely nailed this book!! I must admit that I was a just slightly skeptical that someone who hadn’t personally experienced childhood cancer could write about it in an effective way. Clearly, your work at CCN has had a profound effect on you. Thank you again for reaching out and for sharing your love with siblings, the forgotten population.”

— Lisa Goodwin, Co-founder and managing director of Connor's Heroes, www.connorsheroes.org

“Cancer can be talked about with children.”

Sharon Wozny visited Mesquite Elementary School Library and introduced her new book, Jamie's Journey: Cancer from the Voice of a Sibling. I knew Sharon first as a caring elementary school teacher of over 25 years and trusted her fully in delivering a quality presentation. Her love for teaching and children was evident in her visit as she delicately and appropriately shared her book. She spoke not only of cancer and how it affects a family but the importance of journaling through difficult times. She made me realize cancer can be talked about with children. Jamie's Journey will change lives positively and Sharon is the perfect person to deliver such an important message. I am honored to know Sharon and proud of her work with the Children's Cancer Network.

— Nancy Masterson, MA.Ed., teacher, librarian

“Captures the host of emotional responses to a sibling's cancer treatment, both positive and negative.”

Jamie's Journey begins with diagnosis and captures the host of emotional responses to a sibling's cancer treatment, both positive and negative. Emotion identification and normalization is such an important part of processing the impact of childhood cancer on the family system and Wozny's writing lends to this process. The use of common language found in the hospital setting, along with clarification, is helpful and enlightening for a sibling who may not feel comfortable verbalizing his or her questions to parents, caregivers and members of the care team. The back half of the book, dedicated to the sibling's own personal thoughts and reflections, is a great opportunity for personalization with easy reference to Jamie's accounts of events and connected emotions.

— Valerie Kennedy MSW, LCSW,OSW-C of St. Louis Children's Hospital

About the Author

Inspired by her more than three years of volunteering with Children’s Cancer Network (CCN), author Sharon Wozny has created a book designed for siblings of pediatric cancer patients. While working with families affected by cancer, Sharon discovered an untapped need among the young people whose entire lives are affected by a sibling’s diagnosis. She set out to give these siblings a voice and offer a way for them to help manage the wide range of feelings they might be experiencing. Jamie’s Journey: Cancer from the Voice of a Sibling is part-book, part-journal, giving young people a safe place to express their emotions. “Siblings of pediatric cancer patients often get lost or forgotten in the throes of the cancer diagnosis,” says Wozny. “It’s not out of intention, just out of the craziness of what cancer does to a family and the time constraints, worry, angst, and appointments.”

Wozny grew up in Massapequa, Long Island and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Oswego State University. She later earned a Master’s Degree in Counselor Education from Arizona State University. During her 30-year career in education, Sharon particularly enjoyed teaching her students how to write. As the author of Jamie’s Journey: Cancer from the Voice of a Sibling, Wozny followed the advice she gave her pupils. “I always taught my students to write what you are passionate about,” she said. “If you don’t, it won’t resonate with people as your true essence won’t come through.” Now retired, Wozny still enjoys volunteering in the classroom.

As a volunteer for CCN, Sharon coordinates the It's All about You Health and Wellness programs for patients on local hospital oncology floors and their families, as well as for families at CCN's resource center. She also helps with organizing the models for CCN’s annual fashion show.

Sharon has two grown children, Hailey and Jordan, and lives in Arizona with her husband, Joe. This is her first book.