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AbstractAs the parent of a premature infant, one of the biggest challenges I had in the NICU and at home into the school years was trying to reframe the preemie experience for my 30-week, 13-year-old daughter, Becky. Early on, a NICU nurse suggested we bring a book in to read to our daughter, and I seized upon that idea. It was such a normal thing for me to do, and I relished the opportunity. So began the ritual of reading to my daughter throughout each day in the NICU and then when she came home. When I heard about Andy Male’s new book, Go Preemies!, I was thrilled. I reached out to Andy Male and wanted to talk about the inspiration behind this special book. What I found out pleasantly surprised me.

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