Allergy Books For Kids - Author Michelle Nel

An educational children's book series sharing allergy / anaphylaxis awareness.
To Be A Nut Or Not! My Immune System Needs Glasses! There Are No B-List Allergies! and See You Later Allergygator! are the first 4 in a series of six allergy books written by Canadian allergy mom Michelle Nel and illustrated by American allergy mom Jennifer Terry.

Michelle began writing in hopes of providing a fun yet informative manner in which to share allergy information. Michelle and Jennifer have aspired to create books that will not only engage children who have allergies but that they might also be used as resources to aid with allergy education.

Michelle’s inspiration to write was for her son Nolan who since infancy has had eczema, asthma, multiple anaphylactic food allergies as well multiple environmental allergies.

Michelle and Jennifer are honoured their books are housed in the resource library at CHEO (Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario). Michelle has participated in the CHEO open doors event sharing her experiences as a parent navigating allergies.

Michelle’s books were nominated top 5 food allergy books by BAAAB - The Bay Area Allergy Advisory Board.

Allergic Living Magazine has published a review for each book as well Michelle has several published articles in A.L. Magazine as well on the BAAAB webpage.

Michelle was interviewed on CBC radio by Giacomo Panico as well participated in the Parenting Times Magazine/Ottawa Children’s Expo.

Michelle is a member of the AOE, Ottawa Arts Council as well is a board member for the Augusta Township Public Library


Jennifer Terry is a graphic designer/illustrator living in Denver, Colorado, USA. Her daughter, Lauren, is a high school student, active in musical theatre, who also happens to have anaphylactic food allergies.

Inspired by Lauren Jennifer shares her art on the pages of these books, in an effort to help make learning about food allergies fun for children, parents, teachers and caregivers.