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mission: to teach school children and their caretakers safe and proven methods of sun protection and skin cancer prevention. Our aim is to reduce the incidence and impact of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, on families and society. Our goal is to make all children SunAWARE™
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Danger at Graves Light Pretty Prom

Danger at Graves Light
by Mary Mills Barrow and Maryellen Maguire-Eisen

Five young sailors can hardly believe that a sunny day on the water can cause serious harm. When their grandmother tells them the story of the dangers at Graves Light, they finally understand the need to use sun protection to stay safe on the water.

Pretty Prom; Your Skin is Pretty Too
by Mary Mills Barrow and Maryellen Maguire-Eisen

Pretty Prom; Your Skin is Pretty Too is the story of Katie who finds out the sad facts of tanning salons while getting ready for prom night. The story is written for pre-teens and teens to alert them that tanning can cause premature aging and skin cancers.

Lake Vacation Skin Sense

Lake Vacation
by Mary Mills Barrow and Maryellen Maguire-Eisen

Lake Vacation is the story of Hunter and Caitlin learning the importance of sun protection while enjoying the outdoor. It provides the five easy steps of SunAWARE in a story that will appeal to children ages 6-10.

Skin Sense
by Lori Gehrer-Glickman, Ed.M, MSW

Written in the voice of a four-year-old girl, this fun and interactive narrative educates young children about the sun's ability to hurt our skin and shows how easy it is to protect ourselves. It is a wonderful tool to open and encourage discussion between young children and adults on the importance of sun-safety.

What Are These Spots on My Skin?  

What are these Spots on my Skin?
by Scott and Gus Naughton

Gus and Scott Naughton, a father and son team, created this book to encourage children to pay more attention to changes on their skin. "Spots appear as you grow older, and you should learn to keep track of them", says eight year old Gus. "We wanted children to have a better understanding of how the skin works and why we develop spot's on our skin."

 

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