Toni’s Tummy of Screams and Dreams follows Toni, an aspiring dancer, navigating school life while managing the unpredictability of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
The book opens up conversations around sudden toilet trips, dietary restrictions, fatigue and pain, the value of safe spaces and supportive staff, and the power of kindness and empathy from peers.
Toni’s story highlights not only the challenges of attending school with a bowel condition (the screams), but also the possibilities (the dreams) when schools listen, adapt, and champion inclusion.
Language : English
Page number: 36 pages long, including the front matter and end pages.
Dimensions: medium square (210mm x 210mm)
ISBN number: 978-1-0369-5648-6
About the Author
Written by Dr Catherine Wilkinson
Dr Catherine Wilkinson is a Reader in Childhood and Youth Studies at Liverpool John Moores University. Her research uses creative, participatory methods to explore children and young people’s lived experiences of health, education and inclusion. She is committed to translating research into practical resources that make a meaningful difference for schools, families and professionals. Catherine brings personal insight to her work through her own experience of living with Crohn’s disease.