Corey’s mom, Deena, and author, Chris
Photo credit: Alex Bruell, Federal Way Mirror, 7/14/2023
RIP Corey’s Origin Story
in the Newspaper!
Click our picture to go straight to the AMAZING article written by Alex Bruell, Federal Way Mirror, 7/14/2023
**** One of the Mirror’s TOP STORIES for 2023! ****
Five STAR reviews!
“…poignant and empathetic …
a compassionate exploration of the grieving process, making it accessible to readers of all abilities and beliefs…
What sets this particular volume apart from others of its kind is its suitability for a wide range of readers, including those with autism, cognitive issues, and English language learners, making it a truly valuable resource for educators and mental health professionals who work with grieving young people of all types.
… I would not hesitate to recommend it to those in need.
—K.C. Finn, Readers’ Favorite
TEACHERS!
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
can be read in 15 minutes, young adult self-help in the form of a relatable slice of life graphic novel. One, simple, powerful storyline to get teens talking and writing!
AUTHOR VISITS! virtual and in person, contact Chris at the bottom of the page.
Classroom sets available!
Let Corey's story help them share their story
What do you do when your teenager or young adult's family member or friend dies?
Let RIP Corey: My Friend Died and It Sucks! help your young person:
Explore their thoughts and feelings
Start difficult conversations
Feel less alone / weird
Find hope they will get through this difficult time
Comfort. Company. Healing.
“…eye-catching and stirring read…
practical and helpful suggestions for dealing with grief and grieving people…
I loved this book…
—Ann Linus, Readers’ Favorite-5 star review
★ Listen to how this book can help so many teens, their families, and teachers! ★
RIP Corey:
My Friend Died and It Sucks!
by Chris Buchanan, MA, CCC-SLP
★ Fully funded on Kickstarter!★Comfort. Company. Healing.
When high school senior, Sam’s, best friend, Corey, dies after 50 days in the hospital, Sam struggles, feeling lost and alone.
50-page young adult graphic novel
Based on a true story
Comforts readers of all ages as they grieve
Helps open difficult conversations about death and loss.
Written at a 1st-2nd grade level
Accessible for people with reading challenges such as dyslexia, autism, English as an additional language learners, and teens and adults feeling overwhelmed by grief, without the bandwidth to tackle self-help books filled with text.
RIP Corey tells the true story of the heartbreak we all feel when someone we love dies.
Shipped to backers June 2023!
We all grieve and we all deserve support
Watch Now
Watch Chris and Ariana use this book to talk about their grief in just a few seconds.
Thanks to your Kickstarter support, RIP Corey is fully funded and was published in June 2023!
Why this book?
They need to talk about their grief and we need to listen.
Essential resource for professionals & families!
Easy to read without being childish
Inclusive of neurodiverse readers such as those with autism, dyslexia, developmental disorders, intellectual disabilities
Equity and inclusion for people with limited reading and language skills
Supports social-emotional learning (SEL)
Helps your child, teen, or adult deal with grief
Makes a great sympathy gift
Who needs this book?
Caregivers
School counselors
Classroom teachers
Homeschool teachers
Religious leaders
Hospice/bereavement workers & patient families
Adults in Adult Family Homes
Mental health counselors
Librarians
Anyone grieving
Level Up Books… helping YOU help THEM
Support for Caregivers, Homeschoolers, Teachers, Therapists dealing with challenging issues like:
death and grief
coming soon: supports for learning to read and reading comprehension
About Chris Buchanan
Chris Buchanan, MA, CCC-SLP is a nationally certified speech-language pathologist in private practice in Federal Way, Washington.
Helping children and teenagers with special needs connect with their friends and families for over 22 years has been a privilege and a joy.
She has vast experience explaining complex ideas in simple ways. She knows what kids love and is passionate about creating books that people of all abilities can access to enjoy life and reach ever higher.
An expert
who will do anything to make kids giggle
and loves her dog, Lola
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