About the Book:

Riley Socks is a triumphant children’s story of survival. It is an uplifting, easy-to-read children’s rhyming book that tells the true story of six-year-old Riley Allen’s victorious battle with cancer.

Spirited and spunky Riley Socks kicks cancer right between the eyes. Nothing is going to stop her from doing all the things she wants … not even cancer. She radiates absolute belief and hope that everything is going to be okay. She does not worry, she just is—as she should be—a funny, strong-willed, loving child who is living life to the absolute fullest. Riley Socks is a survivor!

Upon waking up from a lengthy surgery on her leg, Riley finds she has a special sock. To her delight, this sock aids in her recovery and gets her back on her feet. She is determined to do all the things she wants. She loves her new sock and wears it with pride. She quickly learns that everyone is interested in her sock and her story. She knows she is different, and she embraces her uniqueness in everything she does. Riley Socks is an inspirational must-read for children of all ages!

About the Author:

Canadian born Leahanne Allen felt compelled to tell the story of her daughter Riley. A marketing and sales professional, Leahanne was living the “typical” family life. Busy juggling family and career, life was going as planned until the diagnosis of their 18 month old daughter Riley. Cancer would change their lives forever. Today, almost six years later, Leahanne and her family view life very differently than before. Her motto: “Life is to be lived to the fullest, moment by moment, day by day.” Riley Socks is her way of giving hope to those families walking the same path. “Hope and the power to believe is in all of us … you just have to trust it.”