If I Can't Eat Flies, What Am I?

You must know that all frogs eat flies, but if Tad eats flies, then he breaks out in hives. So, he must not be a frog, don’t you see? A frog is something he must not be. He goes on a journey, wanders out and about, to discover what he might be (he’s determined to find out). Things don’t go as planned. That’s often the way life goes. But, Tad learns some important lessons, and by the end of the story he knows that he is still a fabulous frog who just happens to not eat flies (and that includes live flies, dead flies or flies cooked in a pie).Whether you live with food allergies, have a friend or loved one who does, or are wondering why in most schools you see rules against bringing foods many love, this fun and lighthearted story is for you! Alicia wrote IF I CAN'T EAT FLIES, WHAT AM I? to provide children living with food allergies a character that they can relate to and learn from, while also providing their parents with a way to start the conversation about the tougher feelings surrounding a food allergy diagnosis. Alicia knows firsthand how challenging life with severe food allergies can be, since the book is inspired by her son’s experiences growing up with multiple severe allergies to common foods like dairy, soy, wheat and egg. Equally as important to her is the desire to raise awareness and compassion in those who interact with these children and their families.