“The Vicious Case of the Viral Vaccine” by Pedred Noyce and Roberta Baxter is a gripping medical thriller that delves into the captivating world of vaccine development and public health crisis.” A book review by Alexis

“My favorite part was how on one of the first pages it said ‘Adults kept away from bakeries and banks. Children kept away from pools and parks’ and then later in the book it said ‘Adults headed to bakeries and banks. Children headed to pools and parks’.

I liked this part very much because it showed how Jonas Salk made sure that people could go safely to where they wanted to go, and that meant that they did not have to live in fear anymore.

By Chloe

Ariana: “Ethan tells Mia to think of a vaccine like a ‘knight fighting the bad guy’. I liked that because I think I am a princess! “

We think this book would be great for younger kids, who have an imagination. Having an imagination can make something scary, less scary and fun. By Avery and Ariana

“I like learning about WHY you get vaccines. Sometimes I feel nervous just like Jo Jo when she has to go get a shot. I liked how she thinks about other things she’s had to do that were hard – and she did it !” Colin

“Nemesis is a powerful book, one that will stay with you for some time. Roth’s sentence structure and ability to bring his hometown of Newark to life in 1944 is uncannily skillful and masterful and is why I included so many quotes from the book.”

By Pamela Sergey

“We really liked this book. It was upbeat and made us feel good. We know we are still young, but this book showed us that feeling comfortable at the doctors, dentists, etc., has a big effect on you. They want you to feel safe. “

By Avery and Ariana

“There are three reasons I thought The Germ Patrol would help kids get over their fear of vaccines. It gives a lot of interesting facts about how the Germ Patrol goes through your body and gets the viruses out. It is very funny.”

By Colin

“The Autumn Ghost: How the Battle Against a Polio Epidemic Revolutionized Modern Medical Care by Hannah Wunsch is an enlightening and deeply impactful story of this critical moment in medical history. “

By Pamela Sergey

"I hope this will help people remember what it was like BEFORE the vaccine. It was an eye-opener for me to see how much advocacy comes from polio survivors.“

By the PA Polio Network

The book reminded me that “we all get the same vaccines and that you shouldn’t be scared to get them. We get them to protect ourselves and to protect others who cannot get the vaccines.”

By Avery and Ariana

Have you ever met a kid who said they wanted to make the world a better place? Have you ever said that? Maybe you have qualities like Jonas Salk! Jonas was a kind and curious kid. He was a dreamer; a believer and he had GRIT.

By Avery and Ariana

The author’s timely and captivating The Polio Pioneer: Dr. Jonas Salk and the Polio Vaccine, recounts the story of Dr. Salk’s determination to produce a safe polio vaccine during the heights of the 1940s and 50s polio pandemic in the US.

By Pamela Sergey

Have you ever asked yourself if polio, in a curious way, enriched your life? Unexpected Journey: A Physician’s Life in the Shadow of Polio recounts Dr. Lauro Halstead’s personal quest to answer this question.

By Pamela Sergey

“The book explains how shots/vaccines show your immune system what different germs and viruses look like and how your immune system can get rid of the germs before they make you sick. The book tries to help you feel better about having to get these vaccines.”

By Avery and Ariana

I am not sick. I am broken. But I am happy to be alive as long as I can paint.

By Pamela Sergey

“Joyfully returning each day for new adventures at my easel, I engage my jerking arms and trembling hands.” Sharon (White) Richardson

By Pamela Sergey

I just finished reading Dr. Richard Bruno’s book, “The Polio Paradox.” I learned so much about polio that I never knew.

By Laura Vittorioso

Philip Roth was a master at capturing the horror of these terrible epidemics. If you are aware of anyone who has a problem with vaccinating their children, suggest they read this book.

“In 128 packed pages, Fran Henke has gathered the latest information from world polio experts and "lived it" experts -- polio survivors themselves -- to bring together a wide range of solutions to the diverse issues that affect ‘polios.’ Life Skills, with Fran’s quirky illustrations, may also help families and caregivers understand and appreciate what’s going on with PPS.

By Richard L. Bruno