Take a journey of healing and survival.

Author Elizabeth Young presents her debut children's book. Follow a young girl with some big obstacles in life - and some very unique friends who help her get through it all.

Meet Maddie

Maddie is young girl who enjoyed a typical kid’s life and loved sports. But after a life-altering injury, her real journey begins. How does she recover? Who helps her rebuild her life? How does she heal? And who are Phil and Louie? Find out in this earnest and empowering story of Maddie, complete with gentle illustrations, as told by author Elizabeth Young. “This story shows how people can be strong even when things are hard. My own ‘loose limbs’ became my challenge, and my friends. They helped me heal and now I’m giving them life.” - Elizabeth Young
This short story is ideal for children of any age dealing with recovery from serious injury, brain injury, paralysis and other physical healing - along with the themes of disability and social acceptance. For some older kids or even adults, the book can be a companion in other neurological challenges including aging.
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Meet Elizabeth Young and have a conversation about the book:- Saturday, July 12, 2025 @ 12pm: Taste Budd's Cafe40 West Market Street, Red Hook, NYJoin Elizabeth for a book signing and meet & greet!

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About the author

Elizabeth Young is a Hudson Valley based author and artisan. The Loose Limbs characters have been in her imagination for years and are inspired by personal experience. Elizabeth is a fierce advocate for issues relating to people with disabilities. In her advocacy work, she has met other survivors who have shared their stories with her and which helped shape the Loose Limbs characters. Elizabeth has a B.A. in Communications from IONA College and is a graduate of their CAP program. Book illustrations by Alyse Roe Edited by Steven Young Book design by Colin Rolfe Published by Epigraph Books, Rhinebeck NY

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Loose Limbs is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, and at local Hudson Valley bookseller Oblong Books.

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Loose Limbs is written by Elizabeth Young, a Hudson Valley based author and artist. She lives in Rhinebeck, New York.
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