The Adventures of Henley Bowman & Dr. Neph grew out of a simple, hard moment many parents in our community know well, trying to explain a kidney diagnosis to a child in a way that feels reassuring instead of scary. Vincent Ko, KidneyFuture's founder, wrote the first draft after searching for a children's book about kidney differences for his own daughter and finding nothing that fit. The story follows Henley, a kid navigating a kidney condition, and Dr. Neph, a friendly guide who helps make sense of what's happening inside his body, turning an unfamiliar diagnosis into something a child can understand and even feel a little brave about.

We're finishing illustrations and working with our Parent & Patient Council to make sure the story genuinely resonates with families living this experience before it's released.