{"title":"Vet Candy releases bilingual storybook for kids on National Read-a-Book Day","content":"
A veterinary media company launches a bilingual children's book about the path to becoming a vet, aiming to inspire young readers from every background.
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September 6 is National Read-a-Book Day, and to celebrate the occasion, Vet Candy is releasing an e-storybook for kids titled "I was Born to be a Veterinarian." The book follows one woman's path from childhood curiosity about animals all the way through veterinary school and into motherhood, painting a picture of a career that demands persistence, compassion, and genuine love for the work.
The bilingual storybook features text in both English and Spanish, a deliberate choice that reflects Vet Candy's broader mission of inclusion within the veterinary profession. For many children growing up in bilingual households, seeing their language represented in a book about a professional career path makes the idea feel tangible rather than abstract. It is one thing to tell a child they can grow up to be anything. It is another to hand them a story where someone who looks and speaks like them actually does it.
The book is dedicated to Dr. Marta Sanchez-Emden, a veterinarian and mother of two boys who owns the Animal Health and Rehab Center in Miami. Dr. Marta sees the project as a practical tool for parents who want to introduce their children to different career options early on. But it also carries a more personal message. As a professional of Hispanic descent, she understands firsthand how important representation can be. She notes that the book "is also meant to show children from all backgrounds and cultures that veterinary sciences are available to them also."
That message carries real weight in a profession that has historically struggled with diversity. According to data from the American Veterinary Medical Association, the veterinary workforce remains overwhelmingly white, with significant underrepresentation of Hispanic, Black, and Indigenous professionals. Children's media that normalizes the idea of diverse veterinarians can play a small but meaningful role in shifting those numbers over time.
Dr. Marta's own story mirrors the one told in the book. Her first child was born during her second year of veterinary school, and balancing the relentless demands of a rigorous academic program with the realities of new parenthood was, as she recalls, a "challenging but rewarding time." Reading through the pages of "I was Born to be a Veterinarian" brought those memories rushing back, both the exhaustion and the deep sense of purpose that carried her through.
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to read the storybook alongside their children. The book is available as a free download at myvetcandy.com/story, making it accessible to families regardless of their ability to pay for printed materials. That accessibility aligns with Vet Candy's philosophy that educational resources about the veterinary profession should not be locked behind a paywall, especially when the goal is reaching children who might never otherwise encounter the idea of becoming a vet.
Founded and led by veterinary professionals, Vet Candy is a company dedicated to making the veterinary world a better place by leading a culture shift within the profession that supports inclusion, diversity, and gender balance. The organization operates as an innovative digital hub focused on veterinary professionals, delivering scientific news, clinical updates, and lifestyle advice designed to make vet life a little easier. You can sign up for free at myvetcandy.com and follow them @myvetcandy on social media.
The release of "I was Born to be a Veterinarian" on National Read-a-Book Day is not a coincidence. Vet Candy chose the date intentionally, tapping into a moment when parents, teachers, and librarians are already thinking about the power of books to shape young minds. Pairing that cultural moment with a story about an accessible, meaningful career creates an opportunity for conversations that might otherwise never happen.
Contact: Jill Lopez
Website: myvetcandy.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (973) 437-3771
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Name: Jill Lopez
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Organization: Vet Candy
Address: Montclaire, NJ
Phone: 9734373771
Website: http://myvetcandy.com
Source: MarketersMedia
Release ID: 88916188
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