Family seeks to provide books to children's hospital

Books Family seeks to provide books to children's hospital Tuesday, November 10, 2026 10:19AM A family seeks to provide books to a local children's hospital. WLS CHICAGO (WLS) -- A family from Glen Ellyn has had quite a year. Shortly after their first child was born, little Poppy stopped breathing in her car seat. Her mom pulled over to give the child CPR and ran into a gas station for help. That would lead to a long hospital stay, a rare cancer diagnosis and a chemotherapy. Poppy was just three-months-old. Home invasion, sex assault survivor says it took CPD 4 hours to arrive: 'I did not feel protected' Chicago-area father dies shortly after ICE's deportation process to Pakistan Evanston Township HS student killed in Deerfield crash involving Chicago Tribune box truck We are happy to report she is doing well now. As they say, after darkness comes light. Poppy's parents are now helping other kids, parents, and siblings, who spend time at Advocate Children's Hospital cancer clinic. Poppy and her mom Annie Colletti, dad Brian Kristof, and Doctor Ricarchito Manera, a pediatric oncologist at Advocate Children's Hospital joined ABC7 to talk about her story and how they created Poppy's Book Nook to provide books to a local children's hospital. Visit www.advocatechildrenshospital.com or Poppysbooknook.com for more information. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics HEALTH & FITNESS CHICAGO LOOP BOOKS CHILDREN Sarah J. Maas' new 'ACOTAR' book is here: How to read all her books in order Chicago architect Alicia Ponce uplifts Latina architects Princess Diana's brother claims King Charles III was 'giddily elated' after her death Inside Ashley and David Eckstein's books, and Ashley voicing Ahsoka Watch Live ON NOW Home invasion, sex assault survivor says it took CPD 4 hours to arrive Local father dies shortly after ICE's deportation process to Pakistan ETHS student killed in suburban crash involving Chicago Tribune truck Chicago family asks Trump admin. to reconsider mom's deportation Bill Belichick's ex-girlfriend Jordon Hudson sues over Ring cam video Suburban police seek help IDing owner of coat found with human remains ICE to allow local mom's release on bond after 15 months in custody Wisconsin state trooper detained by ICE to be released