09/29/2026
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month
Yes, there is a cure—but a bone marrow transplant is not a realistic or available option for most people living with SCD. That’s why research still matters.
And awareness matters too.
Read the story. Learn the reality. Keep the conversation going.
Sometimes, a story can introduce a reader to a reality they’ve never experienced. When authors weave Sickle Cell Disease into fictional worlds, they’re doing more than telling a story—they’re opening the door to understanding, empathy, and conversation.
>Opposite Side of Always - Justin A. Reynolds
>And Then Came You - Dorothy Elizabeth Love
>Winter - Norian Love
>Starting Over Again - Amaka Azie
>Still - Kiriah Kache
>Relationship Goals - Christina C. Jones