Cell Mates: The ABC of immunology

New book alert! And this is a cute one!

This is not your ordinary ABC book.

A is for Antibody. B is for Bursa. X is for Xenograft. And Z? Z is for ZAP-70.

Cell Mates: The ABCs of Immunology takes the familiar alphabet-book format and fills it with immune cells, signalling molecules, scientific wordplay, and a colourful cast of characters working inside the body.

Created especially for scientists and science-loving adults to share with the children in their lives, Cell Mates works on two levels. Younger readers can enjoy the expressive illustrations, memorable characters, and playful alliteration, while grown-ups can introduce the fascinating immunology hidden within every page.

Meet a macrophage instead of another monkey, discover a neutrophil rather than a nest, and find out why even the most intimidating scientific words can be fun to say.

An illustrated glossary includes pronunciation guides and accessible explanations of what every Cell Mate does, helping curious readers (and their grown-ups) continue exploring after the alphabet is finished.

Written by immunologist Adrian Liston, illustrated by JJ Fitzgibbon, and designed by Lydia Makaroff, this scientifically grounded read-aloud is an unusual gift for researchers, doctors, laboratory scientists, educators, and curious families.

Because the immune system never stops working, watching, and communicating - and learning about it should be just as lively.

The paperback is out now on Amazon, and the hardback and merch is available on Etsy at the A is for Antibody store!