Magical Millie's Courageous Journey
UIHI is spreading wonder, love, and blessings through Magical Millie’s Courageous Journey, a story and coloring book written by UIHI’s youth intern and Abigail Echo-Hawk (Pawnee); illustrated by Megan McDermott (Little Shell Chippewa). The story follows Millie, a magical unicorn, as she finds courage and strength through conversations with family and Elders to get vaccinated as a way to protect herself and her community.
Have you seen Millie the unicorn?
UIHI partnered with urban Indian organizations (UIOs) in San Jose and Seattle to Launch billboard campaigns featuring Magical Millie’s Courageous Journey, promoting public health awareness and prevention. Over 30,000 Magical Millie materials and resources have been distributed in Indian Country, with over 1,300 of those being Magical Millie coloring books.The resources have been shared at UIOs, Tribal nations, Native-led nonprofits, and other community organizations.
Products
The Magical Millie Campaign has expanded beyond the Magical Millie’s Courageous Journey book to include a unicorn plush toy wearing a t-shirt that says, “Get Vaccinated,” Croc charms, a poster series, and pediatric immunization schedules. The materials are intended to facilitate family and community conversations about health and immunization by centering values such as bravery, courage, and collective care.
- Coloring book
- Unicorn Plushie
- Croc charms (Jibbitz)
*product order form coming soon*
