Photos: 8-year-old Utica girl publishes book to inspire other children going through surgeries

Author Reese Carney 8, of Utica walks down a red carpet with her father Pat, mother Emily and sister Avery, in McCormack Memorial Library to release her new book titled "Reeses Fantastic Surgery Adventure" on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023 at La Salle-Peru Township High School. (Scott Anderson)