She died in her sleep at 9. Her words have been turned into a children's book.

An author in Atlanta has a new children's book named Vail’s Tales. But this one is different. He wrote it with a partner he’s never met … and never will.

Published: 6:10 PM EDT September 9, 2019

Updated: 6:09 PM EDT September 9, 2019

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