A Kids Book About Type 1 Diabetes. This item is unavailable.A Kids Book About Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes is a chronic illness which affects a lot of people, and being diagnosed can feel scary. This author shows kids how to manage their diagnosis and thrive in their new reality. Learn about what type 1 diabetes is, things to look out for, tools to best manage it, and feel encouraged-with care, attention, and bravery, you are capable of anything!

Core themes in this book:

Bodies, Bravery, Illness, Life

Meet A Kids Co., a new kind of media company with a collection of beautifully designed books that kickstart challenging, empowering, and important conversations for kids and their grownups. Learn more about us at akidsco.com.

Karli George (she/her) graduated from nursing school back in the '80s in her beloved Portland, Oregon. She is most happy during fall, especially when joined by her hilarious family, ridiculously fun friends, and her enormous Husky, Daisy. Add an ice-cold lime sparkling water to the mix and it doesn't get any better!

Emma Wolf (she/her) is an editor at A Kids Co. She was raised in a house full of books and became a voracious reader at an early age. She holds a BA in journalism from the University of Oregon and an MA in book publishing from Portland State University-which is another way of saying she loves words and her home in the Pacific Northwest. In her free time, Emma reads a lot, drinks kombucha, and spends lots of time outside with friends and family, rain or shine.

Rick DeLucco (he/him) is the Creative Director at A Kids Co. Originally from Southern California, he moved to Portland, Oregon, in 2005 where he lives with his amazing wife, Kelly, and their 2 boys, George and Enzo. Rick honed his design and illustration skills in his spare time until getting his first big break at Dark Horse Comics. Now, his work exemplifies everything he loves to do: designing and illustrating empowering kids' stories.