HADC Book Club
Book of the Month

The Time-Traveler Goes to Kindergarten

Februarys book of the month

This children’s book is meant to help kids with diabetes prepare for and feel more confident as they head off to kindergarten for the first time. Many kids with diabetes feel that they are very different from their peers. When they have a clear plan at school related to their diabetes care that everyone in their school has a copy of and can refer to, they feel safe and more confident at school. So curl up with your child at bedtime with the kindergarten adventures of Jake and Sniff. It’s sure to get your child with diabetes excited about kindergarten. As they read about Jake and show and tell, they may have their own ideas about how to share their diabetes with their classmates, and raise awareness. Many schools do not provide 504 plans. They should. As a parent of a child with diabetes, you should have a 504 plan to outline what goes on with your child’s diabetes at school. Everyone, including bus drivers, substitute teachers, and lunch room staff should know what to do in case of a diabetes emergency. I hope parents and teachers find the tips at the end helpful and reassuring. All kids with diabetes, and their families, should be comfortable when they go off to school, knowing that they are safe in this setting.

YEAR ONE with TYPE ONE

January's book of the month

How does a child respond to a sudden diagnosis of type 1 diabetes?

Through Andrew’s eyes, you’ll get a first hand look at the symptoms, diagnosis, and everyday routine of type one.

At 4 years old, he manages his new responsibility while still managing to enjoy everything a kid his age should.

The fun rhyme and playful scenes make this book accessible, not only to diagnosed children, but to the family members, friends, and classmates looking for an inside look into T1D.

Thank you so much!

Super Sammy

December's book of the month

A positive and inspirational CHRISTMAS tale about Type 1 Diabetes!

It’s Christmas Eve and Sammy and Scout are busy getting everything ready for the big day.

Can they get everything done before Santa arrives, or will diabetes get in the way?

Super Sammy – A Type 1 Christmas is a fun story designed to inspire and delight young children, while showing that although Type One Diabetes can sometimes sneak up at annoying times, everything is still possible! Children will enjoy reading about Sammy and the hilarious dog Scout, while learning about diabetes in a positive and easy-to-understand way.

I Could Fly

November's book of the month

I Could Fly is about the magical adventures of a little girl, Jane Parker and the wonderful world of imagination.

All proceeds from this book will be donated to diabetes related charities.

Diabetes is a disease that knows no prejudice and impacts people from all walks of life – social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds. Though manageable, it is a serious condition that is listed as the seventh leading cause of death in the United States.

Jane’s son, John; granddaughter, Julia; and sister, Nancy lives with type 1 diabetes and have inspired her to generously give to the cause of diabetes

Is My Best Friend A Robot? by Mandi B. Franklin

October's book of the month

Albert is a shy and silly boy. Myra is a charismatic and creative girl.

Albert and Myra do everything together. They battle robots, invent new desserts, and explore far-off planets all from the comfort of Albert’s living room. But when Myra hears a strange BEEP from Albert’s tummy one day, she thinks she’s discovered Albert’s biggest secret – her best friend is a robot!

…or is he?

The reader is invited to see the world through Albert and Myra’s imaginations as they learn about curiosity, type 1 diabetes, and what it means to be a true friend.

Insulin Kid by
Matthew Sohl

August's book of the month

Join us on this journey with Jacob, a young boy who has just been diagnosed with Type One Diabetes. He has so much to learn about what it means to be diabetic and is feeling nervous and unsure. Follow along as Jacob discovers how he can use his new diagnosis to not only live a healthy life himself, but also help others along the way…. kind of like a SUPERHERO.