Kelvin is a boy who loves all things "Superhero". He spends his playtime
fighting off villains and other imaginary threats--always saving the day, of
course. One day his fantasy world is interrupted by the reality of getting
diabetes...the incessant finger pricks, shots, and the constant doctor's
appointments.
A specialist doctor uncovers that Kelvin has superpowers. He takes a
superhero oath as 'Super K', and the story reveals itself as the genesis
of a new type of superhero--one who uses his superpowers to help kids with
diabetes. This book empowers kids to find their own superpowers in the face
of adversity.
The comic book style illustrations by Micah Chambers-Goldberg beautifully
connect children and parents to the world of diabetes. The book includes a kid
friendly diagram that explains type 1 diabetes and a glossary that discusses
both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Even Superheroes Get Diabetes is a powerful educational tool for doctors,
parents, kids, and librarians!
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