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by Beth Pierce (Illustrator), Angela Cleveland (Author)
Peter was just a little boy when he was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. He was scared of having his blood checked and fearful of the insulin injections. Peter thought about his special skills and developed several strategies he can use to cope with the injections and other challenges he will face. These are strategies anyone can use, child or adult, who is in a similar situation and needs to find an effective way to cope.
Author Biography
With 15 years of experience as a professional school counselor, Angela Cleveland has enjoyed working with a diverse population of students. Angela is a contributor to national publications, such as Edutopia, CSTA Voice, and ASCA's School Counselor magazine. Angela's advocacy has earned her professional recognition, such as the NJ "2017 NJ State School Counselor of the Year." Angela co-founded ReigningIt (www.ReigningIt.com), "creating a #STEM dialogue inclusive of every woman." Learn more about Angela. Follow her on Twitter (@AngCleveland) and visit: www.AngelaCleveland.com.
