Peter's Special Concoction: How a Little Boy Learned to Manage Type 1 Diabetes

by Angela Cleveland, Beth Pierce (Illustrator)

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.

70 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 14, 2015

About the author

Angela Cleveland is a celebrated former school counselor known for her vibrant approach to education and student development. Recognized as New Jersey's 2017 School Counselor of the Year, Angela's passion for fostering resilience and growth in young people shines through in her daily work and beyond. She has also been honored as one of William Paterson University's 50 Alumni Under 50, a distinction that celebrates her impactful career and dedication to the values of leadership and progress instilled during her time at the university.

In addition to her role in school counseling, Angela is a dynamic speaker, frequently invited to share her insights and strategies at educational conferences both in the U.S. and internationally. She has co-authored essential resources for school counselors, including 50+ Tech Tools for School Counselors: How to Be More Engaging, Efficient, and Effective and Coding Capers: Luci and the Missing Robot, blending her expertise in counseling with innovative tech solutions.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Angela is known for her spirited pep talks directed at her cat, always encouraging him to think outside the litter box and stay pawsitive. Through her work, Angela continues to inspire both her students and colleagues in the educational community.

Reviews

[Scott Cleveland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book explaining Type 1 diabetes in a way that a child can easily understand. Great pictures and an amazing story woven together to shed more light on a difficult situation for any person let alone a child.

[June Creedon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Happy Place

The character, Peter, is a very special boy. He taught himself to compare good thoughts to the spaghetti left in the strainer after the water is gone.