My Life Beyond – serie

A beautifully illustrated, adventure-filled graphic novel that provides a kid’s-eye view of living with diabetes. Emily is excited to go camping in the Northwoods of Minnesota with her family. She makes sure to pack her glucose monitor, insulin and other supplies she’ll need to manage her type 1 diabetes on their trip. Near the campsite she meets Frostbite, a young wolf who can talk. Her dad wasn’t kidding – the Northwoods really is a magical place! Emily embarks on an adventure with Frostbite to find the wolf’s family down the river. Along the way, she’ll need to make sure she’s checking her blood sugar and eating the right foods. She also takes insulin to keep her levels in range. By keeping herself feeling good, she can focus on the real challenge: leading her new friend through wildlife encounters, weather surprises, and more as they travel through the wilderness. Overseen by a pediatric diabetes expert from Mayo Clinic, this informative graphic novel provides a kid’s-eye view of living with diabetes. Full-color panel illustrations bring Emily’s story to life, including a full-spread explanation of how diabetes affects the body. Backmatter provides additional information for both children and adults including a glossary of key terms, an explanation from the medical expert, a list of resources, and more.Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.

Author and illustrator Hey Gee brings to life an imaginative, adventurous story based on a real-life Mayo Clinic patient whose interests and activity aren't limited by asthma. This action-packed story shows how he manages his asthma symptoms in different climates and situations, with his cat sidekick, Alfredo, by his side and his inhaler always at the ready. A beautifully illustrated graphic approach provides a kid’s-eye view of living with, and beyond, this common childhood disease. Educational backmatter includes a glossary of key terms, additional information on asthma from the medical editor, and information about the book's creators.Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.

A beautifully illustrated, adventure-filled graphic novel that provides a kid’s-eye view of living with sickle cell disease. Author and illustrator Hey Gee tells the story of a real-life Mayo Clinic patient. As an aspiring high school track athlete takes on race after race, she must learn to manage the challenges of sickle-cell anemia. She'll need to work together with her health care team and her family, along with techniques for self-care, to find success on and off the track. A beautifully illustrated graphic nonfiction approach provides a kid’s-eye view of living with, and beyond, this common blood disorder.Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.

A beautifully illustrated, adventure-filled graphic novel that provides a kid’s-eye view of living with depression. Author and illustrator Hey Gee tells the story of a real-life Mayo Clinic patient. Through a first-person narrative, this book gives a glimpse into the daily routine, challenges and coping techniques of a child managing depression. Color and visual techniques bring the emotional ups and downs to life for a powerful impact. A beautifully illustrated graphic nonfiction approach provides a kid’s-eye view of living with, and beyond, this common mental health condition.Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.

When you have a blood clotting disorder such as hemophilia, it's important to take precautions, especially when playing sports. But the right treatment and routines can help you stay in the game.Author and illustrator Hey Gee brings to life an illuminating glimpse of the days and seasons of a star soccer player who has hemophilia. Created together with a real-life Mayo Clinic patient, this book highlights how a high-energy routine is possible with well-managed hemophilia, while explaining the treatments and precautions that are needed to prevent dangerous bleeding. A beautifully illustrated approach provides a kid’s-eye view of living with, and beyond, this chronic condition. Educational backmatter includes a glossary of key terms, additional information on hemophilia from the medical editor, and information about the book's creators.Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.