Sugar Isn't Everything | 
pickI read this as a kid and had no idea that it was intended as a “support book” for kids with diabetes. I must have checked it out of the library because I‘d enjoyed other books by Willo Davis Roberts—apparently I missed the subtitle and all the included resources for diabetes education! I remembered several scenes vividly and when the book came to mind over the weekend, I found it on Internet Archive and re-read it. And it holds up. ⤵️
BarbaraJean (Cont‘d) I enjoyed it as a kid for the story alone, and I enjoyed it now. The diabetes education message is woven into the plot without it feeling preachy or contrived. Amy‘s emotions are relatable, as she worries about what‘s wrong with her and as she processes her diagnosis. The characters are well-drawn and the interactions between Amy and her friends & family are realistic & moving. There‘s a reason I loved Willo Davis Roberts‘ books as a kid! (edited) 2mo
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