Title of Book: Gluten-Free Me,
Beckmin Goes to School
Author: Christy E.
Bykowski Author Website: www.glutenfreekids.info
Twitter URL: @christybyk
Publisher: Halo Publishing, Int.
ISBN Number: 13: 978-1-61244-228-0
Publication Date: January 2014
Genre of Book: Children’s Picture Book
Review provided by: World of Ink
Network
About the Book: “Beckmin goes to School” is meant to raise awareness for celiac disease and the everyday challenges children with celiac disease face in their otherwise normal activities. As diagnosis of celiac disease increases, education, awareness, and understanding will be the keys to making celiac kids feel normal and included. Written for children to help them express and understand celiac disease, the book is a wonderful tool for children and adults alike.
EXCERPT:
Five-year-old Beckmin headed off to kindergarten for the
first time.
Beckmin climbed on the bus and waved goodbye to his mom.
Beckmin’s new teacher Mrs. Frederick said, “Let’s start our
day with breakfast.”
The kids lined up to get their cereal.
Beckmin looked around.
“Here, you can share this cereal with me,” said his new
friend Ellie.
“No, I can’t eat that,” said Beckmin.
“Why not?” asked Ellie. “I like it a lot.”
“It has wheat in it. See…” he said, turning over the box.
He pointed to the ingredients and spelled, “W-H-E-A-T.”
“So?” said Ellie.
“I can’t eat wheat,” said Beckmin. “I have celiac
disease.”
“Silly what?” asked Ellie.
“Celiac (SEE-lee-yak) disease,” said Beckmin. “It means I
can’t eat wheat.”
“That’s silly,” said Ellie.
“It’s not silly. It’s special,” said Beckmin.
About the Author: Christy E. Bykowski is an award-winning public relations and marketing practitioner, as well as a wife and mother. She lives and works in Cleveland, Ohio, with her husband, Benjamin, raising their three boys and spreading awareness about celiac disease and the need for a gluten-free environment for individuals diagnosed with celiac disease.
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