Jackie's Got Game! : A Story about Diabetes

For children with diabetes, knowing that they are not alone can help them manage the mental, physical and emotional rigors of caring for their diabetes. Jackie’s Got Game! is an inspirational story is about a nine-year-old who comes to recognize how to put his diabetes in perspective so he can be who he wants to be. The story chronicles how Jackie faces the challenges of fitting in while enjoying and dealing with the same things as kids without diabetes — including trying out for the school basketball team. With the support of his family, friends, and coach, Jackie finally realizes that he is the same as everybody else, but a little bit different, too.Steinberg, Howard is the author of 'Jackie's Got Game! : A Story about Diabetes', published 2005 under ISBN 9780977746309 and ISBN 0977746305.