Archive - Butterflies and Books (and T1D, too)

Favorite Children's Books of 2024

Here is a visual guide to my favorite children's books I've read in 2024 including picture books, information (nonfiction), chapter books, graphic…

Mar 16 •

Leighann Calentine

January 2024

Winter Sowing Native Seeds

Winter sowing is one way to put seeds of native plants through the necessary cold stratification.

Jan 7 •

Leighann Calentine

June 2023

Kids First, Diabetes Second Book

My book Kids First, Diabetes Second: tips for parenting a child with type 1 diabetes is a widely read primer for parents and caregivers of newly…

Jun 12, 2023 •

Leighann Calentine

New LEGO Character with Type 1 Diabetes

LEGO has recently introduced sets in their Friends line with minifgs that celebrate diversity. Hanna has type 1 diabetes.

Jun 7, 2023 •

Leighann Calentine

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