“This book goes straight to core of living with a chronic illness. Every child wants to feel accepted and capable of achieving anything. Thank you to Rocky and Sally for providing a positive and brilliantly illustrated message for children living with diabetes.”
Kevin Kaiserman, Medical Director Clinical Diabetes Program, Children’s Hospital,
Los Angeles California

“Lara Takes Charge delivers an optimistic and powerful message to all children:
You have power to take charge of your life regardless of the obstacles you face.”
Sheri Werner, Writer/Educator and Director of Foundations School Community,
Van Nuys, California

“I read this to my little sister who has diabetes. It’s a really good book.”
Alexandra, 12 years old, Los Angeles, California

“This proves I’m just like every other kid.”
Jack, 12 years old, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania

“It made me feel good.”
Aittana, 5 years old, Van Nuys, California


“We received your books today & Noah & his sister Julia & I, sat down right away...to read it. We LOVED it!! Noah & I always kid around..that someday we will write a book too. :)” Noah said “She is just like me, only a girl!!”
Pauline Thomas
Milpitas, CA

“Our staff found your ilistrations wonderful and the message ‘I am normal’ an important one”.;
Dr. Peter Chase
Clinical Director, Emeritus
Professor of Pediatrics
The Barbara Davis Center For Childhood Diabetes

“It’s a terrific book!”
Loretta Clark. RN, CDE
Johns Hopkins University

“So ‘kindly’ written for our young patients.”
Rabbi Hirsch Meisels
Jewish Friends With Diabetes

"The book is wonderful!"
Louise Butcher
Market Director/Programs
American Diabetes Association

"Everyone in the office thought it was wonderful!! It is a very positive and inviting book and the artwork is great."
Denise G. Kaiser, RN, CDE
Nurse Educator
Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland.


"I received the book and shared it with my son. He loved it! Thank you so much for sharing it with me.
Susan Shaw
Special Events Coordinator
Inland Empire Chapter JDRF.


"The book is awsome!"
Linda Purdy
Ontario, Canada.

Lara Takes Charge is bringing smiles to children in the following places:
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
The Barbara Davis Center For Childhood Diabetes
Children’s Hospital Connecticut
Children’s Hospital, UC Davis
Medtronic Mini-Med
American Diabetes Camps
American Association of Diabetic Educators
Featured book on the Children with Diabetes Website
Canadian Diabetes Association South Saskatchewan Regional Leadership Centre
Junior Diabetes Research Foundation — Los Angeles Chapter
Junior Diabetes Research Foundation - Inland Empire Chapter
Junior Diabetes Research Foundation - San Diego Chapter
Kaiser Permanente - Health Education Department - Palmdale
Kaiser Permanente - Health Education Department - Fontana
Diabetes Care Center / Encino - Tarzana Medical Center
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Canadian Diabetes Association - North Wellington Branch.
Jewish Friends of Diabetes
Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland
Animas Corporation
Riley's Children's Hospital, Indianapolis Indiana