Jacq Has Celiac - by Jennifer Ritter (Paperback)

About the Book

Jacq Has Celiac is a children's story about a young girl who has celiac disease and feels excluded in the school lunch setting. It is a sweet story about empowerment, unity, and friendship.

Book Synopsis

Jacq Has Celiac is a children's story about a young girl who has celiac disease and feels excluded in the school lunch setting. She cannot eat the same as her friends and feels alone, especially while socializing during lunchtime with her friends. With her parents' support, Jacq comes up with a solution to help all her friends, including those on other restrictive food diets, feel connected while having lunch together at school.

It is a sweet story about empowerment, unity, and friendship. The illustrations are captivating in creativity, vibrant colors, and relatability. They will put a smile on your face as you feel drawn to follow Jacq along her gluten-free journey at school.

Review Quotes

I found reading through the story of how little Jacq started her life journeys through the GF world so relatable to me. I have a child that is allergic to dairy, my husband has EOE and I have gluten, dairy, and shellfish allergies. It is scary waters to tread through; not knowing what we can safely eat, or how we will relate to others that do not have these food restrictions. This book helps shed a positive light to all newly diagnosed, and brings ways the world can help us feel included. A must-read to remind us that everything will be okay and to rely on each other as a support system.

--Nicole M. -Entrepreneur

A heartwarming story about a child discovering her food allergies and understanding how to navigate in the world. Super sweet and full of beautiful, imaginative illustrations. A fun read from start to finish.

--Mike M. -Glutenbee.com