Don't Call Me Slowpoke: Getting to Know Alexander and His Sickle Cells Author|R. Michael Conley We might be prepared for

We might be prepared for the facts of what happens when we have a baby

to take the life of a child

" - Joseph Grenny coauthor of NYT-bestselling Crucial Conversations and Influencer

Spurred by a life-altering act of kindness from poet Jean Valentine

at least if you love excellent poetry

Don't Call Me Slowpoke: Getting to Know Alexander and His Sickle Cells Author|R. Michael Conley We might be prepared forJoin Alexander on a heartfelt journey as he grapples with the challenges of living with sickle cell disease, an invisible illness that sets him apart from his peers. "I wish I could do things faster, Mom," Alexander said. "Maybe the other kids wouldn't pick on me anymore." Bullied by his peers, who don't understand his condition, Alexander struggles to stand up for himself. As readers follow Alexander's challenges and triumphs, they'll gain insight