In this section, you’ll find our two CLOVES publications for kids, blogs, e-magazines, access to our secret FaceBook group, as well as resources for coping with progressive and chronic illness.
Books for Children and Teens
Four Leaf Clovers – A book for young children with CLOVES
The story of Four Leaf Clovers draws parallels between children with CLOVES Syndrome and those without, focusing on acceptance, inclusion, and diversity. Four Leaf Clovers strives to not only illustrate acceptance but to shine a light on some simple ways being different can have its benefits. While it was written with CLOVES Syndrome in mind, Four Leaf Clovers is truly a story about embracing differences of all kinds. The age range for this book is approximately 8 and under, but the message is for people of all ages!
Four Leaf Clovers was written by Lauren Beaureguard, Executive Director of CLOVES Syndrome Community, in collaboration with Kristen Davis, and beautifully illustrated by artist Kate Fitzpatrick.
Incredible You – A Book for Kids with CLOVES
This book was created by community member Lindsay Passodelis, in collaboration with CLOVES Syndrome Community, and illustrated by artist Kate Fitzpatrick. This book is geared towards kids and teens ages 8 and up, and is suitable for children with CLOVES, their friends, and family members.
In this book you will meet Kate, a ten year old with CLOVES Syndrome. You will read about Kate’s medical experiences, how she talks about CLOVES, her friendships, how she copes and how she loves to have fun.
How To Order
A suggested donation of $25 per book helps CSC cover the cost of printing and shipping our books within the United States. If you’d like a copy mailed internationally, please email us about shipping rates at [email protected]
Donate online here. In the comment/memo line, include a note that indicates which book(s) you’d like to order, and how many copies.
To donate by check, make your check payable to CLOVES Syndrome Community, and mail to the address below. Enclose a note stating the book(s) you’d like to order, and the number of copies.
CLOVES Syndrome Community
6716 Eastside Drive NE, ste 1-116
Browns Point WA 98422
If you’d like a copy of either/both books, and cannot afford the suggested donation, or to inquire about large orders for classrooms/groups, please contact us at [email protected].
More Resources
- Peace, Love, Heal – A blog about living with CLOVES
- Bandaides and Blackboards – This is a site dedicated to kids growing up with medical challenges
- Sew Able Dolls – Unique dolls just like you! – a company that makes dolls with special needs, wheelchairs and adaptive equipment
- Paralyzed pets having fun – A recent CBS article on pets with special needs
- Complex Child E-Magazine – Complex Child is a monthly online magazine written by parents of children with special healthcare needs and disabilities
- Disarming Disability – We live with a disability, but that’s only part of our story.
To join our secret Facebook Group for people with CLOVES and/or their primary caregiver(s), please friend our welcome account.