WRITTEN BY DR. COURTNEY CRISP
How Kingston Got His Stripes is a heartwarming children's story that explores courage, individuality, and living with a rare condition.
Say hello to Kingston, a spirited five-year-old who loves to dance, sing, and spend time with his beloved dog. Read along as he shares what it’s like to grow up with a medical condition that makes him a little different - but also very special. With warmth, honesty, and playful illustrations, Kingston shows that challenges don’t define us. Instead, they give us our “stripes,” the unique qualities that make us who we are.
MCADD (medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency) is a rare genetic condition where a person has problems breaking down fat to use as an energy source.
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