My Gut is a Drama Queen: True (and Hilarious) Stories of Living Gluten-Free for Kids with Coeliac Disease - Paperback

by Kathryn Gardner (Author), Millicent Megraw (Author)

My Gut is a Drama Queen

Book One in the Gut Drama Queen Diaries
"A laugh-out-loud gluten-free survival guide for kids with celiac disease - told by a real tween who's been there."

Being diagnosed with coeliac / celiac disease is no picnic - especially when you're a kid.

One minute you're happily eating pork buns, the next you're googling "What even is gluten?" and learning that you can't eat birthday cake without triggering your body into full-blown meltdown mode.

But don't panic (okay, panic a little).
Because you're not alone - and life without gluten might be different, but it can still be hilarious, magical, and full of snacks.
Just with more planning. And a really well-packed backpack.

In this funny, honest, and totally relatable book for kids living gluten-free, one brave tween shares her real-life story of navigating coeliac life - told in her own voice - from the dramatic diagnosis and panic-worthy blood tests to school lunch disasters, crumb ambushes, birthday party survival tactics, and the ultimate snack-smuggling strategies.

With loads of humour, heart, and extra sass, My Gut is a Drama Queen isn't just about being gluten-free - it's about learning to laugh, be brave, and live your life like a boss... even if your stomach acts like a total diva.

This book is for kids who feel different, worried, embarrassed - and are ready to realise they're not broken. They're brave.

Perfect for:

• Kids and tweens newly diagnosed with celiac disease

• Gluten-free families looking for a fun, relatable story

• Readers who want to understand autoimmune conditions in children

• Educators or therapists looking for tools to support food-related anxiety

• Friends or siblings of kids with dietary restrictions

• Anyone searching for a funny gluten-free book for kids

Inside this book, you'll find:

• Real talk about what coeliac disease actually is (and what gluten even hides in - spoiler: EVERYTHING)

• The truth about how autoimmune diseases work - explained in kid-speak

• A crash course on what "gluten-free" means (hint: it's not just about bread)

• Funny tips for school lunches, restaurant survival, and sleepover drama

• Sneaky tricks for spotting gluten like a ninja

• And the one time she almost ate crumbed chicken and lived to tell the tale

Whether you're a gluten-free kid, a curious friend, or a grandparent who's still confused about what gluten actually is (hi Nana and Poppa!), this book will make you laugh, feel stronger, and totally seen.

With chapter titles like "The Day the Bread Betrayed Me", "Operation: Food Spy", and "Emergency Gluten Protocol: Engage!", this diary-style book makes learning about coeliac disease fun, accessible, and empowering.

Because living with coeliac disease can be hard - but you can still live a BIG, LOUD, LAUGHY life. With extra sprinkles. And your own cupcake.

Includes important search topics for parents and readers:

• What does gluten-free mean for kids?

• Explaining coeliac disease to children

• How to support a child with autoimmune issues

• Kid-friendly food allergy education

• Books for kids with chronic illness or restricted diets

• Gluten-free books for tweens ages 8-12

• Books about coeliac disease, food anxiety, and resilience

"Because even if your gut is dramatic, your life can still be amazing."