
07/15/2025
The Kickstarter campaign for “Don’t Call Me Slowpoke!” is officially live! 🎉
Written by My African American World (Adejoke Ejiofor) and illustrated by Andrea Altamirano, join 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.
Bullied by his peers who fail to understand his condition, Alexander grapples with the challenge of standing up for himself. As readers follow Alexander's struggles and triumphs, they'll gain insight into the experiences of those living with invisible illnesses.
Pledge your support to “Don’t Call Me Slowpoke!” until August 3rd! 🩵
https://buff.ly/iOZbZZM
[Image Description: A blue graphic reads at top: “Kickstarter campaign! ‘Don’t Call Me Slowpoke!’ by Adejoke Ejiofor & Andrea Altamirano (illustrator). Below is the author’s photo, book covers, and a screencap of the Kickstarter campaign.]
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