About this item
This kind of thing won't be tolerated at our school, the principal declares the day the "bad-something" is discovered written on a wall. The incident makes the kids nervous, giggly, and curious at first, but then they're worried, confused, sad and angry. Everyone is suspicious. Who did it, and why? They miss the days before the bad-something appeared, because everything - and everyone - feels different now. It takes a lot of talking, listening, looking, and creating something good together to find a way to heal. The story acknowledges that while the scars of such incidents remain, it is possible to teach tolerance and feel true community once again.Written and illustrated by the acclaimed creators of Adrian Simcox Does NOT Have a Horse!, here is a brave book about the power of words that tackles one of the most difficult topics for elementary school-aged children - hate speech - in a direct, realistic, and empathetic manner.
About the Author
Marcy Campbell is an award-winning author of picture books and middle-grade novels, which have earned praise from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, School Library Review, The Horn Book, Kirkus Reviews, and many others. Her picture books were selected for the Junior Library Guild. Her debut, "Adrian Simcox Does NOT Have a Horse," was chosen as a Top 10 Indie Next Pick, and received numerous awards including the Comstock Read Aloud and Crystal Kite Awards. Marcy's books have been translated into eight languages and adapted for stage. Marcy lives in Ohio with her husband, two children and three furry companions. Visit her at marcycampbell.com.
