About this item
Luisa is repeatedly teased and called "weird" by her classmate Sam, even though she is simply being herself - laughing with her friends, answering questions in class, greeting her father in Spanish, and wearing her favorite polka-dot boots. Luisa initially reacts to the bullying by withdrawing and hiding her colorful nature. But with the support of her teachers, parents, classmates, and one special friend named Jayla, she is able to reclaim her color and resist Sam's put-downs.The Weird! SeriesThese three books tell the story of an ongoing case of bullying from three third graders' perspectives. Luisa describes being targeted by bullying in Weird! Jayla shares her experience as a bystander to bullying in Dare! And in Tough!, Sam speaks from the point of view of someone initiating bullying.
About the Author
Erin Frankel loves to write books that bring more compassion and empathy to the world. She is the author of several picture books including the upcoming A PLATE OF HOPE (Random House Studio, 2023) her highly acclaimed WEIRD SERIES AND NOBODY! (Free Spirit Publishing, 2012/15) as well as her most recent picture book REMEMBERING BARKLEY (Albert Whitman & Company, 2020) She has an MA in English Education and is passionate about teaching and writing. Erin was a longtime resident of Spain before moving to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with her husband, three daughters, and doggie Bella. Erin loves to visit schools to talk about writing and kindness. A more in-depth look at her work can be found on her website: www.erinfrankel.com and www.theweirdseries.com
