A sensitive, timely and ultimately uplifting portrayal of how an
elementary school struggles, copes, and heals together after "something
bad" is discovered written on the wall, illustrated by bestselling
artist Corinna Luyken
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.