Say Something

By Peggy Moss, Lea Lyon (Illustrator)

A silent bystander must decide if she'll stand up against bullying at school.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a school where bullying is rampant, one girl witnesses the cruelty but remains silent. When an unexpected event challenges her to act, she must decide if she'll step up to help a lonely classmate. Could a simple gesture, like sitting with the outcast on the bus, make a difference? As she grapples with her role, the stakes are high: can one child's courage spark change in a school? This story invites readers to explore the power of small actions and the importance of speaking up against injustice.

From the publisher

The girl in this story sees it happening, but she would never do these mean things herself. Then one day something happens that shows her that being a silent bystander isn’t enough. Will she take some steps on her own to help another kid? Could it be as simple as sitting on the bus with the girl no one has befriended (and discovering that she has a great sense of humor)? Resources at the end of the book will help parents and children talk about teasing and bullying and find ways to stop it at school.One child at a time can help change a school.Since its release in May 2004, this book has sparked Say Something weeks in schools from Maine to Shanghai. It has been turned into plays, distributed to hundreds of kids at conferences, read by principals on large screens, and rewritten by students in several schools (Do Something! is a favorite title). Most importantly, Say Something has helped start countless conversations among kids and adults about teasing.We’re celebrating with this new edition, updated with a new cover and an author’s note.Fountas &amp;amp; Pinnell Level O

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