I Learned Something Today

Malcolm stays calm in the face of bullying. Honoring his values, Malcolm never bends to the harassment of others, choosing instead to remain faithful to his truth while showing compassion and enlightenment. Malcolm's unique response to his peers' teasing will provoke an uncommon perspective to bullying - one that engages critical thinking and emotional intelligence. Through Malcolm's example, the reader learns self-respect, along with respect for peers and elders. This story empowers youth in the face of bullies by instilling a mindset that they can choose to impact their world positively.