I Choose to Speak Up: A Colorful Picture Book About Bullying, Discrimination, or Harassment - Elizabeth Estrada

\n \nWhat happens when our children witnesses bullying, harassment, or discrimination? Or what do they do when it happens to them? In this rhyming story, children will learn what it means to speak up for themselves and for others. Through colorful illustrations and rhythmic rhymes, children will learn three different solutions - ask the bully to stop, ask an adult for help, and walk away.\n \n \n\n \nFor every child who wants to use their voice, but might not have the courage to.\n \n \n\n \nI Choose to Speak Up is a story with social emotional learning (SEL) in mind. It has been praised by teachers and therapists worldwide.\n \n \n\n \nFinding your voice is a great way to build confidence and overcome bullying.\n \n \n\n \nWith real life examples, your child will learn how to deal with difficult situations. I Choose to Speak Up is a thoughtful story that teaches readers how to respond and be proactive in dealing with issues like racism, bullying, and harassment.\n \nTeacher and Therapist Toolbox: I Choose is an empowering series curated to empower young children to become aware of big emotions.\n \n \n\n \nA new book series developed in tandem with teachers and therapists to help children cope with a range of emotions and teach them that they indeed hold the power to choose their actions and reactions.\n \n \n\n \nBut though we may be different, \n \nThere is no excuse for hate.\n \nDiscrimination is a thing\n \nI'll never tolerate. \n \n \n\n \nI Choose to Speak Up was developed alongside counselors and parents to be used as a resource in a social emotional curriculum. \n