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Join us in welcoming author and storyteller S.R. Taylor as she reads from her book “ROUND”. Celebrate compassion and creativity with a moving message about the power of believing in yourself.
"ROUND" is an illustrative children's book about Olivia Catherine Amanda Mae Brown who more than anything wants to be a butterfly and dance in the play, but is bullied into believing she's too fat. What will Olivia do? Who will she believe? We follow Olivia's magical journey as she discovers that everyone indeed deserves the chance to dance.
Through the introduction of “ROUND”, S.R. Taylor wishes to serve as encouragement for little girls, and boys to accept their bodies fearlessly. She addresses the issues of bullying in a creative and compassionate manner, stressing the importance of believing in yourself, no matter what others say about you.
AGE GROUP: | Tween | School Age (Grades K-2) | School Age (Grades 3-5) | Family |
EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading |
TAGS: | Self Esteem | Read | Party | Bullying | Book | Author Event |
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