Award-Winning Picture Books on Bullying and Belonging
Say Something sets the stage for important dialogue about this universal and ageless issue."
- The School Library Journal
“This is one of the best of the recent books for discussion about teasing;
its direct, first-person narrative and informal portraits
bring close classroom, hallway, and schoolyard scenarios
for kids and adults to talk about.”
-Booklist
Named one of the Best Children’s Books of the year, 2004 by Bank Street College of Education.
Winner, Learning Magazine “Teachers’ Choice Awards for Children’s Books, 2005”
Say Something
Say Something, written by Peggy Moss, illustrated by Lea Lyon, and published by Tilbury House, is a story written from the perspective of a young girl who learns that feeling sorry for kids who are teased is not enough. Say Something jump-starts conversations between kids and their parents and teachers about how teasing feels and what they can do about it. Read world-wide by students, teachers and parents, Say Something is available in paperback.
Gold Medal Winner, Independent Publisher’s First Annual Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards, Picture Book—All Ages
Our Friendship Rules
Our Friendship Rules, By Peggy Moss and Dee Dee Tardif. Illustrated by Alissa Imre Geis. Alexandra and Jenny have been best friends for a long time. But when Alexandra is momentarily dazzled by the glamour of a new girl at school, she's willing to do almost anything to be the cool girl's friend. Ultimately, she tells Jenny's biggest, most important secret--and just like that, Alexandra is in! When Alexandra sees the hurt she's caused, she knows she has to figure out a way to regain the friendship that's far more important to her than being invited to sit with the popular girls. Our Friendship Rules is both a lyrical story of forgiveness and a simple, sweet but instructive tale about true friendship.
Winner, 2010 BEST BOOK – Society of School Librarians
One of Us
One of Us, by Peggy Moss, illustrated by Penny Weber, was launched in May, 2010 in New York City.
Winner, 2010 BEST BOOK - Society of School Librarians
"With humor and heart, One of Us explores the stress of peer pressure and what is truly lost when we try to fit in. Its simple, powerful message; true friends respect what makes you who you are. This is a terrific conversation starter for parents and teachers, and a must-read for kids."
— Rachel Simmons, author of Odd Girl Out and The Curse of the Good Girl
"The book is an excellent resource, written with clarity, sensitivity and directness."
Black Issues Book Review
More than 100,000 copies sold