An Illustrated Children's Guide Promoting Dignity

DignityRocks!

This wonderful children's book is a poignant and uplifting collection of students' responses that will be of interest to all ages; children, parents, grandparents and educators alike.

The two statements below were completed by 2-5^th graders at two elementary schools. Their anonymous and voluntary responses are profound, touching and enlightening. Imagine how you or your child would complete the following;

I feel like nobody when...

I feel like somebody when...

Read this book with the children in your life. It will highlight what LIFESKILLS^TM they may want to modify and reinforce the positive ones they may already have. Lots of fun and worthwhile stories may follow after reading these little nuggets of wisdom and universal experiences.

The author, Stephanie Heuer, is an educator in computer technology and was at first broadsided by the raw insight of the responses, nearly 300 of them. She sorted through them, overwhelmed by their implications and veiled messages. It propelled her to think about some of the policies in her class and school that could be modified to allow for a more caring and fair environment. She changed the way she picked students when they raised their hands, or when she found out a significant person had passed away in their lives. She watched the children on the playground, taking special notice if anyone was unfairly treated or left out of a game. As time went on during the school year, she observed the blossoming of a more compassionate and dignified environment for the students.

We must recognize and nurture human dignity in our children, protect it, and persevere it. It must not be negotiated or lost.

Use this exciting new book as a template, a template for change for a more understanding and accepting world for everyone!