Don't Label Me

<p>Gold medal winner of the 2015 TAZ Awards for Children's Literature in Pittsburgh PA <em>Don't Label Me</em> addresses bullying on a deeper level. Schools claim zero tolerance to bullying but a policy won't stop the subtle ways children exclude or 'label' others - keeping them separate or at least making them feel that way. <em>Don't Label Me</em> opens the dialogue for children to express their discomfort and helplessness regarding their situations. <em>Don't Label Me</em> is a first step toward realizing the issues and healing.</p><p>"...If you compare yourself with others you may become vain or bitter for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself ... You are a child of the Universe no less than the trees and the stars you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you no doubt the Universe is unfolding as it should..." ~ Desiderata; Max Ehrmann</p><p>Accepting yourself with all your quirks is the first step to self-esteem. Sandra Miller Linhart's book<em> Don't Label Me</em> is a true asset for parents schools teachers and counselors in guiding children down the positive and empowering path of loving who they are and being who they want to be.<br /> </p>