Even adults can be bullied, especially at work. Frankly, we all deserve better!
We've selected 2 stories to address how we should (and should not) treat one another. Both of these stories are available at no charge as part of our 2024 Kindness Campaign.
The Mark of X — Featuring an 11-year-old female protagonist, this story was created specifically to tackle the complex topic of bullying and the best ways to combat it.- Expect some swashbuckling fun and a redemption arc in this 20K word story, released in 7 weekly episodes, commencing September 20, 2024
- On the days in between, correlated activities and digital goodies will be available
- Includes audio narrations
- Each chapter includes an opportunity to "do" something that will unlock the next chapter
Marked for Adventure — This story about a browbeaten 14-year-old boy (who is bullied at home by both his father and younger brother) explores kickstarts an adventure saga spanning 49 novellas. In the case of our protagonist, Peyton Drake, he feels his homelife is so stifling that he has no choice but to escape through a portal to an interdimensional boarding school.
- Expect a blast to the past in this 25K word first installment of Pete's story, with 13 episodes releasing every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday beginning September 3, 2024 and continuing through his entire saga
- The story features embedded interactive links that take readers to associated content
- Includes audio narrations
- Growing Eager Readers per-chapter enrichment lessons are available for purchase and cover a variety of curricula and immersive activities
- The paid "premier" version includes coloring images, commentaries, a book club kit, and more
Whichever you choose (and you may choose both) we hope you will enjoy the journey with our main characters as they strive to find how they fit into their world.
