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Mia and the Courage to be kind
Mia and the Courage to be kind
4 pages
Author: Emily Johnson
FRIENDSHIP
BULLYING
KINDNESS
SCHOOL
SUPPORT
Summary
Mia starts at a new school, Greenwood Elementary, feeling nervous and unsure about making friends. At lunch, a girl named Jasmine teases Mia for sitting alone. Mia feels embarrassed and upset as Jasmine continues to bully her about her clothes, interests, and more. Mia notices another student, Ethan, who is also teased by Jasmine for his love of drawing. Mia decides to befriend him, sitting with him during lunch. Mia and Ethan become close friends, supporting each other and ignoring the bullying. Other students start joining them, and the teasing lessens over time. One day, Jasmine approaches Mia and Ethan, asking to sit with them. Mia agrees, showing that kindness can help change even a bully’s heart. Mia learns that standing up to bullying doesn’t always mean confrontation but can be about showing kindness and staying true to oneself. Through her courage, she changes the dynamic in her school, bringing kids together. Ending Message: Mia’s journey teaches the value of kindness, friendship, and the ability to change negative situations with compassion.
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