CJ, Eva, Zoe, Jax, and Ryan are all thrilled to be working on the school play...until CJ's diva-fied behavior makes Eva's life miserable and her friends uncomfortable.

With the help of their school counselor, CJ's friends discover they have the power to stand up to CJ's bullying. Together they learn how to be upstanding bystanders and transform their school environment to a place where bullying is not tolerated.

Includes a "Note to Readers" with practical strategies for standing up to bullying behavior and practicing kindness.

From the book:

Dear Reader,

Imagine you notice one kid picking on another in the cafeteria. The mean words the first kid hurls
make you feel uncomfortable, so you:

A. Walk away; it's none of your business.
B. Watch and maybe laugh along--hey, you don't want to get picked on too.
C. Say something to the kid who's acting mean; you've got this.
D. Get an adult.
E. All of the above.

Unfortunately, imagining this is possible because everyone has been a bystander. No one likes to watch or receive unkind treatment; and most people don';t like to act mean--yet it happens daily! Life would be better if people didn't mistreat others, but few of us realize we possess the power to reduce these situations.

If we try to act as upstanding bystanders shielding others from cruelty while practicing kindness, then we will transform every environment we enter just like the pebble. Are you ready to Shield Up?