A Growing Impetus

Leaders around the world are mobilizing. They are speaking out, and writing about the broken divisions in our society.

Educational scholars and other community leaders are creating and endorsing materials that promote positive and healing messages.

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Book award groups and reviewers are more focused than ever on publications that promote kindness and understanding.

Parents, caregivers, and teachers are seeking out useful tools to teach communication skills and community-building (Social and Emotional Learning - SEL).

All of us together are charged with shaping the next generation to feel less isolated, less afraid, and less angry.

It is possible to head off hatred and bullying before they start.

Most importantly, we can demonstrate just how much fun getting along can be.