Stand Tall Against Bullying

About the Book

Matthew is one of the bravest eight year old boys you will ever meet. Unfortunately, Matthew is bullied at school; he is called names, spit at, and even has his lunch money taken away by a bully named Bobby. Matthew just wants to feel like he fits in and that he belongs somewhere, just like everyone else. But Matthew is extremely special and courageous because he never physically fights back; he knows what the right thing to do is, and that's telling people he trusts about being bullied. Matthew's story sends a powerful message to readers,"If we all stand together, bullying will end."

About the Author

Dennis Vanasse M.Ed. was born in Mystic, CT and is the second oldest of eight children. Dennis is the author of the children's books, "I Am Special Too","Stand Tall Against Bullying, and Everyone Belongs." He graduated from Anna Maria College in 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and received his Masters of Education in Special Education from Fitchburg State University in 1997. He is currently the Director of the Student Success Center and an Adjunct Professor at Anna Maria College. In addition, Dennis is a Special Education Department Head at South High Community School in Worcester, MA. He lives in Worcester with his wife Kerri, and his four children: Sarah-14, Katie-13, Matthew-12, and Tommy-8. Dennis' passion is working with special needs children and writing books to help educate adults and children about supporting each other.