Gold medal winner of the 2015 TAZ Awards for Children’s Literature in Pittsburgh, PA, Don’t Label Me addresses bullying on a deeper level. Schools claim zero tolerance to bullying but a policy won’t stop the subtle ways children exclude or ‘label’ others - keeping them separate or at least making them feel that way. Don’t Label Me opens the dialogue for children to express their discomfort and helplessness regarding their situations. Don’t Label Me is a first step toward realizing the issues and healing.

…If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself … You are a child of the Universe no less than the trees and the stars, you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the Universe is unfolding as it should… Desiderata; Max Ehrmann

Accepting yourself with all your quirks is the first step to self-esteem. Sandra Miller Linhart’s book, Don’t Label Me is a true asset for parents, schools, teachers, and counselors in guiding children down the positive and empowering path of loving who they are and being who they want to be.