Character Grit Acknowledgement is a vibrant collection of poems designed to EMPOWER and INSPIRE children of ALL AGES. This book aims to cultivate essential character-building skills while celebrating the beauty of inclusivity and diversity. Each poem is a beacon of encouragement, urging readers to embrace many positive themes such as resilience, compassion and the power of individuality.

Each poem in this book tells a story. It can serve as a valuable handbook for character building in schools. Students who have faced stigma and have experienced trauma can find hope through reading and discussing these poems. Teachers can utilize these poems to promote equity and inclusion for all students. Parents can also use the poems to raise awareness in their children, as they themselves become more aware of certain issues within our systems. System leaders can employ these poems to build capacity and as a point of reflection.

The poems in this book are intended to inspire and can benefit nearly anyone. Be creative in how you use them. You may read them for your own meditation and inspiration, speak them aloud, or even sing them as songs. However you choose to engage with them, seek meaning and maintain an open mindset for change.

PRAISES FOR "CHARACTER GRIT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT"

"It's truly a joyful read!" -Errol Lee, Author, Singer, Songwriter "Equity and inclusion resonate throughout the poems." -Debi Lavine, Retired Elementary Principal "A major game-changer in assisting school guidance counsellors and others engaged in stimulating the mental health of children." -Dr. Balfour Spence, Professor "A catalyst for positive change...for anyone committed to personal and social excellence." -Pauline Christian, President of Educational Foundation for Children's Care Canada