Robin Washington Banks Li'l Jasmine's Sticks & Stones

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Bullying has become an uncomfortable experience for many schoolchildren. When Lil Jasmine receives hateful text messages and disparaging remarks on her social-media sites because she wouldnt help some students copy her answers on the end-of-year assessment exam, she turns to her teacher, Ms. Robbins, for help.Ms. Robbins explains to Lil Jasmine that she is a victim of cyberbullying and works with her to devise a plan that will raise awareness about cyberbullying and offer tips on how to avoid it and deal with it. The message of this story is sticks and stones may break your bones, but words will never hurt you if you have a strong character.