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Direct connections to what our students leaders sometimes feel; beautiful text! excellent text for class discussion

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Direct connections to what our students leaders sometimes feel; beautiful text! excellent text for class discussion

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SR: When I feel like I don’t matter to someone, I walk away... I walk far away, and close myself off to that person.

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If I feel like I don't matter, I will usually withdraw, become quiet, & not bother.

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When someone that I don't matter , I remind myself of what I bring to the table in my personal and professional life. 

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When someone that I don't matter , I remind myself of what I bring to the table in my personal and professional life. 

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such a powerful story-plan to share with students.

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such a powerful story-plan to share with students.

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~LB

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When someone/something makes me feel like I don't matter I say something. 

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When someone/something makes me feel like I don't matter I say something. 

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This text will give the students a sense of pride when engaging in the text. It is reaffirming.

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I think the text was powerful and important for children to here.  Makes you think about how our students even view the books we use in school.  Can they relate

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I think the text was powerful and important for children to here.  Makes you think about how our students even view the books we use in school.  Can they relate

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I go into acting.  I either talk about how I feel with the person or find another route to make sure my voice is heard.  TM

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I stop, think and wonder why that person did or said what they did. I wonder is it me or is it them

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I stop, think and wonder why that person did or said what they did. I wonder is it me or is it them

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That's when I shut down, tune out, and stay silent because it is difficult to change an opinion in that moment.  AC

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That's when I shut down, tune out, and stay silent because it is difficult to change an opinion in that moment.  AC

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I enjoyed reading the text.  It  is very important for us to know that we matter in this world.

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I enjoyed reading the text.  It  is very important for us to know that we matter in this world.

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do my own thing, don't engage with that person

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do my own thing, don't engage with that person

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When someone makes me feel as if I don't matter,  I reflect on the situation, myself, and let it go.

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When someone makes me feel as if I don't matter,  I reflect on the situation, myself, and let it go.

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Initially you feel hurt and disappointed. Then, you will verbalize you hurt and discomfort. Eventually you just consider it a lesson learned and move on

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Remember who I am at my core, the values instilled in me.

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Remember who I am at my core, the values instilled in me.

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jb

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I walk away when I don't feel like matter.

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Nice way fro students to hear they MATTER in a different form than just being told their special. Hearing that you are made up of matter and came from the earth and the queens, and chiefs and ancestors that thought of you is powerful for students to hear and believe.

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Nice way fro students to hear they MATTER in a different form than just being told their special. Hearing that you are made up of matter and came from the earth and the queens, and chiefs and ancestors that thought of you is powerful for students to hear and believe.

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It has a powerful message, everyone matters and you should never let anyone tell you otherwise. 

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It has a powerful message, everyone matters and you should never let anyone tell you otherwise. 

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When someone makes me feel like I don't matter the initial feeling is a sting, it hurts hearing it or feeling it even if it is not true. Then I have to think about why I think I matter and surround myself with people who believe I matter as well. Need to focus on the positive and not the negative. 

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When someone makes me feel like I don't matter the initial feeling is a sting, it hurts hearing it or feeling it even if it is not true. Then I have to think about why I think I matter and surround myself with people who believe I matter as well. Need to focus on the positive and not the negative. 

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SR: The story contains a powerful message draped with beautiful illustrations. I feel the illustrations give a cushion for those very heavy, implied, difficult themes.

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Powerful story and shares many points we should consider addressing in the classroom with our students.-SA

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The little boy in the text bares some resemblance to our students. Its nice to see a book that captures this. 

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The little boy in the text bares some resemblance to our students. Its nice to see a book that captures this. 

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I think about the person's actions and try to reevaluate what was sad or done. Then, I will address it.

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I think about the person's actions and try to reevaluate what was sad or done. Then, I will address it.

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SW

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The text was relevant and direct.  The illustrations really drove home the feelings the author intended to stress.  AC

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The text was relevant and direct.  The illustrations really drove home the feelings the author intended to stress.  AC

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Thinking/Feeling Stage - making connections to my students and how they might need this book to reaffirm identity and speak to their concerns

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Thinking/Feeling Stage - making connections to my students and how they might need this book to reaffirm identity and speak to their concerns

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jb

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It weighs on me. - SA

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A great book that helps to build self esteem, and pride in family given names .

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This was a powerful text with both words and illustrations;

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This was a powerful text with both words and illustrations;

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I would basically TRY to ignore the person if possible, but also make MYSELF known

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I would basically TRY to ignore the person if possible, but also make MYSELF known

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They all need to know how important they are. This would be a great book to share with our students. The visuals and words will engage them 

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They all need to know how important they are. This would be a great book to share with our students. The visuals and words will engage them 

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Great way to ask students if they ever felt like they don't matter in school.

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you as a person have to decide how much weight you will give this matter you are in charge of how you react

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you as a person have to decide how much weight you will give this matter you are in charge of how you react