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    Greta Grace: A Story About Bullying and Self-Esteem | Book Spotlight

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze2 Mins Read Ages 9-12 Novels for Kids and Teens Social Emotional
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    Greta Grace: A Greta Grace Gibson Story About Bullying and Self-Esteem
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    What’s worse than being invisible? Being noticed by the school bully.

    “Greta Grace manages to skillfully walk a very delicate line between realistic depiction and a sensitive discussion of the subject, making the book an extremely important resource for parents and educators wanting to open a dialogue with young people about the subject.”

    —Lexie Fox for Readers’ Favorite – 5 star

    About the Book

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    Greta Grace: A Greta Grace Gibson Story About Bullying and Self-Esteem

    Written by Joanna Quinn

    Ages 9+ | 190 Pages

    Publisher: Emerald Lake Books | ISBN-13: 9781945847448

    Publisher’s Synopsis: What’s worse than being invisible? Being noticed by the school bully.

    Greta Grace likes her life. She isn’t the most popular girl in school-some days she even feels invisible-but she gets good grades and stays out of trouble.

    She has a best friend in Samantha and a grandmotherly neighbor who is never too busy for a chat. Her mom can be a bit overprotective, but Greta Grace doesn’t blame her. Being a single parent probably isn’t the easiest job in the world.

    When her longtime crush finally starts noticing her, Greta Grace thinks her life might even be perfect.

    But when a merciless bully takes aim at Greta Grace, her carefree existence suddenly ends.

    Who ever knew that school could be so hard?

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    About the Author

    Joanna O’Reilly Quinn can usually be found learning something new to teach teens. As a former middle school teacher, founder of Super Empowered One, and life coach, it is no surprise that her middle-grade fiction book, Greta Grace, weaves some teachable moments into her character’s very relatable experiences. Think, middle school… Ahhh!Through her company, Super Empowered One, Joanna teaches kids how to access their confidence, happiness and power, so they can live their best life. Joanna loves writing, the ocean, a good run, and living in Fairfield, Connecticut, with her husband and two kids. Visit her at superempoweredone.com to learn more about her coaching services and Greta Grace.

    If you’re interested in having Joanna conduct a program for your group or come speak to your students, you can contact her at emeraldlakebooks.com/quinn and superempoweredone.com/.

    Joanna Quinn

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    19 Comments

    1. Heather Swanson on September 20, 2021 12:11 pm

      I have 3 teenager grandchildren.

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    2. Cheryl Bomar on September 20, 2021 1:44 pm

      This would be awesome for my grand kids. We all should getalone and be nice to everyone. Stop bullying!!

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      • Melissa Roller on October 15, 2021 2:01 am

        I was bullied in Jr high and high school. It is a cause that is near and dear to my heart.

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    3. Simone Spector on September 20, 2021 5:52 pm

      I have a Greta that could really learn from this book!

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    4. Barbara on September 20, 2021 6:03 pm

      This would be an excellent book for my sons classroom.

      Reply
    5. Kathleen K on September 21, 2021 9:10 pm

      My daughter would really enjoy this book!

      Reply
    6. Linda Gawthrop on September 22, 2021 3:44 am

      Such an important message especially with the start of school.

      Reply
    7. vickie couturier on September 22, 2021 5:11 am

      I have some teenage grandsons

      Reply
    8. Jeannie Pratt on September 30, 2021 12:37 pm

      My daughter would enjoy this book. Thanks for this giveaway

      Reply
    9. Pam Seigel on September 30, 2021 1:05 pm

      I would love to have this book in our school library.

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    10. Gina Ferrell on September 30, 2021 1:52 pm

      I would love to win this book because every middle school child and parent needs this book.

      Reply
    11. Kirsten Payne on October 1, 2021 12:29 pm

      Its so important to teach your children about bullying it happens way to much in school and in life as adults as well

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    12. Brittany Gilley on October 6, 2021 6:47 am

      I would love this for my nieces!

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    13. Amanda Ellis on October 15, 2021 8:11 am

      I would love to win this giveaway so my daughter and I can read this together.

      Reply
    14. NANCY on October 15, 2021 4:33 pm

      Cute cover

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    15. Debra Branigan on October 17, 2021 4:36 pm

      I have a granddaughter who should read this novel. Thank you for the chance.

      Reply
    16. sandra on October 20, 2021 8:57 am

      i want to win this so that my child will not cower like i did/do and feel empowered

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    17. Debra Branigan on October 20, 2021 1:41 pm

      Thanks for the chance. I am excited to possibly win this as it sounds like a very good book.

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    18. Susan P. on October 20, 2021 9:27 pm

      Bullying and self-esteem are important things to talk about.

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