RUSSELL: The Kid Nobody Wants to Be Around
There’s one in every school—a kid nobody wants to be around. Russell was that kid. He didn’t realize he could be so annoying, and the pain he felt from the other kids’ rejection was palpable. That changed when one lone boy came to Russell’s birthday party and took the time to care. RUSSELL: The Kid Nobody Wants to Be Around offers readers a fresh perspective on navigating friendship and reminds us that everyone deserves to have a friend.
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RUSSELL: The Kid Nobody Wants to Be Around is ultimately a heartwarming story but does not shy away from the pain a kid can feel when nobody likes them. It only takes one person to make a difference.
Author Diane Young-Rodney is a freelance communication specialist and former television journalist who has been working with elementary school children for nearly a decade. Her passion for children’s well-being has led her to tell stories that educate, entertain, and inspire kids. Diane received her bachelor’s degree from the University of the West Indies, Mona, and her master’s from Central Connecticut State University in Media and Communication. Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, she now lives in Connecticut with her husband and two creative and active children.