The Theory of Adaptation
Born with a visible facial difference, Regina enters public school and forces her classmates to choose between comfortable ignorance and radical kindness.
Why This Story Matters
This story helps your child understand the profound difference between being a bystander and an 'upstander' when witnessing bullying. It cultivates empathy for peers with physical differences and demonstrates how a single act of courage can positively shift the social dynamics of a group.
Characters
RRegina
LLiam
JJason
MMr. Harrison
SSarah