El enojo está BIEN La violencia NO, written by Julie Federico and illustrated by Glori Alexander, is a thoughtful, much-needed addition to pre-school teachers’ and social workers’ libraries. With vibrant, TV-cartoon-like illustrations and simple, direct text appropriate for even the youngest children, this picture book explores the complexity and vitality of anger, and when it is appropriately expressed and when it is not.
True emotional intelligence is something recognized and respected but rarely taught and discussed, even among adults. The goal of this worthy project is to engage children in a safe, non-threatening exploration of complicated, often-frightening feelings. Federico lets kids know that anger is normal, though managing its expression can be complicated.
Clear language and child-friendly art invite a direct, straightforward examination of when anger is appropriate and how to safely express it through art, physical activity, tears. What’s not OK is hitting, biting, throwing and hurting. The book gently and clearly reminds its vulnerable audience that adults can find the journey just as tricky as children do. If an adult hurts a child or someone they love, Federico instructs her young readers that telling a trusted adult is a safe and right action for them to take.
Needless to say, this is complex emotional territory, and Federico’s tone is perfect: even, loving, simple, clear. Educators and caregivers may well find this a helpful tool in eliciting important conversations, and the book includes contact information for The National Domestic Violence Hotline and other respected sources of support.
Julie Federico
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Julie Federico was a middle school counselor before she began writing children’s services books. Her first book Some Parts are NOT for Sharing has sold more than 18, 000 copies in the first four years of publication. Julie is not afraid to tackle difficult social problems she has written about domestic violence prevention, child abuse prevention, friendship issues, and no school and violence prevention. Aside from being a best selling children’s author Federico’s books have received the following awards: Anger is OKAY Violence is NOT and Some Parts are NOT for Sharing won honorable mention at the New England Book Festival in 2014. Some Parts are NOT for Sharing, Algunas Partes No Son Para Compartir and Anger is OKAY Violence is NOT won a first place award at the Colorado Independent Publisher’s Association EVVY awards in May 2013.Some Parts are NOT for Sharing is being made into a movie for Amazon Studios. Release date 12.24.https://youtu.be/Lje M2c6PENs Federico’s books are unconventional and speak to a generation of children who need her message. She investigates difficult social problems and offers simple straightforward solutions.She has shared her important prevention message at; elementary schools, parent groups, Head Start programs, and The Shattering the Silence US tour. Julie Federico Children’s Service Author www.juliefederico.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENew children’s book demystifies school violence’Students Can Help Keep Schools Safe’ teaches children how to prevent, report school violence There were 38 school shootings in 2023 that resulted in injuries or deaths, according to an Education Week analysis Author, former middle school counselor and first responder at the 1999 Columbine shootings Julie Federico believes that the key to preventing school violence isn’t just in the parents and teachers, but the students.In Federico’s new book, ‘Students Can Help Keep Schools Safe: A Student/Teacher’s Guide To School Safety and Violence Prevention’ she presents school violence prevention in a manner that aims to reach children grades three through eight.Due to her experience with the Columbine shootings, Federico knows firsthand the effect that school violence can have on students and family members. Using her experience and background in psychology and counseling, Federico portrays violence in schools through the perspective of a child in her new book. She hopes this perspective will make her book not only relatable for young readers, but also of use to elementary teachers and parents alike.’Students Can Help Keep Schools Safe’ presents numerous scenarios, showing young readers what is normal and acceptable at school and what is not. Federico hopes her book will help instill a sense of duty and power in children, as she says in her book, ‘Reporting possible harm does not make you a tattletale, it makes you a hero.”Students Can Help Keep Schools Safe’By Julie Federico Softcover | 8.5 x 11 in | 28 pages | ISBN 9781490821016E-Book | ISBN 9781490821023Available at Westbow Press About the Author Julie Federico was a middle school counselor for 14 years before beginning her career as a writer. She has a master’s in counseling and educational psychology and was a first responder to the Columbine shootings in 1999. Her books ‘The Bad Guys’ and ‘Students Can Help Keep Schools Safe’ are dedicated to the victims of the Sandy Hook School shootings in Newtown, CT.EDITORS: For review copies or interview requests, contact:Tel: 1-866-928-1240Fax: 812-961-3133Available at Amazon, in Kindle Edition at Barnes & Noble and in Nook Book.Keywords:Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts Educational material Children’s / Teenage: General interest Children’s / Teenage: Personal & social issues Children’s / Teenage stationery and miscellaneous items Social & ethical issues Social welfare & social services Child, developmental & lifespan psychology Family psychology Early childhood care & educa