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kileyrae:

afrobella:

This book is called “Not Fat Because I Wanna Be” and it was written by LaNiyaha Bailey, a 6 year old girl who has been bullied at school because of her weight. 

She tells her own story on NPR: http://www.npr.org/2011/03/15/134566074/6-Year-Old-Author-Fights-Stigma-Of-Child-Obesity

The Root writes about it here: http://www.theroot.com/buzz/not-fat-because-i-wanna-be

I can identify with LaNiyah’s story so, so much. And I hope her book helps to inspire other kids who are experiencing this particular pain, and lets other kids know that bullying is NEVER OK.

the fact that an innocent little girl was bullied enough to write this breaks my heart, but i do hope she can find strength and confidence to overcome it by helping others who are going through the same things she has.

I feel so sorry for this little girl, but I think it is wonderful that she decided to write a book at such a young age. I truly hope that kids and adults pick up this book and read it.