Malik Likes Mayonnaise
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At the end of the school day, Malik's feelings were hurt, and he was ready to go home. He put his head down on the desk and waited for the dismissal bell to ring. At three o'clock, "Ding, dong, ding, dong," sounded the bell. Malik did not line up with his classmates. Instead, he ran out of the building to be the first one on the school bus. Malik slouched down in his seat to hide from everyone. He felt like disappearing.
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After a long summer break, Malik is ready for the third grade. He’s sad his best friend Dallis isn’t in his class, but they see each other during lunch. One day, though, something bad happens. The tallest kid in Malik’s class tries to take his lunch, but Dallis stops him.
Malik is embarrassed but tries not to show it. At home, he cries and wishes he had money for better sandwiches. The next day at school, Malik gets picked on again for his mayonnaise sandwich, and it doesn’t seem like there will be an end to his bullying.
When a bully gets in trouble, things can change---which is when Malik makes a new, very unexpected friend.
Here is a story about bullying to help children understand their actions and discourage those behaviors. Malik Likes Mayonnaise is a way to begin teaching kindness.
About the Author
Regina Lewis-Ward, a native of Brooklyn, New York, is a collaborative partner with the National Campaign for Grade-Level Reading and former councilwoman with the City of Stockbridge, GA. She started a not-for-profit, A Place Matters, Inc., to focus on achieving better educational outcomes through literacy and art.
Regina works as an adjunct professor and currently serves as a GA State Representative focused on early learning programs. Malik Likes Mayonnaise is her second book; she is also the author of Jason Keeps a Secret. Regina holds a master’s degree in political science and enjoys spending time with family and friends.