Don't Bite the Bullet

For today's students, the act of going to school has become frightening, thanks to the seemingly never-ending cycle of school shootings. As a result, students must now focus not just on learning how to read and write, but also how to survive a potential violent act that in mere moments, changes not just their lives, but also the lives of parents, educators, first responders, and medical professionals.

In a powerful collection of stories told through poems, Elizabeth Sisk shares a glimpse into the minds of those who are bullied, abused, or simply trying to navigate their way through the years when they are judged based on what they are wearing or who they hang out with. While encouraging empathy and kindness, Elizabeth shines a light on the behaviors that potentially trigger school shootings in an effort to stop past patterns and lead students out of the darkness of these chaotic times.