BOBBEE BEE: THE PROBLEM CHILD

by Eric D.Graham

Read the book all the children are "talking about!" and learn what's "In the Mind of Bobbee Bee The Hater!

He doesn't dress like the stereotypical NERD-"Steve Urkel". "Did I do that?"

Nor does he smile like Tiger Woods.

He doesn't even "Speak so well" like General Colin Powell.

You'll probably find him in the back of the classroom with a frown on his face with his baggy jeans hanging below his waist "rocking" an authentic, oversized Terrell Owens jersey with his hair uncombed like Rasheed Wallace while reciting the lastest lyrics of 5o cent's of "Many Man.. "

Due to the zero tolerance policy, however, he is subject to be suspended and expelled from school or put in "special education for the following simple reasons (SAD BUT TRUE):

1. He looked at me and made me feel uncomfortable
2. He rolled his eyes
3. He smiled when I disciplined him
4. He raised his voice
5. He muttered under his breath
7. I HATE the way he walks*
8. I HATE his baggy jeans*
9. I HATE his hair*
from The Color of Discipline Professor Skiba of Indiana University*(added)

Some educators believe that the best way to teach African-American males is similar to the military approach of break them down then build them up!" How unfortunate it is that so many African-American boys are having their "spirits" destroyed because teachers believe in that approach to education and classroom discipline.

Teachers, however, need to be aware that this angry, stone-faced child with the scowl on his face really wants to be (loved), hugged, smiled at, and encouraged ." quoted by educational consultant Jawanza Kunjufu.

These short, hard-hitting books are a wake up call for parents, teachers, social workers, judges, political leaders, and anyone who cares about the future of our children. Nothing is off-limits!

Go to www.authorhouse.com, www.bn.com, and www.amazon.com, and purchase "Larry Long Legs," "In the Mind of Bobee Bee"