Of Butterflies and Bullies
Jenny Dalton
Paperback
(Independently published, June 30, 2020)
Molly is ten and her life is about to change dramatically. During a tumultuous and unexpected experience at a new school, she learns that she has to find her own strength to carry on. This is a story of how it feels to be bullied and the inner transformation that occurs. It’s about best friends and frenemies. And it’s about being vulnerable and the power of our own minds to build us up and see us through tough times. The story is appropriate for tweens and teens, and a terrific read for adults as well. Ms. Dalton’s words are courageously accurate when expressing the wonder, doubts, and pleasures of being a child on the cusp of puberty. Molly’s quest for authentic friendship, love and acceptance will remind us all about the humanity of youth.In the spirit of Judy Blume's classic coming of age books, Of Butterflies and Bullies is a sincere story of how Molly learns that she has to find her own strength during a tumultuous and unexpected experience at a new school. It’s creative non-fiction, based on the author's life as a young girl. Jenny Dalton was so moved by her own explorations into how bullying impacted her life that she felt she should share her story. Her intention with Of Butterflies and Bullies is to both bring increased awareness to the passive qualities of girl bullying and to inspire young girls who may be victims to know they are not alone and transformation is always possible.