They Called Me Burnt Head Collard Greens: A True Story About Overcoming Bullying

by Maxine Thomas Davis

Overview

Maxi was born a perfect baby girl, but a terrible accident left her burned and scarred. Her family never talked about the scars, and soon Maxi forgot all about them.

When Maxi went to school, she had a kind and thoughtful teacher, and no one pointed or stared or called her bad names. Then, her family moved and matters at Maxi's new school were totally different. On the very first day, the students acted like Maxi was a monster. They called her Burnt Head Collard Greens.

Young Maxi shows us how it feels to be different because of a physical defect. She shows what it feels like when a teacher is silent, and what can happen when a teacher steps in to make the bullying stop. Above all, Maxi shows us how, with courage and a teacher's help, it can all get better.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781961302754
Publisher:	Mission Point Press
Publication date:	07/23/2024
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	7 - 12 Years

About the Author

Award-winning artist and United States Air Force National Guard veteran Maxine Thomas Davis, was born in Meridian, Mississippi. She started her art journey at age six, drawing and painting on the walls of her parents' home. In middle school and high school, she honed her skills by creating portraits of her classmates.She eventually put her artistic pursuits on hold while she raised her family. Asked to create a mural for her church, her passion for art was reignited and she pursued a degree, studying fine arts and graphic design. Specializing in graphite pencil illustration, Maxine has illustrated nine books. Burnt Head Collard Greens, an emotional account of her childhood, is her tenth and her debut as an author. She has three daughters and seven grandchildren.