Arts & Entertainment

Local Author Targets Bullying With Children's Book

"The Girl Who Wanted a Tail" is written by Mykah Montgomery, formerly of Castro Valley and now of Oakland.

 

Kids can be cruel to those who are different. 

Mykah Montgomery, who once lived in Castro Valley and still has family here, has written a book to help children to embrace their differences, love themselves and others. 

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"The Girl Who Wanted a Tail" is available online as a paperback or e-book.

The author says the book was inspired by her 8-year-old daughter Mylaan, and the lessons that she has tried to teach.

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"With bullying and mean behavior running rampant in our communities, it is important that our children have a code of conduct that promotes love and acceptance," Montgomery says.


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