<p>By Craig Pomeranz</p> <p>I am reaching out to parents journalists and educators.&nbsp; After reading and tweeting several stories on bullying gender roles and autism I think it is important to keep this conversation going.&nbsp; I was guided to your DignityUSA site and thought you would be interested in my new children's book <em>Made by Raffi</em>. I am proud of the attention and reviews it is receiving but especially the conversation that the book is generating on embracing our differences.</p> <p>Inspired by a true-life incident <em>Made by Raffi</em> is the story of a little boy who likes to knit and sew; at first he is teased for his hobby but in the end he becomes a hero to his class.&nbsp; Recently released in Chinese and Korean <em>Made by Raffi</em> is now published in eight languages and eleven countries by UK publishers Frances Lincoln. Award-winning artist Margaret Chamberlain is the illustrator.<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p>I wrote the book to support young boys and girls who are perceived as different because of their appearance or hobbies. It is a funny colorful book with a serious message and will interest those who care about promoting diversity and embracing our differences as well as all children seeking to fit in.</p> <p>A donor has given 75 books to the Archdiocese of New York Catholic schools for all of their libraries.&nbsp; <em>Made by Raffi</em> is shortlisted for the <a href=https://littlerebelsaward.wordpress.com/2015/04/08/eight-little-rebels-have-been-shortlisted/>Little Rebel Children's Book Award!</a></p> <p><em>Made by Raffi</em> is available on&nbsp;<a href=http://www.amazon.com/Made-Raffi-Craig-Pomranz/dp/1847804330 target=_blank>Amazon.com</a> and <a href=http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/made-by-raffi-craig-pomranz/11211287>Barnes and Noble</a> as well as other sites around the world.</p> <p>Craig Pomranz<br /> Follow me on Twitter - @CraigPsings and @MadeByRaffi<br /> <a href=http://www.CraigPomranz.com>http://www.CraigPomranz.com</a></p>