Standing Up is a movie based on one of the most popular Young Adult novels of all time and is directed by D.J. Caruso. The movie follows the journey of two kids who get bullied as part of a vicious summer camp prank. Their adventure together really starts to take off when they decide to band together and no longer be victims, but instead they decide to stand up!
This is a great family friendly movie that has a positive anti-bullying message that your whole family can enjoy sitting together to watch and join in on conversation about. Standing Up hit store shelves on August 20th so check your local Walmart to get your hands on a copy, or enter right here for your chance to win your very own!
Did you know that more than 160,000 U.S. students stay home from school each day from fear of being bullied? (Pacer.org)
Be sure to also check out the blog app above which features the Do You Stand Up To Bullies? quiz. Not only can you see where you stand in bullying situations, but you will also get some handy tips and tricks to help deal with bullies. You can also use the blog app to take the Anti-Bullying Pledge. Print off the pledge and even get your family in on it as well! Sign it and pin it where you can see it and have it as a reminder.
Giveaway Time!
Prize: (1) Lucky reader of Textbook Mommy is going to win the Standing Up DVD signed by director D.J. Caruso.
Details: Open to U.S. Residents ages 18 years and older. No P.O. Boxes. Winner will have 48 hours to respond to winning email or an alternate winner will be selected. Entry is via Rafflecopter form below.
Giveaway Ends: August 30, 2013 at Midnight EST
Disclosure: I did not receive any form of compensation in exchange for this post. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% my own and are not a result of any outside influence. Textbook Mommy is not responsible for prize fulfillment.
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