Green Beans: Rural America Girl

Lisa was proud of her name and her Italian heritage-until the afternoon she stepped onto the school bus. "Hey, Lisa Del Monte green beans!" a bully shouted from the back of the bus. In an instant, Lisa sunk down into her seat trying to hide from embarrassment as the entire bus erupted in laughter. Devastated and in tears, Lisa ran home wondering how she would ever ride the bus again. But her mother's comfort came with a shocking piece of advice and a conversation that would change her whole perspective. Green Beans is a touching story about a young girl facing a bully with an unexpected weapon. Can Lisa find the courage to follow the wisdom her mother gave, or will she take another path and allow the bully to steal her joy. Discover how a moment of mean-spirited teasing became a life-changing lesson in kindness, resilience, and true bravery.