I am personally hosting a back to school sale on my book LOCKDOWN! for a limited time. This back to school sale is a great opportunity for your child (or grandchild etc.) to talk about school safety. This message is so important that I want to make it as affordable as possible for you. Since this is my personal sale, you can only get it through the link provided because I am working directly with my printer. I was encouraged to only limit it to one book per code, but I have decided to make it unlimited at this special price. Please purchase one for your 12+ loved one and donate one or a couple to your local library. My goal is to sell 500 during the sale and really start to foster conversations in our communities. Will you be part of the change to make schools safer?
LOCKDOWN! by Betsie Morris
My goal is not to make a ton of money so I can ride off into the sunset with a hefty early retirement. I actually have cut all but a dollar of my royalties to host this sale and the dollar that I earn has been used to promote the sale (I am out 100 dollars if it does not work. I hope I break even). So, why am I doing it? Because this conversation is so important! School shootings do not only affect the communities they happen in, but every single student in American schools.
HOW? Because every student has to sit under a desk roughly once a month from Kindergarten through 12 grade for LOCKDOWN! drills. That is over 100 days (3 months) each student has been exposed to the reality of a possible shooter.
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Now, before we go any further I want you to understand that this is not the fault of the teacher. Do not blame administration or the district either. This also is not the fault of the Department of Education.
To be blunt, the reason our children go through this is your fault. This is my fault as a voter and citizen. Up until now I have not done enough.
There I said it. You are not doing enough to keep children safe. If you are over the age of 18 you must vote and be aware of the individuals you are voting (or not voting) into office. There is also a pretty good chance you are not even aware of what happens during a LOCKDOWN!. That is why you need this book and you need to help spread the word.
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I have done the hardest part. I have literally put my money where my mouth is to get the conversation going and to foster a safer environment for our students. I have spent over $5,000 of my own money to write, hire a team to publish, and promote this book. I am fortunate enough to be able to do it because most teachers with no other source of income can not do that. Don't believe me? Google how much money teachers make in your state. I had to save and go without a few wants over the last 22 months to publish LOCKDOWN!.
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I am not telling you this so you buy LOCKDOWN! and I can make money. Realistically speaking I am going to lose money on this book. I knew that going into it. Children picture books are the lowest selling books on the market with the exception of poetry books. This sale by no means is going to pad my wallet.
But, if it can spark a few conversations that lead to a few people actively working towards a solution to keep our children safe, it is worth it. I did the hard work to get the ball rolling. Now my students and your children need you to keep the ball rolling. It is easy and cheap. For less than $9 you can purchase LOCKDOWN! and have two conversations. The first (and most important) is with your child or loved 12+ year old. Ask them about how they feel during these drills. Let them know they are seen and heard. This is so important to their mental and emotional well being! Second, have a conversation with another adult about it.
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Will you do this? Will you be part of the solution and help keep our kids safe?
