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But what saddens me is that Sue just didn’t get it. If she did, she would have realized that all she had to do was ask. We would have gladly given her a free copy of our book if it meant that much to her son. In fact, if Sue told us she and her son were hungry we would have feed them. If she told us she didn't have enough gas in her car to get home, we would have filled her tank. But instead, she lied.

Sue might have stolen our book, but she didn't steal our faith or commitment. You see, Sue might not get it, but there is a chance her son does. Maybe, that little boy doesn't have many books. Maybe, when that little boy reads our book, he will be entertained. Perhaps he will remember our message, or share story with another child. Maybe, just maybe, our book will inspire him to read more, or more importantly, help him to hold his head high if he comes face to face with a bully.

I can only hope for that little boy's sake, that his mother's intention was pure, that this was an isolated incident. If Sue conducts her life with a chip on her shoulder, lying, cheating and feeling entitled, what chance does her child have?

If she could not afford to purchase a book for her child, Sue had other options. Of course, she could have told truth, borrowed book from library, or reached out to a local chapter of First Book. First Book is a national non-profit organization. It's sole purpose is to promote literacy and to give children from low-income families opportunity to read and own their first new books. According to statistics on their website, in last three years alone, First Book has provided more than 20 million new books to children in need throughout hundreds of communities nationwide.