Tina Levine
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Tina Levine earned a master’s degree in regular and special education and taught for twenty-five years in public schools. She is married and the mother of three amazing, successful men. Each day she feels blessed to have healthy grandchildren.
In addition, Tina is a proud member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). Her love for the physical and mental benefits of yoga led her to become a certified yoga instructor, which has influenced all aspects of her life for the last forty years. Tina’s affinity for writing goes back to her childhood. She and her dad wrote poetry to each other even into their adult lives. Their writing relationship and deep love for her dad, continues to inspire her to write from her heart and soul. Whether it is poetry, fiction, or even non-fiction, she creates prose inspiring the reader to be the best version of themselves. She still recalls from childhood the pain of being called four eyes and, at times, being socially excluded. That’s when Tina became consciously aware of bullying for the very first time. As a classroom teacher for twenty-five years, she has observed children and adults bullied. All of these experiences have inspired her book, “Better Than A Bully: Carrot Top’s Surprise.”
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Better Than A Bully: Carrot Top's Surprise
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Children's Fiction
MOM'S CHOICE AWARDS HONORING EXCELLENCE, GOLD LEVEL 2020 Meet Annie (aka Carrot Top), a girl bullied at school, in real-time, as we watch her dealing with a bully and bystanders. What is it about this girl that makes her so resilient? Tina Levine designed this fictional chapter book to include humor and a mystery in both school and neighborhood settings. Overall, readers will find themselves laughing, tearing up, and excited to read each new chapter about a student being bullied. Throughout this tightly woven story, one learns about Annie's unique strength to overcome life's traumas. Don't miss the turnaround day where transformations begin to ensue for each of the relatable characters. Whom do you think the heroes will be at the end of this book? Readers are finding poignant messages for all ages in "Better Than A Bully..." They are amazed by illustrations that bring the characters to life! Parents and professionals reading with children can use provided questions for each chapter as a springboard for discussions on this prevalent topic, as well as a list of resources offered at the end of the book. 
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Tara is a popular fourth-grade student. Through her voice, we learn that Carrot Top (Annie) is not popular at all. She is often bullied by her fellow classmates, especially Aaron, known as Ace. Carrot Top has a unique way of handling being bullied.
There will be several surprises and even a mystery. At the conclusion, the reader will understand why Carrot Top has more to concern herself with than an annoying bully. Tara will go through several transformations that demonstrate challenges bystanders contend with socially. Justin, Aaron, and Lexi find out why it is best to be "Better Than A Bully."
Better Than A Bully: Carrot Top's Surprise is for ages 7-11. The author brings to light the roles of the bully, the bullied, and the bystanders. Using humor, intrigue, and drama, Tina weaves a story that continuously engages readers and those listening to it.
Parents, teachers, and social workers can use the questions provided for each chapter to stimulate discussions on this prevalent topic.
There will be several surprises and even a mystery. At the conclusion, the reader will understand why Carrot Top has more to concern herself with than an annoying bully. Tara will go through several transformations that demonstrate challenges bystanders contend with socially. Justin, Aaron, and Lexi find out why it is best to be "Better Than A Bully."
Better Than A Bully: Carrot Top's Surprise is for ages 7-11. The author brings to light the roles of the bully, the bullied, and the bystanders. Using humor, intrigue, and drama, Tina weaves a story that continuously engages readers and those listening to it.
Parents, teachers, and social workers can use the questions provided for each chapter to stimulate discussions on this prevalent topic.
