Originally I was going to write a story about bullying in and out of school. Then I realized that bullies bully because they're insecure about themselves and their current living situation. One reason for insecurity is the current state of our country. Bullies could be living with their parents struggling to put food on the table or unemployed and unable to pay the monthly mortgage or rent. Of course not all bullies do what they do just because they feel insecure.
On another note about the topic surrounding the story, homelessness is a major issue in the U.S and around the world. In NYC especially there a lot of unsheltered citizens living on the streets or in the subways. In NYC, there are approximately 3,111 according to an annual study conducted by volunteers all around NYC. That number is up 34% from last year or 783 people.
Being surrounded by all these people in a city of 8 million, I decided to compose this book based on my encounters with my dad with a homeless man at the 7th Avenue Train Stop in Brooklyn. My dad never brought food because the man was never always there, but gave him a buck or two and asked how he was doing and how he felt. Things like this can make the world a better place for everyone.
