Cool Calvin's No Bandanas for Me - Staying Gang Free

This is the only anti-gang children's book of its kind and probably the best-selling self published children's book ever with more than 50,000 sold since '05. In 2008 NYC Schools purchased 9,600 in a single order. The Cool Calvin books can be found in most major school districts nationwide and is available in Spanish. It has a fourth grade readability and is ideal for grades 3 to 5.

# of pages
48

What are readers saying about this book

"I was stopped in the hall by one of our Intervention teachers who shared how enthusiastically our students have been reading your books. She expressed amazement that she has actually had to ask students to put your book away, since that’s all they want to read. She has noticed many of the 3rd through 5th graders reading No Bandanas for Me and her excitement was evident. Several of our parents applauded us for purchasing your book for our students since they recognize that gang activity is a growing problem in this community. I am pleased that your book is available to touch young lives. Thank you for writing your book and thank you for patiently working with our school so that we could make this worthwhile purchase. Have a great day! Louis Barnett, School Social Worker"

Louis Barnett/Social Worker

Brehm Elementary School

Baltimore City Schools


“It really speaks to our kids and lets them know there are alternatives to gang life.”

Constance Frazier

Assistant Superintendent

Orange Board of Education

Orange, New Jersey

Who did you write this book for?
Any youngster who is romancing the idea of becoming gang related.

How did you come up with the idea for this book?
I once lived down the street from a funeral home that had a gang-related funeral every month. I decided to use my talent to help combat this epidemic killing our black boys.

What do you want readers to take away from this book?
This book tells kids about the perils of being gang-related.

How can readers purchase a copy?
www.coolcalvin.com 

How can readers find you on facebook?
Author Ralph Burgess

If you have a book special you want readers to know about, include it here. 
Anyone purchasing No Bandanas for Me or Cool Calvin's Solutions for the Many Faces of Bullying will receive the first book in the Cool Calvin series, The Learning Adventures of Cool Calvin, for free.

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