THE RIPPLE OF RED SILENCE

Juliana loved Mondays. Art class was her sanctuary — the one place where she felt free, seen, and whole.

Then the whispers started.

The cruel drawings. The vandalized bike and locker. The name-calling. The online posts with hundreds of likes. Sometimes it came with laughter and pointing. Other times it was silent exclusion — being completely ignored, erased, invisible.

Juliana had become the target.

Lucas and Hannah have always known that bullying is wrong. But speaking up? That's easier said than done. What if they become the next target? What if staying silent makes them just as guilty?

As they struggle with their choices, they begin to realize: silence can be just as loud as words.

The Ripple of Red Silence is a powerful, heart-driven story for middle grade readers that explores the reality of bullying — in hallways, bathrooms, and online — and the extraordinary courage it takes to break the cycle.

Because kindness and cruelty, much like ripples in water, both spread.

The question is — which ripple will you choose?

Perfect for readers ages 9–13. A powerful classroom read and conversation starter about bullying, bystander courage, accountability, and the power of kindness.