Josh is the only Jewish student in his middle school. When someone spray paints swastikas all over his school, he experiences a hate he never has before. Not even Josh's friends know he is Jewish, and for a while he thinks that might be best.
The school brings in a group of counselors who specialize in handling trauma to work with the students. They focus on getting to know each other and spreading kindness instead of hate. Josh finds the courage to tell everyone he is Jewish. The result is an increase in hate-related crimes
As Josh works through his fear and confusion, he decides to create the Do More Club. With the help of the trauma counselors, a teacher, and his friends, Josh comes up with creative ways to spread positive messages through the school. It isn't all smooth sailing, but Josh comes to appreciate friendship, family, and faith as he works to reduce the hate in his corner of the community.
Author Dana Kramaroff uses verse to tell Josh's story. This middle grade novel is great for discussion and action in a world where kindness doesn't always come first.
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