Stand Up. Speak Out. Be Brave.

Helping children stand up to bullying

Outnumbered Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit helping children stand up to and cope with bullying. We bring conversations about kindness into schools and communities through book readings, and share articles for parents and educators.

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Author Zachary Penan reading Outnumbered to a classroom of children

Our Mission

Help children recognize bullying, ask a trusted adult for help, and include classmates who feel left out. Parents and educators can start with the resources below; no purchase or donation is needed.

Start a Conversation

Read about listening to children, asking open-ended questions, and helping them talk about a difficult school day.

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Support a Classroom

Explore ways adults and classmates can respond when a child is being excluded or bullied.

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Read Together

Learn about school and community readings of Outnumbered, and contact us to discuss a possible visit.

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See the Work

Read our updates from Little Friends in Greenwich and the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester.

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In the community

See recent classroom visits, community events, and other updates from Outnumbered.

Zachary Penan reading Outnumbered to pre-k students seated on a classroom rug at Little Friends.

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Mentoring and Reading With Little Friends in Greenwich

We spent time with pre-k students at Little Friends in Greenwich, reading Outnumbered and sharing conversations about kindness.

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