Mentoring and Reading With Little Friends in Greenwich

We recently had the chance to spend time with pre-k students at Little Friends in Greenwich, Connecticut. The visit centered on mentoring, reading, and creating space for children to talk about kindness, empathy, and the importance of caring for one another.

Zachary Penan seated on a classroom chair while reading Outnumbered aloud to pre-k students gathered on a rug at Little Friends in Greenwich. — Reading *Outnumbered* aloud during the visit to Little Friends.

Sharing stories with young students is one of the best ways to start early conversations about friendship, inclusion, and the confidence it takes to stand up for others.

Zachary Penan smiling while surrounded by pre-k students during a mentoring visit at Little Friends in Greenwich. — Gathering with students after the reading to connect and talk together.

Zachary Penan holding a copy of Outnumbered next to an anti-bullying display during the Little Friends visit. — Wrapping up the visit with *Outnumbered* and anti-bullying materials on display.

We are grateful to Little Friends for welcoming Outnumbered into the classroom and helping us share this message with young learners.