Sage Stands Up is a story about a boy who learns about his "special job," to be an upstander for his friends, his school and his community. When Sage sees his friend getting teased on the playground, he isn't sure what to do. But a meeting with Mr. Matthews, his School Counselor, opens Sage's eyes. Sage Stands Up is a fresh new look at character education and bullying prevention, created by educators who have first hand knowledge of what works when teaching kids about these important issues. The book is illustrated in an eye-catching, mixed-media style that is a treat for both kids and adults.Sage Stands Up is a story about a boy who learns about his "special job," to be an upstander for his friends, his school and his community. When Sage sees his friend getting teased on the playground, he isn't sure what to do. But a meeting with Mr. Matthews, his School Counselor, opens Sage's eyes. Sage Stands Up is a fresh new look at character education and bullying prevention, created by educators who have first hand knowledge of what works when teaching kids about these important issues. The book is illustrated in an eye-catching, mixed-media style that is a treat for both kids and adults.