I hate when people gossip. That is why I like this story so much. You rock, Arizona!
—April, Age 10, Texas
 

The same thing happened to me just after I read Arizona's story. But just as Arizona said, I ignored them. And guess what? I could not have felt better!
—Niki, Age 15, New Jersey
 

That is true. You you have to be careful what you say around other people, including the gossiping meanies of the school. Just forget about what they said and move on with your life.
—Tiffany, Age 10, Texas
 

I love it!
—Emma, Age 6, Maryland
 

I think that if girls are bullying you, you should tell a teacher or just go over to them and say, "I don't think that it's right for you to go behind other girls' backs and talk about them."
—Liyah, Age 14, Tennessee
 

Arizona is right. It can be weird how people can be popular and mean enough to tell everyone about everything.
—Grace, Age 10, Massachusetts
 

This story really taught me about how I can tell secrets to my friends. Once, I had to tell my friend my secret because I promised. Now, I really know it's OK to keep things to myself.
—Katie, Age 9, Texas
 

Hey, 'Zona! I feel very sorry for you.
—Alicia, Age 11, Kansas
 

I love this story! Lavender was pretty mean.
—Keziah, Age 10, Texas
 

I know exactly how you feel, and I've been through many of these kinds of problems. The best thing to do is ignore it. That's all you have to do because once they see you don't care, they will stop. It has happened to me so many times, so don't get angry, even when they do talk about you. I wish you luck!
—Asma, Age 11, Minnesota
 

That is so good. I love that story. I feel the same way, too, so you are not the only one!
—Tatiana, Age 9, Texas
 

I used to have that problem, too.
—Ilana, Age 11, New York
 

Ignore them! Don't let it bother you, and don't do it back because you are a better person then they are.
—Rosemary, Age 10, Texas
 

I know how this could hurt your feelings, but I think that you should focus on learning and getting good grades. Ignore the rumors!
—Nopealey, Age 10, California
 

That is sad, Arizona.
—Dakota, Age 9, Texas
 

I don't like people who gossip!
—Yuiko, Age 11, Hawaii
 

There is a lot of gossip at my school. If you even talk to a boy, then by the end of the day, people will think you both really like each other!
—Sarah, Age 11, Texas
 

When somebody says something mean about me like that, I feel sad.
—Sarai, Age 8, Kansas
 

Arizona, listen. If I were you, I would just focus on who your real friends are. Don't pay attention to people who are gossiping. Just try to ignore them.
—Keven, Age 10, Massachusetts
 

I have bossy people in my class, too.
—Olivia, Age 9, Florida