The vast majority of grammar school children are really sweet and fun to be around, yet most high school kids are jerks. Something happens during middle school, I am not sure what-though I think puberty factors in. I am doing some work with elementary school kids again. It is extremely enjoyable.

In semi-related news, I discovered a really good children's book today. The artwork is outstanding, lots of painted photographs, that leave the focus of the picture untouched, excellent writing and a very cool story-line too. It is called Black Cat and is written by Christopher Myers. The story takes place in Harlem and Brooklyn, the book is written for inner-city children, though any child could appreciate it. The book references Bodegas and Graffitti. How cool is that? If you have kids or are into kid's books you should definitely check it out.