We Are All The Same Inside - The Blog

https://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=nD_iAANLVYo

Here a former graduate student from Touro College in the School of Education has her class show off their "Simple No-Sew Books with a Spine". This book-making activity and other project based learning crafts are in the "Paper, Scissors & Magic: How to Get Your Kids to LOVE Books". Enjoy.

We are pleased to share that Sherlie Matthews's new book -- "Half as Much" is NOW available. Sherlie Matthews, carved out a decades-long career as a singer, record producer and songwriter working with the likes of GOLD and PLATINUM recording artists and dozens more household names from the pop music pantheon, from Motown Records and beyond. The versatile vocalist has also been heard on the theme songs for the film “Mahogany” and the classic television shows “Wonder Woman” and “The Wonder Years.” At Motown, she was known as the go-to gal for pitch!

Matthews teamed up with the T.I.M.M.-E. (Tolerance in Multi Media Education) Company for “We Are All The Same Inside: 10th Anniversary Commemorative Single” and DVD, “The Inside Story” a few years back.

Now, you can purchase Sherlie's ebook from Amazon or Kobo:

http://www.amazon.com/Half-As-Much-ebook/dp/B007INO0M6/ref=sr_1_1?
s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1331341875&sr=1-1

http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Half-As-Much/book-
w6dIaPA4cE2MaMMkOLt3lQ/page1.html!

On September 25, 2011 the We Are All The Same Inside - Sage doll-making workshop and Timothy D. Bellavia '97 joined twenty-three other alumni, spanning almost 15 summers of art (and doll) making at Skowhegan. The diverse and various alumni performed throughout the sunny afternoon around the Socrates Sculpture Park in Long Island City, New York.

Art Direction: Wayland-TIMM-E

Music Composed by: Sherlie Matthews

Editing: HK Cut

Voice Over: Walter O"Neil

Special Thanks to: Skowhegan Alumni, Socrates Sculpture Park and staff, NYC Cultural Affairs, Thomas Lanigan Schmidt, Walter O'Neil, Jacob Kafka, Jayne A. Pierce

Dedicated to: Tomie DePaola '55

Peace Celebration: Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation

Date: September 3, 2011

Art Direction: Wayland-TIMM-E

Editing: HK Cut

Music Composed by: Sherlie Matthews

Still Photography: Timothy D. Bellavia, Jayne A. Pierce

EXTRA Special thanks to Dr. Jeni Stepanek, Ph.D.


9/11 For Our World Campaign
Read it. Share it. Live it.
www.mattieonline.com (less info)

I am SO happy that the Sage / WAATSI doll-making workshop was acknowledged by Lisa Dawn Miller. http://talentspotlightmagazine.com/?p=3975

http://www.mattieonline.com/Foundation_advocates2011.htm

http://oprahsangelnetwork.org/stories/529-were-all-the-same-on-the-inside

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jm7rtovkLLY

http://eeminorities.blogspot.com/2011/06/eem-is-first-youth-initiative-in.html

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact: Anna Indelicato Public Relations Management aindel@weareallthesameinside.com (718) 551-6105

AFTER RETURNING FROM WEST AFRICA TIMOTHY D. BELLAVIA AWARD WINNING CHILDREN’S AUTHOR AND EDUCATOR IS CONTINUING HIS LIFE LONG MISSION TO CELEBRATE COMMON HUMANITY - GLOBALLY.

New York, NY – May 24, 2011 – Today, Timothy D. Bellavia award winning children’s author / illustrator, educator and founder of The T.I.M.M.-E. Co. Inc. is celebrating our common humanity worldwide. During a recent visit in Sierra Lorne he made stops in Freetown, Lungi, Pepel, Lunsar, and Makeni and visiting five schools including: Hope Day School and the Marc Bolan School of Music and Film. When asked about his trip Timothy D. Bellavia said, “I have never been prouder to be an educator in my entire life, all the students I worked with throughout my trip had such a strong desire to learn, which made me feel even more passionate about educating the underserved.”

Mr. Bellavia traveled to Sierra Lorne with singer / songwriter Gloria Jones as part of The Light of Love Foundation. During the scheduled We Are All The Same Inside ® workshops, the acclaimed children's book and accompanying Sage doll were distributed to the children of Sierra Leone by artist and educator himself . The Sage doll-making workshop celebrates a message of tolerance among all peoples while also embracing each other’s differences. Bellavia himself has toured over a hundred schools over the last decade, using his props to teach human diversity to children, and picking up many awards along the way.

For the trip to Sierra Leone, Bellavia collected school supplies, and educational materials from Sesame Workshop, The Fashion Center and Bellavia’s own We Are All The Same Inside ® Sage doll-making workshop based in New York City.

Last year the Sage doll-making workshop celebrated a landmark ten years. To mark the anniversary, Bellavia teamed up with singer, songwriter and former Motown Records producer Sherlie Matthews to bring music to the Sage doll-making workshop. The collaboration resulted in the release of "We Are All The Same Inside: 10th Anniversary Commemorative Single” - which ranked nationally on children's music listings as did a special DVD, “The Inside Story.” Both media formats were shared and distributed to several educators of Sierra Leone.

About the T.I.M.M.-E. Company Inc.

T.I.M.M.-E. Company Inc. was founded in 2000 by Timothy D. Bellavia. The company’s first publication earned a Christopher Award nomination, and an opportunity to present the doll-making curriculum on the International Day of Tolerance at the United Nations. In 2004, the New York City Department of Education awarded Mr. Bellavia's T.I.M.M.-E. Company a contract. Over the past decade, The T.I.M.M.-E. Co. Inc. has collaborated with the non-profit organizations Sesame Workshop, Core Knowledge, LeAp, Materials for the Arts, Project Aspire, We Are Family Foundation, S.P.R.C. among others.

About Timothy D. Bellavia

Timothy D. Bellavia is an award-winning children's author, illustrator and educator with a M.F.A. from Pratt Institute. Bellavia’s art has been exhibited throughout the United States. Currently, he teaches in the School of Education & Psychology – Graduate Division at Touro College in New York City. Bellavia is the author of several children’s picture books. Bellavia is the recipient of the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture's Fellowship Grant (1997), Principal for a Day (2002), and Y.A.I. (Young Adult Institute) Teacher Recognition Award (2003).

Web site(s): http://www.weareallthesameinside.com, http://www.timothydbellavia.com.
COPYRIGHT ©2011

Read this Q&A article via Gloria Jones' Light of Love Foundation. special thanks to sherlie, Janie, Gloria and Suzanne Gee.

http://marcbolanschool.wordpress.com/the-motivator-vol-3-%e2%80%93-nov-2010/

Award winning children's author, illustrator and educator, Timothy D. Bellavia says the only way to stop bullying and harassment of any adolescent or teen student is to teach diversity and tolerance at a young age. "The recent epedemic of hazing, beatings and the suicide of Rutger's University Freshmen Tyler Clementi is just devastating. His death is a reminder of how even in these seemingly progressive times - students think its okay to harass, humiliate and torment their peers because of they are seemingly different, but we are indeed all the same inside." According to a report, "More than 85 percent of teen students report of being harassed because of their sexual or gender identity, and more than 20 percent report of being physically attacked."
The Brooklyn Historical Society will host the 10th Anniversary edition book, CD & DVD launch party and Sage doll-making workshop on October 24, from 1 PM to 3 PM that will feature an exclusive, anniversary edition of the Sage doll that are all numbered and stonewashed specifically for this celebration. The Brooklyn Historical Society is located at 128 Pierrpont Street in Brooklyn Heights, NY.

All of the Sage dolls created for this event will honor notable people connected to Brooklyn. Participants of all ages, races, religions, creeds, genders, orientations will then have the chance to create their own Brooklyn Sage doll with hair, yarn, leather, rhinestones, beads and more! The event filled afternoon will also include a read aloud, book signings and special a musical performance by LOUIE.

Bellavia, author of "We Are All The Same Inside" series has devoted his life to spreading the message of acceptance. He too, was bullied as a teenager for being different. "Like many teens growing up; I lived for a day where I could exist without being tormented or harassed. Luckily, I was able to escape that by moving to Brooklyn and New York City - where human diversity is embraced." Bellavia created a diversity workshop where participants create dolls to recognize that despite our differences, ultimately - "We Are All The Same Inside."The reissued 10th anniversary edition of We Are All The Same Inside® includes a brand new, eye-popping cover and the original 32-page story, featuring the lovable and recognizable alien, Sage. Additionally, the book contains rare and unseen images, paper doll patterns and lesson plans that educators can use in their classes and parents and/or guardians can use at home to further illustrate the book's message.

Over the past decade, Bellavia has led hundreds of workshops in classrooms, museums, and colleges across the country. We Are All The Same Inside ®, the book and accompanying Sage doll, was created by artist and educator Timothy D. Bellavia, to celebrate a message of tolerance among all peoples - while also embracing each other's differences. Bellavia himself has toured over a hundred schools over the last decade, using his props to teach human diversity to children, and picking up many awards along the way. Bellavia has also collaborated with Sesame Workshop, We Are Family Foundation, and the NYC Culural Affairs.

For more information go to:

http://www.brooklynhistory.org/ OR http://www.weareallthesameinside.com/

Dear WAATSI follower(s):



More saddened to learn from blog follower Anna Indelicato that this month the tally of "bullycide" related teen suicides has reached a total of six. What is going on? My inner poly fiber is breaking.



Regardless what your politics or beliefs are - everyone deserves to be accepted and feel comfortable OR just simply "be". This is where tolerance is indeed better than being scapegoated or humiliated until one is driven to sadness or utter despair where no hope is left.


The following video/song link was written by my favorite singer, songwriter and former Motown records producer- Sherlie Matthews.

http://http//www.youtube.com/user/timothydb?feature=mhum#p/a/u/1/x2rawGoS3pc

Peace,

Sage