Abstract:
This children's book, entitled Butterfly Wishes (Marl osas Es erantes) is a bilingual story about sexual abuse. Its purpose is to teach children to seek guidance if they have been sexually abused, and to prevent that abuse from happening entirely. Also included in this project are an informative brochure, resources, and material that inspired the author to create this work. The brochure instructs parents, teachers, and caregivers on the ways to prevent sexual abuse and explains the lessons behind the actual text. It also includes internet, phone, and textual resources designed to help the reader learn more about the topic. Inspirational materials include internet resources, poetry, and past coursework. Together, it is an accumulation of the author's undergraduate career including a psychological aspect, a creative overtone, and a focus on children; these are the areas covered in the author's major, extracurricular activities, and internship.
