Sonali, Gwen and Chrissa Are Stronger Together

Chrissa Stands Strong film.

       Chrissa Marie Maxwell and her collection were released on January 1, 2009. An accompanying direct-to-DVD film entitled Chrissa Stands Strong based on her story premiered January 5 and became available for purchase the next day. Chrissa's books and DVD focus on peer bullying issues. Chrissa is portrayed by actress Sammi Hanratty. Both books are written by Mary Casanova. In a break with tradition for this product line, Chrissa's collection included two additional "best friend" dolls: Gwen Thompson and Sonali Matthews, neither of which had a separate collection. 

• 'Chrissa Stands Strong' movie trailer
• There is One Book about Chrissa Maxwell by Author, Mary Casanova

Research Themes In Chrissa Maxwell Books Online:

Speak Out Against School Bullies:

• Stop Bullying on the Spot: USA government website
• Bullying Prevention by NASP
• edutopia - Bulling Prevention and Here
• Pacer's National Bullying Prevention Center
• Child Facing Bully Troubles
• How To Lose A Friend In One Day - A Film About Friendship

Soup Bowl Fundraisers:

• How to host an Empty Bowls Fundraiser to Fight Hunger
• Empty Bowl 2013 and Empty Bowl fundraiser

Homeless Children of America

• On The Edge: Family Homelessness in America
• 20/20 Diane Saywer My Reality: A Hidden America
• Invisible People by Mark: the stories of America's homeless people

Valentines Day Celebrations for American Girl Doll Fans:

• Our Valentine Doll Crafts at This Blog
• Our Valentine's Day Index at Thrifty Scissors
• Saint Valentine's Day Coloring Pages from The Crayon Palace

Swim Teams for Kids:

• 10 Hidden Benefits of Swimming
• Why Teaching Water Safety Helps Kids To Be Better Swimmers
• 11 life lessons that swimming taught me

Raising Llamas:

• LANA Youth Citizenship Medallion and The American Miniature Llama Association
• Why Do People Raise Llamas?

Fan Videos for American Girl Dolls: Chrissa, Sonali, and Gwen:

• Opening Sonali Matthews - a mini review by starryeyeschick - The first American Girl doll of Indian Heritage (from India)
• 'Homeless' American Girl Doll
• A homemade doll bed for Chrissa and a curious little brother