On September 15, participants in 81 countries will be making their mark by celebrating International Dot Day. Exploring the themes of creativity, bravery and self-expression, The Dot, is a story of a perceptive and caring teacher who reaches a reluctant student who thinks she can’t draw by encouraging her be brave enough to “just make a mark and see where it takes you”. The book celebrates creativity, bravery, self-expression, and cooperation.

Students from Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary School are pictured with their artistic displays of self-expression. Laura Bova is their art teacher.