Boy bullied over his love of books gains 150,000 Instagram followers

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March 2, 20206 yr

Boy bullied over his love of books gains 150,000 Instagram followers

By Annie Lord

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Callum Manning, from South Sheilds, Tyne and Wear, created an Instagram account to review books.

The 13-year-old was left “devastated” after other pupils at the school began to mock the reviews in a group chat he had joined.

“I don’t tend to cry that often but I think that was the first time in a while I’ve actually cried,” Manning told PA Media.

After hearing about the incident, his sister Ellis Landreth tweeted: “Can’t believe how awful kids are.

Full Story: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/callum-manning-instagram-bullied-malorie-blackman-books-a9367766.html

March 3, 20206 yr

Don't worry, kid. When you are being successful with your quality university degree in your chosen profession, they will be cleaning up in a very different way.

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