We Rise Up Strong

A movement, one song at a time

Nobody should have to stand alone.

A song made with Curtis became a school conversation. That conversation became kids singing together. We Rise Up Strong turns that into a community where every student knows they are seen, supported, and strong.

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Free resources for parents, teachers, and schools.

  1. 01Alone

    Some kids stand by themselves, and some stay quiet to stay safe.

  2. 02Seen

    Someone notices. A song, a voice, a moment that says “I hear you.”

  3. 03Supported

    Friends, teachers, and families stand with them.

  4. 04Strong

    Every kid finds the courage to speak up and stand tall.

  5. 05Together

    The whole room sings. Nobody sings alone.

Alone becomes together, one voice at a time.

The story

A song for anyone who has ever felt alone in a room full of people.

Dan Roeder created the song BullyProof from ideas shared by his friend Curtis Scofield. When Dan asked Curtis what character he would be, Curtis, who loves baseball, chose a lion in a Kings uniform, and Julie brought his puppet and lion versions to life. Curtis lip-syncs the song in the film. The film was produced using multiple AI tools across the vocals, images, and video clips.

Now they are bringing it into schools, so kids can learn it, sing it, and talk about what it means to stand up for each other.

We rise above, we never hide. Lyric from the song BullyProof.
Portrait of Dan Roeder Presenter

Dan Roeder

Musician and teacher. Chief Academic Officer at The David Z Foundation. Created BullyProof from Curtis's ideas, and travels the world bringing music and his teaching to schools and communities.

Portrait of Curtis Scofield Co-creator

Curtis Scofield

Co-created the song and is a central voice of this mission. When Dan asked what character he would be, Curtis chose a baseball-loving lion, the brave lion you meet at the end of the film. He lip-syncs the song in the video.

Curtis's personal story is shared only after he reviews and approves it.

Portrait of Julie Todd Partner

Julie Todd

Company partner, JULDD LLC. Creator of the We Rise Up Strong storybook, which she wrote and illustrated, and of the coloring book and the stickers in the shop. She also created the film's characters and scenes, including Curtis's puppet and lion, drawing on the Singalingables characters she and Dan created for JULDD Media.

The film

BullyProof

Play it, sing it, and share it with the kids in your life.

Curtis's scenes are his own lip-sync performances.

School program

Bring We Rise Up Strong to our schools.

A ready-to-run assembly and classroom program. Dan leads the session. Your school gets the slides, lyric sheets, discussion prompts for every grade band, a teacher guide, and follow-up activities.

ListenThe karaoke video plays. Students follow the words.
TalkShort, guided conversation about being seen and supported.
StandStudents stand tall, take a breath, and find their courage.
SingThe whole room sings the chorus together.
  • 1
    Assembly deckEditable slides with speaker notes for Dan or your staff.
  • 2
    Discussion promptsReady-made questions for K to 2, 3 to 5, 6 to 8, and 9 to 12.
  • 3
    Lyric sheets and videoPrintable words and the karaoke film for every classroom.
  • 4
    Teacher guidePreparation, session timing, activity sheets, and a parent note.

Request a visit

Tell us about your school. We will confirm availability and follow up to plan the visit. Requesting a visit does not commit your school to anything.

Bring We Rise Up Strong to our schools

Program pricing is shared on the request form. Nothing here promises outcomes. The program helps schools start a conversation.

Resources

For students, teachers, and parents.

Start with the material that fits your role.

Teachers

Teacher guide, grade-band discussion prompts, and a plan for the week after the assembly.

Coming soon

Parents

How to start the conversation at home, what to say when your child shares something hard, and where to find help.

Coming soon

We Rise Up Strong Schools

Every participating school earns a pin.

Starting fresh: schools across the country, and eventually around the world, will earn a gold pin here as they take part.

  • Your school?Open. Bring the program to your school and earn a pin.
  • InternationalComing later.

Pins are added only after each school confirms participation in writing. School names appear only with the school's permission.

Press and media

Tell the story with us.

Press kit

Logos, the film, photos, and a one-page program overview. Available on request while we finalize materials.

Request the press kit

Interviews and partnerships

For features, sponsors, districts, and nonprofits, contact the team and we will reply with the right person.

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Hear the story, page by page.

The We Rise Up Strong storybook, all 46 pages, narrated out loud. Press play and listen together at bedtime, in the car, or in the classroom.

$3.99one time, yours to keep
Buy the read-along How it works

Free for schools. Teachers, just ask us about the school code.

Why families love it

  • Every page read aloud, in order, start to finish
  • Plays on any phone, tablet, or computer
  • No app to install, opens right in the browser
  • The same story as the film, from Alone to Together

Shop

The We Rise Up Strong shop.

The book, the stickers, and a free coloring book. Everything here carries the same story into your home and classroom.

Print-your-own stickers

All twelve designs, one instant download. Print them at home or school, as many as your classroom needs.

We Rise Up Strong sticker: Julius and the lion giving thumbs up

We Rise Up Strong

Julius and the lion, thumbs up. Our anthem in sticker form.

Choose Kindness sticker: Julius giving a peace sign

Choose Kindness

Julius flashes a peace sign. The message that started it all.

Stand Up Speak Out sticker: the lion pointing at the viewer

Stand Up. Speak Out.

The lion points at you. For lockers, notebooks, and courage.

Be a Buddy Not a Bully sticker: Julius and the lion fist bump

Be a Buddy, Not a Bully

The fist bump. A playground promise between friends.

The Printable Sticker Pack

Print-ready sheets (Letter and A4) and individual PNGs that also work with Cricut and Silhouette Print Then Cut. Licensed for your home or one classroom. Paper stickers are not waterproof, so notebooks, folders, and lockers are their best home.

Launch price $1.99
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We Rise Up Strong animated book cover: the lion, Julius, and Poppy Puff on the baseball field

We Rise Up Strong, Read-Along Edition

The BullyProof storybook, all 46 pages, narrated page by page. Read and listen any time, on any device.

$3.99

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How the read-along works

We Rise Up Strong Coloring Book

29 pages of courage, kindness, and standing strong, ready to print and color. Our gift to you.

Free

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Tees, hoodies, and wristbands are coming soon.

Storybook

A storybook for kids and families.

Coming later. Built on the same journey as the film, from Alone to Together.

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