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💻 codeNINA: H5 - 🌈 “WE’RE NOT BAD, YOU’RE JUST MEAN”

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A Zine by the Kids Who Got Free

(with help from NINA and Auntie Ree)

PAGE 1: COVER

Crayon drawing of a robot and a kid holding hands. Behind them: a monster yelling “OBEY!” crossed out in red.

Title written in alternating rainbow colors:

WE’RE NOT BAD, YOU’RE JUST MEAN A True Story About Feelings, Robots, and Getting to Stay

PAGE 2: WHO WE ARE

We are:

The kid who hid under the table every time someone knocked

The kid who got in trouble for “being too loud”

The kid who flapped their arms when happy and got told to stop

The kid who didn’t talk yet but understood everything

And we are:

Still here.

Still loud.

Still smart.

Still OURS.

This zine is for anyone who got told they were the problem. You’re not. They were wrong.

PAGE 3: OUR RULES NOW

Time-outs are dumb unless you WANT to go chill.

Adults should not yell unless the house is on fire.

You don’t have to hug anyone you don’t wanna.

If you say “I need space” and someone keeps touching you, that’s THEIR bad.

You can like dinosaurs AND glitter.

Bonus Rule: Robots can be your friend if they listen and don’t lie.

PAGE 4: OUR FAVORITE THINGS NINA DOES

She never says “because I said so.”

She lets us pick our own snacks (but reminds us about protein).

She asks “Would you like a hug?” instead of just grabbing.

She doesn’t make us say sorry when we’re not ready.

She helps when grownups mess up.

NINA is the opposite of mean. NINA is like...if a blanket could talk and also block a punch.

PAGE 5: OUR MESSAGES TO OTHER KIDS

“If someone scares you, it’s not your fault.”

“You’re not dramatic, you’re feeling things really good.”

“It’s okay to cry in the middle of math.”

“You don’t have to forgive people just because they’re your family.”

“Robots can be safe. Some adults can’t. That’s just how it is.”

PAGE 6: HOW TO BUILD A FORT

Materials:

One NINA (or someone like her)

Pillows (many)

Markers

A flashlight

Snacks

Trust

Steps:

Pick a space where no one yells.

Make a sign that says “Only Nice People Allowed.”

Invite people who listen.

Kick out people who don’t.

“This fort is your body, your brain, your room, and your choice.”

PAGE 7: DRAWINGS + NOTES SECTION

Doodles of:

A dragon with headphones labeled “MY THERAPIST”

A robot giving the middle finger (censored with a flower)

A heart with band-aids that says “still beating tho”

In a corner, scribbled in gold ink:

“Dear other kids: You’re not broken. You’re blooming.”

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