When Emily-Anne Rigal was in elementary school, she was bullied for being overweight so severely that she had to transfer schools. Inspired by her experiences, she founded the non-profit WeStopHate.org to help others share their experiences with bullying by posting videos to YouTube and help foster good “teen esteem.” In the process, her organization garnered nearly 1 million views and the support of Meryl Streep and Lady Gaga, among others. As teens across the country head back to school, it is the perfect time for a discussion on how to combat bullying and increase understanding and tolerance on American campuses. In FLAWD, Emily-Anne helps readers change their perspective and see their flaws in a new light.