The Integrity Playbook: Honesty, Ethics, and Becoming a Person Others Deeply Trust For Young Readers Ages 8 to 13
Paperback
General Juvenile NonfictionSelf Help
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 30 2026
Pages: 68
Weight: 0.21
Height: 0.18 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Honesty, Ethics, and Becoming a Person Others Deeply Trust
What is the most valuable thing someone can say about you?
Not that you are the smartest.
Not that you are the most talented.
Not that you are the most popular.
But this:
I trust them.
In a world where shortcuts are tempting, promises are often broken, and doing the right thing is not always easy, The Integrity Playbook helps young readers ages 8-13 build one of life's most important qualities: character that can be trusted.
Through inspiring stories, practical tools, global wisdom, and real-life examples, this book teaches children how honesty, ethics, courage, fairness, accountability, and integrity shape every part of life.
INSIDE THIS BOOKChapter 1: What Is Integrity?
Discover the three foundations of integrity-Honesty, Consistency, and Alignment-and learn from Nelson Mandela's extraordinary example of integrity over 27 years in prison.
Chapter 2: The Power of Honesty
Explore different forms of dishonesty, the difference between brutal and kind honesty, and the courage of Wangari Maathai, who continued speaking truth despite persecution.
Chapter 3: Ethics-Knowing Right from Wrong
Learn three ethical frameworks, use the Ethical Decision-Making Compass, and discover how Malala Yousafzai chose courage over silence.
Chapter 4: Moral Courage
Understand how to do the right thing when it is difficult, risky, or unpopular through the stories of Rosa Parks, Raoul Wallenberg, Chiune Sugihara, Sophie Scholl, and Kailash Satyarthi.
Chapter 5: Keeping Your Word
Learn how trust is built, why promises matter, and how Greta Thunberg's commitment inspired a worldwide movement.
Chapter 6: Fairness and Justice
Explore equality versus equity, global justice traditions, and how Ela Bhatt fought for fairness for millions of workers.
Chapter 7: Accountability-Owning Your Mistakes
Discover the five elements of genuine accountability and learn from Jacinda Ardern's leadership during crisis.
Chapter 8: Integrity Under Pressure
Develop strategies for staying true to your values when facing peer pressure, temptation, and adversity.
Chapter 9: Building a Culture of Integrity
Learn how families, schools, and communities can create environments built on honesty, fairness, trust, and responsibility.
Chapter 10: Your Integrity Life Plan
Create your own roadmap for becoming a trustworthy and principled person using practical tools and daily habits.
- Dedicated [ AROUND THE WORLD ] sections featuring examples from India, Japan, Kenya, Sweden, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, Germany, Brazil, the USA, the UK, and ancient Greece
- Powerful tools including:
- Ethical Decision-Making Compass
- Commitment Checklist
- Equality vs. Equity Tool
- Accountability Framework
- Integrity Statement Tool
- Quick Reference Guide with all major tools
- Full Glossary of 24 integrity concepts from global traditions
- Personal Integrity Statement Signing Page
- Reflection exercises and practical activities throughout
More than a book about honesty, The Integrity Playbook is a guide to building character, earning trust, making wise decisions, and becoming the kind of person others can depend on.
Because talent may earn attention. Success may earn admiration. But integrity earns trust-and trust is one of the most valuable things a person can ever possess.
Perfect for children ages 8-13, parents, teachers, school counsellors, homeschool families, and anyone who wants to help young people build strong character, sound judgment, and lifelongAlso from
D, Jigna
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