Breaking the Paddle book launch party.

A book launch party for Breaking the Paddle: Ending School Corporal Punishment was held October 30th at the Audubon Center in Columbus Ohio. Seventy guests attended and fifty books raced off the shelf!

Dr. Jack Conrath, emcee of book launch

Bob Fathman told his story about his daughter’s paddling.

A restaurant gift card raffle was enjoyed by guests.

Nadine Block, author

Book launch guests.

Autographing books

Guests signed in on paddles just as many children are made to do after having been paddled.

Display of books