For two years, Fringe Benefits, a coalition of theatre artists, youth, educators and parents, have been working to concoct Cootie Shots, a unique assortment of plays, songs and poems that promote tolerance and celebrate diversity by presenting role models of people of many different races, cultures, classes, genders, abilities, sexual orientations, religions, ages, and appearances. In all, Cootie Shots is comprised of fifty 2 – 15 minute educational pieces for Elementary School audiences (Kindergarten – 6th grade). The lessons include: Love is what makes a family and Children should study whatever subjects interest them and choose career paths unhindered by gender stereotypes. The cast of characters includes: Mother Nature, Rapunzel, Rosa Parks, Cesar Chavez, Harvey Milk, Susan B. Anthony, The Statue of Liberty and more! Full color illustrations throughout.