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character in action

Welcome to "Character In Action," where we explore how character traits shape the world around us through films, books, and TED Talks. Character is not just a concept; it's a living force that influences our daily lives and can be found in the media we love and view every day. Join us on a journey to discover inspiring stories that showcase the best of human nature and exemplify the character traits we admire. We have titles for all ages to enjoy!


Continue scrolling to unlock the transformative potential of character-driven content.

"INTEGRITY" in action

This month, we celebrate the character trait of Integrity, which is the commitment to honesty, fairness, and doing what’s right, even when no one is watching. Integrity is the foundation of trust. It guides our choices, strengthens our relationships, and inspires others to lead with character.


Living with integrity means standing by your values, keeping your word, and taking responsibility for your actions. It’s about consistency between what we say and what we do. Through films, books, and TED Talks, we’ll explore powerful examples of characters who embody integrity... people who choose truth over convenience and character over compromise.


Together, let’s discover how integrity shapes who we are and how we can make a lasting, positive impact by choosing what is right, every day.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

“The Name Jar” by Yangsook Choi

“Emmanuel’s Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah” by Laurie Ann Thompson & Sean Qualls

“The Day You Begin” by Jacqueline Woodson

“The Day You Begin” by Jacqueline Woodson

“Emmanuel’s Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah” by Laurie Ann Thompson & Sean Qualls

“The Day You Begin” by Jacqueline Woodson

“Emmanuel’s Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah” by Laurie Ann Thompson & Sean Qualls

“Emmanuel’s Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah” by Laurie Ann Thompson & Sean Qualls

“Emmanuel’s Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah” by Laurie Ann Thompson & Sean Qualls

Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019)

“Emmanuel’s Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah” by Laurie Ann Thompson & Sean Qualls

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019)

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019)

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019)

Abominable (2019)

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019)

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019)

MIDDLE/JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

“The Crossover” by Kwame Alexander

“Inside Out & Back Again” by Thanhhà Lai

“Inside Out & Back Again” by Thanhhà Lai

“Inside Out & Back Again” by Thanhhà Lai

“Inside Out & Back Again” by Thanhhà Lai

“Inside Out & Back Again” by Thanhhà Lai

“Harbor Me” by Jacqueline Woodson

“Inside Out & Back Again” by Thanhhà Lai

“Harbor Me” by Jacqueline Woodson

Life of Pi (2012)

“Harbor Me” by Jacqueline Woodson

Whale Rider (2002)

The Karate Kid (2010)

HIGH SCHOOL & ADULTS

“An American Marriage” by Tayari Jones

“The Mountains Sing” by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai

“The Mountains Sing” by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai

“The Mountains Sing” by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai

“The Mountains Sing” by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai

“The Mountains Sing” by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai

“The Night Watchman” by Louise Erdrich

“The Mountains Sing” by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai

Erin Brockovich (2000)

The Blind Side (2009)

He Named Me Malala (2015)

He Named Me Malala (2015)

He Named Me Malala (2015)

Bryan Stevenson: We Need to Talk About an Injustice

Bryan Stevenson: We Need to Talk About an Injustice

Bryan Stevenson: We Need to Talk About an Injustice

2025 CHARACTER-DRIVEN CONTENT

Welcome to our 2025 archive of character-driven content, curated by Orangeburg County Community of Character. Below you will find downloadable reference files of our Character In Action Collection.

Integrity In Action - October 2025 (pdf)Download
Respect In Action - September 2025 (pdf)Download
Responsibility In Action - August 2025 (pdf)Download
Positivity In Action - July 2025 (pdf)Download
Flexibility In Action - June 2025 (pdf)Download
Creativity In Action - May 2025 (pdf)Download
Fairness In Action - April 2025 (pdf)Download
Cooperation In Action - March 2025 (pdf)Download
Resilience In Action - February 2025 (pdf)Download
Patience In Action - January 2025 (pdf)Download

Click here to review our 2024 recommended TED Talks

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2024 CHARACTER-DRIVEN CONTENT

Below you will find our curated resource guide for our 2024 Character traits.

2024 Character In Action Curated Resource Guide (pdf)Download
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