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Monday, March 21, 2011
Bullying is Not a Rite of Passage!
Middle School is hard enough without bullying and most bullying takes place in grades 6-8. On a daily basis an average 160,000 children miss school because they fear they will be bullied if they attend classes. Monthly, an average 282,000 students are physically attacked by a bully. These statistics are alarming. Selected below are books, videos, and websites which offer tweens real-life solutions on bullying. Tackled are myths and truths about bullying such as bullies are not only boys but girls as well. Questions such as What is bullying? How do you deal with a bully? What if I'm a bully? and What are the consequences of cyberbullying? are asked and answered. Philosphies on bully prevention, anti-bullying programs, and suggested readings and websites are presented so tweens know that Bullying Is Not A Rite of Passage!
References
School Bullying Statistics - The ABCs of Harassment. (n.d.). EzineArticles Submission - Submit Your Best Quality Original Articles For Massive Exposure, Ezine Publishers Get 25 Free Article Reprints. Retrieved March 21, 2011, from http://ezinearticles.com/?School-Bullying-Statistics---The-ABCs-of-Harassment&id=4616664
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Casey Heynes Video Interview with A Current Affair
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-5jktFu4iE
Video Details
On March 14, 2011, 15-year old Australian Casey Heynes fought back against his bully and it was all caught on a mobile phone video which has since spread like wildfire across the world. This YouTube video is a copy of the Sunday March 20, 2011 broadcast of the show, A Current Affair. The broadcast shows the first interview with Casey Heynes and his feelings on the world wide attention this altercation has received. Heynes told Australia's A Current Affair that years of being a victim finally caught up with him, and he just snapped. This bullying started in elementary school and he had hoped things would change when he got to high school, but instead, they got worse. After his friends left him, he was alone and isolated and contemplated suicide. Now, even though he was suspended for a few days, he has no regrets because this torment is finally over.
Review
I admit that I was one of the millions who copied the YouTube video and placed it on my Facebook page. I was proud of Casey for standing up against years of bullying. As an educator and a parent, I don't condone fighting, but in this case, I see nothing but self defense. Of course, now the bully is an easy target for hate mail, taunting, as the tables have turned and the vicious cycle has begun. Where were the administration, the teachers, and the parents all of these years, and why was nothing done? Without education and positive role models, bullying will be pushing so many kids over the edge. This is a great video to share with tweens as they can see the true story and the affects it has on all those involved.
xEtHaNzz. (2011, March 20). Casey heynes full interview on aca. [ Video File ]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-5jktFu4iE.
Video Details
On March 14, 2011, 15-year old Australian Casey Heynes fought back against his bully and it was all caught on a mobile phone video which has since spread like wildfire across the world. This YouTube video is a copy of the Sunday March 20, 2011 broadcast of the show, A Current Affair. The broadcast shows the first interview with Casey Heynes and his feelings on the world wide attention this altercation has received. Heynes told Australia's A Current Affair that years of being a victim finally caught up with him, and he just snapped. This bullying started in elementary school and he had hoped things would change when he got to high school, but instead, they got worse. After his friends left him, he was alone and isolated and contemplated suicide. Now, even though he was suspended for a few days, he has no regrets because this torment is finally over.
Review
I admit that I was one of the millions who copied the YouTube video and placed it on my Facebook page. I was proud of Casey for standing up against years of bullying. As an educator and a parent, I don't condone fighting, but in this case, I see nothing but self defense. Of course, now the bully is an easy target for hate mail, taunting, as the tables have turned and the vicious cycle has begun. Where were the administration, the teachers, and the parents all of these years, and why was nothing done? Without education and positive role models, bullying will be pushing so many kids over the edge. This is a great video to share with tweens as they can see the true story and the affects it has on all those involved.
xEtHaNzz. (2011, March 20). Casey heynes full interview on aca. [ Video File ]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-5jktFu4iE.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Stop Cyberbullying Website
Website Details
This website was created by the corporation Wired Kids and is headed by Parry Aftab and the Wired Kids Inc. boards and committees. Parry Aftab is a security, privacy, and cyberspace lawyer, as well as an author and child advocate. She is considered a world wide leader in the area of online safety and child Internet education. This group was awarded the President's Service Award from the White House and Points of Light Foundation. Stopcyberbullying.org provides children ages 7-17 years old and parents and caregivers information on cyberbullying. Sections offer details on what cyberbulling is, how it works, why people cyberbully, how to prevent it, how to take action, and what is the law against cyberbullying. There are also different icons that have information divided into age groups, parents and caregivers, educators, and law enforcement. Kids can also download a game called Alex Wonder Kid Cyberdetective to help stop cyberbullying.
Review
This was such an easy to use website and it had a great simple interface with little distraction. All of the information was updated and factual as well as witty and appropriate for the different ages. I loved that aside from the important bullet points, sections were also broken down by age group. This allowed each age group to obtain information that was at their level, received information that pertained to them, and subject matter than interested them. Both parents and their children can search this website together and have starting points to engage conversation. Some subjects offer short quizzes and scenarios that open up kids and parents to conversation in a non threatening way. The icing on the cake was the downloadable game that appeals to the tween group and my daughter found it fun, easy to use, and got important points across about the dangers of cyberbullying.
Interest Age/Reading Level
7 years old- Adult/ 7 years old-adult
WiredKids Inc. (2011). Stop bullying. Retrieved from http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/contact_us.html.
Mean Chicks, Cliques, and Dirty Tricks: A Real Girl's Guide to Getting Through it All
Book Details
This book is an ultimate survival books for bullies, backstabbing, and drama. Dr. Karres is a well known girl guru who has helped hundreds with tween and teen issues. In this book, Dr. Karres has interviewed over 1,000 tweens and teens and talked with them about topics such as bullying, mean chicks, cliques, and how this affects their life, education, and future. Included are first hand accounts, quotations, quizzes, fill in the blank questions, and quick fixes to every day problems that tweens face.
Review
Again, I wish this book was also written for boys because it is fantastic. Readers will be drawn to the first hand accounts, quirky language and straight to the point answers. Dr. Karres brings the seriousness of this hard subject down the the level of understandability to tweens and teens. Cyberbullying is also touched upon and both Facebook.com and Myspace.com are shown as drama makers if used inappropriately. Readers will not be subjected to sugarcoated faux made for television stories, but will be able to relate to real life accounts of kids just like them who are going through similar things.
Interest Age/Reading Level
9-12 years/ Tween
Karres, E. (2010). Mean chicks, cliques, and dirty tricks: A real girl's guide to getting through the day with smarts and style. New York: Adams Media Publishing.
We Want You to Know: Kids Talk About Bullying by Deborah Ellis
Book Details
Author Deborah Ellis collected more than 30 personal accounts of bullying taken straight from the mouths of children ages 9-13 years old. These kids have overcome being bullied, know someone who has been bullied, or have been a bully themselves and have shared their stories in this book as a part of an anti-bullying campaign in Canada. Bigger questions are asked such as why do educators and parents just stand by and let the bullying continue, and what makes a bully start bullying. The writing in this book is great for kids and for adults, and both will feel a deep connection to their stories.
Review
Katie stays home, Adam is beat up all the time and Amanda hides in the school closet during lunch to hide from a group of girls who call her ugly and fat. All of these first hand accounts are written about in this book created from author Deborah Ellis. The scenarios have real names, ages, locations, and pictures posted which gives readers a sense of intimacy. Readers will find at least one story that they can relate to and this book would be a great resource in classroom and library discussions. Although these stories are disturbing and distressing, it is a great book to share with children who are being bullied or are in fact, bullies themselves.
Interest Age/Reading Level
9-12 years old/tweenEllis, D. (2010). We want you to know: Kids talk about bullying. Canada: Coutea Books.
Stand Up for Yourself and Your Friends: Dealing with Bullies and Bossiness and Finding a Better Wa
Book Details
This is a great book for tween girls to use to spot bullying, stop bullying, and to speak out against it. This book is an easy to read book that offers readers pull out quizzes, pages on real life experiences and quotes, as well as "what would you do" scenarios for the reader to fill out. At the end of the book, readers sign an anti bullying pledge and clever comebacks to bullying.
Review
The American Girl Publishing Company aims their non fiction books at real life obstacles that kids may go through. From making friends to learning how to defend yourself against bullies, this book goes all the way. This book is easy to read, fun to use, and is written in language geared towards kids. With bullying being so prevalent in the news today we see that kids are coming up against these challenges at an earlier than ever age and are unprepared how to defend themselves against bullying. Parents of kids who are being bullied find it hard to communicate with their children and this books offers kids and their parents opportunities to work together in fill in the blank scenarios and questions. The only fault that I found with this book was that it is geared just to tween girls. I know that this is the population it serves, but is anyone up for starting an American Boy collection?
Interest Age/Reading Level
9-12 years old/tween
Criswell, P. (2009). Stand up for yourself: Dealing with bullies and bossiness and finding a better way. New York: American Girl Publishing.
Gay-Straight Alliance Network
Website Details
Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) Network, founded in 1998, is a youth organization that was created to ensure safe environments in schools for students to support each other and fight against discrimination, harassment, and bullying in schools. Middle schools report that more youth are coming out or questioning sexuality at younger ages across the country. Research shows that students with GSA clubs at their schools feel safer and more supported from peers and staff.
Review
A comprehensive website that gives a history about the GSA Network and information about the student-run club on what they are doing to provide a safe place for socialization and to fight against homophobia. Additionally, information is given on the steps to take so students can start their own GSA clubs to create safer school environments. News, events, and resources are provided so students can get involved.
Interest Age/Reading Level
Suitable for grades 7-12
Gay-Straight Alliance Network. (2011). Gay-Straight Alliance Network. Retrieved March 18, 2011, from http://gsanetwork.org/
Friday, March 18, 2011
Teen Cyberbullying Investigated
Book Details
Teen Cyberbullying Investigated by Tom Jacobs gives the details on what can and has happened to peers and what the consequences are of cyberbullying. Increased cell phone use, and Internet growth with web sites like YouTube, MySpace, and FaceBook offer the 21st century tween and teen an abundance of freedom. But with freedom comes responsibility. New technology also presents new ways for people to be bully and be bullied.
Review
This book lists federal, and state laws about cyberbulling and presents real life cases of tweens and teens who were harassed or caught harassing others online, in a text, or using a cell phone and the prices they paid. Important information for tweens/teens to know is presented
Interest Age/Reading Level
Suitable for grades 6-8 and above.
Jacobs, T. A. (2010). Teen cyberbullying investigated: where do your rights end and consequences begin?. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Pub..
Pacer Kids Against Bullying
Website Details
Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights (PACER) presents Kids Against Bullying, an interactive website where kids can get information on how to fight bullying. The website includes Games and Fun, Contests, Watch This, Kids Say, and Smart Stuff. Games and Fun has scrabble and word find games along with tales about bullying. The Contest section has entries for poetry and artwork. Kids Say features videos and real stories from other tweens. Smart Stuff talks about what bullying is and isn't, who does it and why, and what you can do to spot it and stop it. The site even offers a place to take a pledge and sign a petition showing you are against bullying.
Review
An informative site that event features Demi Lovato, Disney star from Sonny with a Chance and Camp Rock. Demi, who was bullied in middle school, tells how she overcame verbal harassment and bullying to become the strong person she is today. Demi encourages everyone to help put an end to bullying.
Interest Age/Reading Level
Suitable for grades 3-7, older tweens can also visit http://www.pacerteensagainstbullying.org/
kidsAgainstBullying. (2011). kidsAgainstBullying. Retrieved March 18, 2011, from http://www.pacerkidsagainstbullying.
Love is Louder
Created by actress Brittany Snow,The Jed Foundation and MTV in support of the many tragic teen suicides in September 2010, #Love is Louder shouts out that love and support are powerful weapons. Brittany, who herself was bullied and mistreated in middle school, offers encouragement to speak out against bullying. The website includes pictures, shirts, and videos that support the Love is Louder campaign. While many celebrities from Pink to Kellan Lutz from Twilight have made love is louder videos, anyone can join in by uploading a brief video (30 seconds or less) at http://your.mtv.com/ or by joining in the conversation on Facebook and Twitter* .
Review
Sometimes you can not stop the internal and external voices that bring you down, but remember love is louder! Included on the website are many valuable resources that can help you deal with harassment, depression or thoughts of suicide.
Interest Age/Reading Level
Suitable for more mature tweens, grades 6-8.
Love is Louder. (2010). Love is Louder. Retrieved March 18, 2011, from http://www.loveislouder.com/
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Bullies Are a Pain in the Brain!
DVD Details
Trevor Romain gives tips on how to deal with bullies in this DVD based on his book, Bullies Are a Pain in the Brain. Jack doesn't want to go to Tovar Junior High School because of a bully named Henry. He learns from Trevor and his friend, Skye, that hiding, ignoring, and fighting are not the way to fight bullies. Myths and truths about bullying are explained and advice on what to do instead is given. There are also special features such as a message from the author, music videos, and a resource guide for both parents and teachers to use.
Review
Great advice on how to stand up for yourself, and the importance of self confidence is portrayed in humorous fashion. Romain dispenses advice as a character in the story helping to bring it to life.
Interest Age/Reading Level
Suitable for grades 4-8.
Romain, T. (Director). (2008). Trevor Romain: Bullies Are a Pain in the Brain. [DVD]. United States of America. Porchlight Home Ent.
Trevor Romain gives tips on how to deal with bullies in this DVD based on his book, Bullies Are a Pain in the Brain. Jack doesn't want to go to Tovar Junior High School because of a bully named Henry. He learns from Trevor and his friend, Skye, that hiding, ignoring, and fighting are not the way to fight bullies. Myths and truths about bullying are explained and advice on what to do instead is given. There are also special features such as a message from the author, music videos, and a resource guide for both parents and teachers to use.
Review
Great advice on how to stand up for yourself, and the importance of self confidence is portrayed in humorous fashion. Romain dispenses advice as a character in the story helping to bring it to life.
Interest Age/Reading Level
Suitable for grades 4-8.
Romain, T. (Director). (2008). Trevor Romain: Bullies Are a Pain in the Brain. [DVD]. United States of America. Porchlight Home Ent.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Bullying. No Way!
Website Details
Bullying. No Way! is an educational program for Australia. The site has several things to check out including Who are We?, The Issues, Talk Out, Resources, Chill Out Space, and Ideas Box. Chill Out Space is the spot that tweens will want to check out. Chill Out Space includes The Facts, Make a Difference, Write It!, Paint It!, The Arcade, Contribute, Write it! Workshop, and Junior Chill Out. The Facts is split into four areas: power, bullying and harassment, discrimination, and violence. Bullying and Harassment gives facts about the different types of bullying. Make a difference includes information about what you can do to prevent or stop bullying. Write It! And Paint It! display poems, stories, or paintings from tweens who have been bullied. In Write It! Workshop tweens can write about their thoughts on any of the manners discussed.
Review
This web site is a great educational tool for teachers to share with students. It also provides teachers with information that is needed.
Interest Age/Reading Level
This web site is a great educational tool for teachers to share with students. It also provides teachers with information that is needed.
Interest Age/Reading Level
I believe that this is appropriate for 4th through 8th grade.
Australian Education Authorities. (2011). Bullying. No way! Retrieved from http://www.bullyingnoway.com.au/default.shtml.
Dealing with Bullying
Book Details
Dealing with Bullying by Marianne Johnston includes information about what bullying is, how to deal with a bully, and helping a bully. The book includes pictures that show instances of bullying with captions and several bold words which are included in the glossary. The author shows that bullies are boys and girls, and this is reflected in the examples written. At the end of the information about bullying there is a story about a child named Jason. This book includes a table of contents, glossary, and index. While at the library I noticed that this book is also written in Spanish/English. This would be great for the students.
Review
I think that it does a nice job of summarizing what bullying is and providing some great examples of bullying.
Interest Age/Reading Level
This book is appropriate for grades 4th and maybe 5th. It does break down some of the words which make this book is more for the younger grades and lower reading levels.
Johnston, M. (1996). Dealing with bullying. New York, New York: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc.
Bullying
Book Details
Bullying by Bruce Sanders is set up by questions and answers that also include one of the following things: Did You Know, Think About It, Talk About It, My Story, and You Decide. In the answers to the questions several possibilities are laid out. Some of the questions answered include: What is bullying?, Why tease me?, What is wrong with gangs?, Who can help?, Should I tell on bullies?, and What if I’m a bully?. This helps give tweens a better understanding of what they should look for and how to help prevent bullying. The book also includes pictures showing some bullying instances, helpful materials including books and websites, and why the subject is important. An index and table of contents is included.
Review
It does a nice job of summarizing what bullying is, what it looks like, who to tell, and how to stop bullying.
Interest Age/Reading Level
I believe that this book is appropriate for tweens in 4th and 5th grade.
Sanders, B. (2006). Bullying. North Mankato, Minn: Stargazer Books.
It does a nice job of summarizing what bullying is, what it looks like, who to tell, and how to stop bullying.
Interest Age/Reading Level
I believe that this book is appropriate for tweens in 4th and 5th grade.
Sanders, B. (2006). Bullying. North Mankato, Minn: Stargazer Books.
Stop Bullying Now! Take A Stand. Lend A Hand.
Video Details
Stop Bullying Now!: Take a Stand, Lend a Hand contains three options for viewing: webisodes, workshops, and PSAs. The webisodes include twelve episodes for tweens to view. These are presented in cartoon form and deal with a popular girl and boy who bully several of the students. One of the bullied is K.B. who has had to move schools several times for previous instances. Milton the other student who is bullied has grown up in the town, but is still bullied. Both of these students retreat into themselves and almost gave up their hobbies because of the bullying. One of the other students, Josh, was bullied when he was younger, but has now become popular. He along with some others stands up for the bullied causing things to change.
Review
I believe that this video should be viewed by tweens at an early age to help prevent bullying.
Interest Age/Reading Level
This section of the video is appropriate for fourth through eighth grade students.The rest of the video does include important information for the teacher.
Website Support
http://regions.hrsa.gov/kids/
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2006). Stop bullying now!: Take a stand, lend a hand [DVD].
Stop Bullying! Standing up for Yourself and Others
Video Details
Stop Bullying!: Standing Up for Yourself and Others is split into segments. Each segment ask a question that is then answered by an expert and tweens. The segments include what is bullying, who gets bullied, why do bullies behave badly, what should you do if you are being bullied, how can you help someone who is being bullied, and whom can you tell when you are being bullied or when you see someone being bullied. Several middle school students and high school students are asked about the time that they were bullied, and what they should have done about being bullied. The situations described were good, but there was only one girl to share her feelings. Between each segment there was time for discussion.
Review
I found that the discussion piece really added to the video. It allowed the students and teacher to talk about what they had just viewed.
Interest Age/Reading Level
I feel that this video is appropriate for grades fifth through eighth.
Paraclete Press. (2003). Stop bullying! Standing up for yourself and others.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
StopBullying.gov
Website Details
This website sponsored by the U.S. government is managed by the Department of Health & Human Services in partnership with the Department of Education and Department of Justice. It is divided into sections for Kids, Teens, Young Adults, Parents and Educators. Focusing on the Teens section, the reader is given several options to browse for understanding what bullying is, how to recognize warning signs and very important - how to get help. Another option within this section is similar to other books, websites and videos featured here which is how to take a stand against bullying. Some of the key ideas presented here include: “Everyone has the right to feel safe in their school and community.” “Take a stand and do not join in.” “Do not watch someone being bullied.” “Support the person being bullied.” “Talk to an adult you trust.” Other valuable features of the website are a link to a video from the March 10, 2011 White House conference on bullying prevention, links to other online resources, research papers on bullying, a section on Cyberbullying, a Youth Leader toolkit and a section on youth LGBT bullying.
Review
The fact that the United States government deems the issue of bullying significant enough to create a website devoted to it is noteworthy. This is a good basic resource and would be helpful for anyone seeking information on the topic.
Interest Age/Reading Level
This is a very valuable resource which is very user-friendly and easily recommended for tweens.
StopBullying.gov. Home | StopBullying.gov. Retrieved March 10, 2011, from http://stopbullying.gov
Stopping Verbal Bullying - New Dimension Media
Video Details
One of the first words that come to mind to describe this video is authentic. The majority of the production is focused on middle school students who are sharing their stories of being bullied, bullying and witnessing bullying. Their stories are obviously true. These are not child actors reading from a script. The emotional trauma of a young girl is obvious as she recalls being shunned and made fun of beginning in the fourth grade. She describes the desperation of not knowing who to trust and internalizing the extreme and constant pain and threat of being bullied. Another young girl describes how she has now reflected on her part in bullying others and clearly is remorseful and has even made amends with her victim through a personal letter and a public apology that both come across as sincere. The younger brother of another victim witnessed the bullying of his sister and then was inspired to start an anti bullying campaign at his middle school to bring awareness and offer solutions.
Review
This video is available for checkout at public libraries and would be a great beginning for any tween interested in exploring any aspect of bullying. The video includes suggestions for real-life solutions. It also includes a study guide to assist any teachers willing to open the discussion of bullying in the classroom. This is an excellent resource.
Interest Age/Reading Level
Recommended for Grades 6 through 12.
Part of The Emmy Award winning series: Connect With Kids
Part of The Emmy Award winning series: Connect With Kids
CWKNetwork. (2007). Stopping Verbal Bullying [DVD]. United States of America: New Dimension Media.
Bullying by Beth Rosenthal
Book Details
This book is part of an “Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints” series. It allows for creating a discussion around the topic of bullying while at the same time promoting critical thinking. Although this book seems best suited for use in a classroom setting, it certainly would serve as another excellent resource for tweens wanting to explore the topic on their own. At first glance the opposing viewpoints format seems perhaps forced to fit the topic, but on closer investigation one discovers the complexity of bullying does in fact lead to many different theories and opinions about many aspects of bullying. One example of opposing viewpoints in the book is the contrast between two programs designed to prevent bullying yet with very different philosophies. One program helps the victim by providing support from parents, bullies, bystanders schools and communities. The other program believes the only way to end the cycle is for the victim to befriend the bully. Other aspects include; the role of video game violence in bullying, the influence of parents behavior and television, homeschooling as a prevention, victims fighting back and regulating recess at schools. There are many “Fast Facts” throughout the book like “As of March 2007, forty-one states have antistalking statutes that specifically address cyberbullying.”
Review
I especially like the “Facts about Bullying” section that reveals such facts as 160,000 children miss school every day out of fear of being bullied and that bullying takes place most often in grades 6 through 8. Graphics, charts and photographs enhance the interest and readability of the book. Nine organizations, fifteen books, over sixty journal articles and three websites are provided as further resources on the topic. Definitely recommended.
Interest Age/Reading Level
Recommended for grades 7 to 9
Rosenthal, B. (2008). Bullying. Detroit: Greenhaven Press.
Letters to a Bullied Girl by Olivia Gardner
Book Details
Olivia Gardner was in middle school when she suffered an epileptic seizure in front of her classmates. Instead of responding with compassion and kindness, some of the students unleashed a bullying campaign against Olivia that was filled with hate. They taunted her, dragged her backpack through the mud and even wore “I Hate Olivia” bracelets. This unwarranted treatment sent Olivia into the depths of despair, self-doubt and on the verge of taking her own life. And then a miracle happened. Two sisters named Emily and Sarah Buder, who were 17 and 14 years old at the time, heard of Olivia’s situation and were so moved to help her that they devised a letter writing campaign called “Olivia’s Letters” to counteract the bullying. Thousands of people were so moved by the invitation of the Buder sisters that they wrote letters of support and hope. People wrote in and expressed their remorse for having bullied others in the past. People wrote in to share their stories of being bullied. Many had been bullied twenty or even thirty years before.
Review
This book contains over one hundred of the letters of encouragement that dramatically changed the life of Olivia. “I understand your pain.” “You are a beautiful and special girl.” “I cannot even begin to comprehend how people can be so cruel.” “ You deserve to be loved and you are!” These are the types of messages contained in the letters. This is an incredible and inspiring book and I would highly recommend it to all.
Interest Age/Reading Level
Recommended for ages 11 and up.
Gardner, O., Buder, E., & Buder, S. (2008). Letters to a bullied girl: messages of healing and hope. New York: Harper.
Take a Stand! What YOU can Do about BULLYING by Carrie Golus
Book Details
This book is written with the tween in mind. It is an excellent resource for exploring the topic of bullying. If a tween is looking to be informed, seek help or find solutions to bullying this is an excellent first read on the topic. In a very user friendly and modern format (the book was published in 2009) the reader can learn about what bullying is and the many forms that it takes. A great feature of the book is the inclusion of celebrities who were bullied and and were able to overcome the great difficulty victims of bullying face and have highly visible successful lives. Some of the celebrities in the book are Tom Cruise, Eminem and Kate Winslet. Another great feature of the book is the inclusion of “Bully Stoppers” which are tips for dealing with and finding solutions to bullying. These are interspersed throughout the chapters. Cyberbullying is given its own chapter and it is highly informative and clearly appropriate for the present. Tweens are given strategies for stopping bullying starting with reminding them that if they are being bullied it is not their fault and they are not alone - there is help available. There are excellent resources for finding more information on anti-bullying programs in schools and several suggested readings and websites.
Review
The graphics in this book and its layout are phenomenal. This is the best book I have found so far that I would recommend to a tween on the topic of bullying.
Interest Age/Reading Level
Recommended for ages 8 to 12. Reading level: 5.0
Golus, C., & Desrocher, J. (2009). Take a stand!: what you can do about bullying. Minneapolis, MN: Lerner Publications Co.
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