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/
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