Bullying is not just a “school issue.” Teens are faced with it every day, whether it is as the victim, the perpetrator, or a bystander. The public library is a summer safe haven for many teenagers. Librarians have the opportunity to help teens get over this hurdle by providing information that can help them…no matter how they confront bullying.
Here are some resources about bullying:
Hopkins, Ellen. Rumble. Margaret K. McElderry, 2014.
Delving into the world of bullying and forgiveness, this is the story of Matthew Turner and the tragic loss of his brother, Luke.
Maciel, Amanda. Tease. Balzer & Bray, 2014.
Inspired by true life events. Maciel’s debut novel is about a teenage girl who faces criminal charges for bullying after the suicide of a classmate.
It Gets Better. http://www.itgetsbetter.org
Stop Bullying. http://www.stopbullying.gov
Teens Against Bullying. http://www.pacerteensagainstbullying.org
Barbour, Kimberly. “Make It Better: Resources about Bullying.” VOYA, June 2015, p. 14.