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Updated February 20, 2025
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The bully, the bullied, and the not-so-innocent bystander : from preschool to high school and beyond : breaking the cycle of violence and creating more deeply caring communities
Coloroso, Barbara
Paper Book
Bestselling author and parenting educator Barbara Coloroso explains the phenomenon of bullying and the explosive proportions it has reached in our society, explaining what parents and other caregivers can do to recognise and help bullies and their victims before the violence becomes entrenched or...
Sticks and stones : defeating the culture of bullying and rediscovering the power of character and empathy
Bazelon, Emily.
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER Being a teenager has never been easy, but in recent years, with the rise of the Internet and social media, it has become exponentially more challenging. Bullying, once thought of as the province of queen bees and goons, has taken on new, complex, and insidious...
Sexual harassment and bullying : a guide to keeping kids safe and holding schools accountable
Strauss, Susan
Paper Book
Bullying in schools is often discussed, but sexual harassment in schools, and how it differs from bullying is often overlooked. In fact, though, sexual harassment (committed both by fellow students and school personnel) is more common and yet more easily and quickly dismissed by those involved,...
The survival guide to bullying : written by a teen
Mayrock, Aija
Paper Book
The Survival Guide to Bullying covers everything from cyber bullying to how to deal with fear and how to create the life you dream of having. From inspiring "roems" (rap poems), survival tips, personal stories, and quick quizzes, this book will light the way to a brighter future. This updated...
Freda stops a bully
Murphy, Stuart J.
Paper Book
What do you do when someone hurts your feelings? This installment in the I See I Learn® visual learning series uses easy-to-follow diagrams, pop-out tips, and a gentle, engaging story to teach basic conflict resolution and bully aversion strategies.  Freda loves her new pink shoes....
Dare to be kind : how extraordinary compassion can transform our world
Velasquez, Lizzie
Paper Book
"Sometimes we are met with overwhelming challenges that knock us off our feet-but [Lizzie has] been able to embody the power of hope and compassion in everything [she does]." --Michelle Obama Born with a rare genetic condition, Lizzie...
The not-so-friendly friend : how to set boundaries for healthy friendships
Furnival, Christina (Licensed professional clinical counselor)
Paper Book
"In The Not-So-Friendly Friend, children will learn an easy and practical lesson about how to firmly and assertively--yet kindly--stand up for themselves in the face of a bully. By teaching children about the importance and value of setting boundaries for healthy friendships, this book provides...
Get up, stand up
Marley, Cedella
Paper Book
The third picture book adaptation of one of Bob Marley's beloved songs that has a timely message for children: To counter injustice, lift others up with kindness and courage. A heartfelt and meaningful book that brings Bob Marley's music to life in a new way: As a young...
Stick and Stone
Ferry, Beth
Paper Book
New York Times bestselling duo Stick and Stone are STICKing together in this hilarious and heartwarming picture book that proves once and for all why best friends ROCK! From beloved picture book creators Beth Ferry and Tom Lichtenheld, perfect for fans of Kelly DiPucchio and Jory John.  ...
I didn't stand up
Falcone, L. M.
Paper Book
First they went after Jalal. But I'm not black. So I didn't stand up for him. Then they went after Mariana. I was born in this country -- So I didn't stand up for her. A picture book inspired by the iconic poem "First They Came for the Socialists" written by Pastor...
Kindness makes us strong
Beer, Sophie
Paper Book
This bright book by the creator of Love Makes a Family celebrates acts of kindness big and small. Kindness is a friendly hello. A roaring cheer. A quick boost. Kindness is what makes us strong! This joyful board book shows various children as they extend kindness in all...
When we are kind = Nihaa'
Gray Smith, Monique
Paper Book
"Notably centering Indigenous families and characters of color in personal and communal activities--and encouraging readers to evaluate their actions toward others." --Publishers Weekly When We Are Kindcelebrates simple acts of everyday kindness and encourages children to explore how they...
What happens next
Hughes, Susan
Paper Book
What Happens Nextis a raw, realistic story told by an unnamed protagonist who is made to feel different from everybody else--even invisible sometimes. Bullied by a girl at school, our narrator gives a terse script of the related facts (What Her Friends Do: Laugh. What Everyone Else Does:...
I walk with Vanessa
Kerascoët
Paper Book
This simple yet powerful picture book--from a New York Times bestselling husband-and-wife team--tells the story of one girl who inspires a community to stand up to bullying. The perfect back-to-school read for every kid, family and classroom! Don't miss the companion book,...
How to apologize
LaRochelle, David
Paper Book
From the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning creators of See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog comes a funny and handy guide that explains just how (and how not!) to say "I'm sorry." Wouldn't the world be a better place if everyone knew how to apologize? Luckily, this...
The proudest blue : a story of hijab and family
Muhammad, Ibtihaj
Paper Book
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!   A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school--and two sisters on one's first day of hijab--by Olympic medalist and social justice activist Ibtihaj Muhammad.   With...
The kindness book
Parr, Todd
Paper Book
New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr uses his signature blend of playfulness and sensitivity to explore the value and joy in being kind to others. With his colorful illustrations, playful humor, and inclusive storytelling, beloved author Todd Parr has...
My footprints
Phi, Bao
Paper Book
Every child feels different in some way, but Thuy feels "double different." She is Vietnamese American and she has two moms. Thuy walks home one winter afternoon, angry and lonely after a bully's taunts. Then a bird catches her attention and sets Thuy on an imaginary exploration. What if she could...
Alan Cole doesn't dance
Bell, Eric
Paper Book
To heartwarming cheer, Alan Cole came out to his school. But now what? In this follow-up novel to Alan Cole Is Not a Coward, Eric Bell deftly explores with nuance and humor how the first step to complete self-acceptance may mean actually putting your feet on the dance floor. This laugh-out...
Bullying is a pain in the brain
Romain, Trevor
Paper Book
Bullies are mean. Bullies are scary. Bullies are a pain in the brain--and every child needs to know what to do when confronted by one. This book blends humor with serious, practical suggestions for coping with bullies. Trevor Romain reassures kids that they're not alone and it's not their fault...
Stop picking on me : a first look at bullying
Thomas, Pat
Paper Book
Are there children in your life who are experiencing the pain of a bully? This book will help give kids advice and information in a gentle and sensitive way. It will also help kids accept the normal fears and worries that accompany bullying while suggesting ways to resolve this upsetting...
Bully
Polacco, Patricia.
Paper Book
Lyla finds a great friend in Jamie on her first day of school, but when Lyla joins the cheerleading squad and a clique of popular girls invites her to join them, Jamie is left behind. Lyla knows bullying when she sees it though and when she sees her new friends viciously teasing classmates on...
Bullied : what every parent, teacher, and kid needs to know about ending the cycle of fear
Goldman, Carrie.
Paper Book
The mother of a bullied first grader, popular blogger Carrie Goldman's inspiring true story triggered an outpouring of support from online communities around the world. In Bullied, she gives us a guide to the crucial lessons and actionable guidance she's learned about how to stop bullying before...

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