Awareness Around Bullying and Harassment

Must-dos at your school site:

Make books/videos available to students and staff.

Parent Letter and/or Newsletter to be posted/distributed to parents.

Post/distribute hand-outs.

Recommended reading:

DCSO - Internet Safety (Information presented by Doug. CO Sheriff Office)

PreK - 3rd grade:

One by Kathryn Otoshi (PreK-2nd) (It only takes one voice to make a difference.)
Lucy and the Bully by Clair Alexander (PreK-2nd) (How to handle bullying)
Stick and Stone by Beth Ferry and Tom Lichtenheld (PreK-2nd) (Kindness/Friendship)
The Recess Queen by Alexis O'Neill (PreK-2nd) (Bullying/Conflict Resolution)
Jungle Bullies by Steven Kroll (PreK-2nd) (Bullying)
Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell (PreK-3rd) (Having confidence in yourself)
Ant Bully by John Nickle (PreK-3rd) (Empathy)
The Legend ofSpookly the Square Pumpkin by Joe Troiano (K-2nd) (Tolerance and self-acceptance)
Chester Raccoon Big Bad Bully by Audrey Penn (K-2nd) (Bullying)
Weird by Erin Frankel (K-3rd) (Bullying in school)
The Juice Box Bully: Empowering Kids to Stand Up for Others by Bob Sornson and Maria Dismondy (K-4th) (Empowering kids to stand up for others)
Enemy Pie by Derek Munson (K-4th) (The Golden Rule. Importance of getting to know someone before you judge them)
Nobody!: A Story about Overcoming Bullying in Schools by Erin Frankel (K-4th) (Learning to deal with persistent bullying, overcome insecurities, and express feelings without hurting others)
Tease Monster by Julia Cook (1st-3rd) (Teasing vs. Bullying)
My Secret Bully by Trudy Ludwig (1st-4th) ("Friend" bullying)
The Technology Tail: A Digital Footprint Story by Julia Cook (1st-6th)
Bully by Patricia Polacco (2nd-5th) (Cliques and on-line bullying)
Cell Phoney by Julia Cook (2nd-5th) (Rules for owning a cell phone)

4th- 6th grade:

The Juice Box Bully: Empowering Kids to Stand Up for Others by Bob Sornson and Maria Dismondy (K-4th) (Empowering kids to stand up for others)
Nobody!: A Story about Overcoming Bullying in Schools by Erin Frankel (K-4th) (Learning to deal with persistent bullying, overcome insecurities, and express feelings without hurting others)
My Secret Bully by Trudy Ludwig (1st-4th) ("Friend" bullying)
The Technology Tail: A Digital Footprint Story by Julia Cook (1st-6th)
Bully by Patricia Polacco (2nd-5th) (Cliques and on-line bullying)
Cell Phoney by Julia Cook (2nd-5th) (Rules for owning a cell phone)
Hot Issues, Cool Choices: Facing Bullies, Peer Pressure, Popularity and Putdowns by Sandra McLeod Humphrey (4th-7th) (Short stories to generate discussion about making good choices)
Bullycide: True Stories Exposing the Influence Bullying has on Youth Suicide Vol. 2 by Alexander Scott (6th-12th) (Bullying and suicide)
Bullying Under Attack: True Stories Written by Teen Victims, Bullies, and Bystanders by John Meyer, Emily Sperber, Heather Alexander, Stephanie H. Meyer (6th-12th) (Stories from the perspectives of the bully, the bystander, and the victim of bullying with the inspiration for change)

Middle and High school:

Disclosure: Some middle/high school readings contain language and/or sensitive topics that need previewing by school before given to youth.

Hot Issues, Cool Choices: Facing Bullies, Peer Pressure, Popularity and Putdowns by Sandra McLeod Humphrey (4th-7th) (Short stories to generate discussion about making good choices)
Hey, Back Off!: Tips for Stopping Teen Harassment by Jennie Withers (6th-12th)
Bullycide: True Stories Exposing the Influence Bullying has on Youth Suicide Vol. 2 by Alexander Scott (6th-12th) (Bullying and suicide)
Bullying Under Attack: True Stories Written by Teen Victims, Bullies, and Bystanders by John Meyer, Emily Sperber, Heather Alexander, Stephanie H. Meyer (6th-12th) (Stories from the perspectives of the bully, the bystander, and the victim of bullying with the inspiration for change)
The Survival Guide to Bullying: Written by a Kid for a Kid by Aija Mayrock (7th-12th)(Guidance as well as different strategies that can help students with bullying)
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
Falling into Place by Amy Zhang (9th-12th ) (The importance of asking for helping
Stand Strong: You Can Overcome Bullying (and other stuff that keeps you down) by Nick Vujicic (9th-12th) (Inspiration to overcome and rise above bullying)
Because You'll Never Meet Me by Leah Thomas (9th-12th) (The power of friendship)
Life Unaware by Cole Gibsen (9th-12th) (Bullying)
Tease by Amanda Maciel (9th-12th) (The possible effects of bullying)