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214 pages ; 21 cm
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"The Impossible Fairy Tale is the story of two unexceptional grade-school girls. Mia is "lucky" -- she is spoiled by her mother and, as she explains, her two fathers. She gloats over her exotic imported color pencils and won't be denied a coveted sweater. Then there is the Child who, by contrast, is neither lucky nor unlucky. She makes so little impression that she seems not even to merit a name. At school, their fellow students, whether lucky or...
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This informative title offers students in grades seven to twelve practical ideas for working with teachers, parents, administrators, and other students to make their schools safe and welcoming for LGBTQ+ students. From forming Gay-Straight Alliances or similar clubs to organizing Pride days and working to support LGBTQ+-friendly policies and legislation, readers will learn concrete steps they can take to prevent bullying and make their schools safe...
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vi, 206 pages ; 23 cm
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"Bullying is a term that's being, well, bullied. It's been rendered essentially powerless by being constantly kicked around," writes nationally recognized bullying expert Elizabeth Kandel Englander. In this practical and insightful book, Englander dispels pervasive myths and misconceptions about peer cruelty, bullying, and cyberbullying. Drawing on her own and others' research, she shows how educators can flag problematic behaviors and frame effective...
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x, 294 pages ; 23 cm
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In instances of bullying, knowledge of how others deal with the problems can be an empowering tool for someone in a similar situation. This collections contains examples of various types of bullying, and explores how they were confronted. Some have a good outcome, while others were not resolved successfully. By examining these cases, readers will gain practical, user-friends advice from the lessons learned by others.
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As experts in developmental psychology and each a mother of three, Dr. Michelle Anthony and Dr. Reyna Lindert began noticing an alarming pattern of social struggle among girls as young as five, including their own daughters. In today's world, it is likely that your daughter has been faced with bullying and friendship issues, too-and perhaps you're at a loss for how to guide her through these situations effectively. Little Girls Can Be Mean is the...
7) Save me
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373 pages ; 24 cm
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When an explosion rips through the nearly empty cafeteria of a Reesburgh (Pa.) Elementary School, lunch mother Rose McKenna leads two girls to safety before racing to rescue her own daughter, Melly. But Rose soon learns that she may face both civil and criminal charges for her heroics because one of the girls she saved was seriously injured in the resulting fire that killed three school staff members.
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x, 168 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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This book serves as a guide for readers interested in improving school climate. Using 15 years of consultation and research in a variety of United States and foreign schools, the authors strip down the elements needed to create a healthy and productive school climate. The book challenges many commonly held notions about violence prevention and outlines a simple and inexpensive formula for creating sustained change in any school. The book stresses...
12) The pain eater
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She hadn't told anyone. Not a single soul. Not one word about that night and what had been done to her had ever passed Maddy Malone's lips. She'd thought about it at first - had been desperate, even frantic, to tell. But then had come the shame, and the intimidation from the boys who raped her - and the one who held her down. Now it's the beginning of a new school year and Maddy is hoping that she can continue to hide, making herself as quiet and...
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LGBTQ+ youth face an increased risk of being bullied at school, which can lead to serious consequences for their mental health, academic performance, and physical safety. Public awareness of the issue has increased, however, and schools are now expected to provide a safe learning environment for students of every sexual orientation and gender identity. This title provides resources and strategies for helping LGBTQ+ students overcome bullying and maintain...
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Beatrice Maria Estrella Giovannini is starting senior year at the top of her class, she's a shoo-in for a scholarship to M.I.T., and she's got a new boyfriend she's crazy about. But through high school Bea and her best friends Spencer and Gabe have been the targets of horrific bullying. So Bea uses her math skills to come up with a 100% mathematically guaranteed path to social happiness in high school. When her boyfriend Jesse dumps her for Toile,...
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44 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
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In school Kyle's persistent bullying is making Thomas feel like a nobody, and he needs help from his classmates and adults to understand and recapture his self-esteem -- but Kyle needs help too. Includes activities for children and information on recognizing and preventing bullying for adults.
19) Sugar and spite
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"Jolina can't take Claudine's bullying any longer! The taunts and teasing are too much. Though Jolina knows she's still in-training to use her grandfather's arbularyo magic, she sneaks into his potions lab to get her revenge. Jolina brews a batch of gayuma, a powerful love potion. And it works. The love potion conquers Claudine's hateful nature. In fact, Claudine doesn't just stop bullying Jolina -- now she wants to be Jolina's BFF, and does everything...
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30 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
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Hardly anyone noticed young Sally McCabe. She was the smallest girl in the smallest grade. But Sally notices everything -- from the twenty-seven keys on the janitor's ring to the bullying happening on the playground. One day, Sally has had enough and decides to make herself heard. And when she takes a chance and stands up to the bullies, she finds that one small girl can make a big difference.
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