Bullying Resources

Ellis, Deborah, Looking for X (Toronto: Groundwood, 1999).: The story of 11-year-old Khyber, who is dealing with poverty and bullying.
Ludwig, Trudy, My Secret Bully (Berkeley, CA: Tricycle Press, 2005).: For ages 9–12.
McCain, Becky Ray, Nobody Knew What to Do: A Story about Bullying (Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman, 2001).: For ages 4–8.
Moss, Peggy, Say Something (Gardiner, ME: Tilbury House, 2004).: For ages 9–12.
Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds, King of the Playground (New York: Aladdin, 1994).: For ages 4–8.
O’Neill, Alexis, The Recess Queen(New York: Scholastic, 2002).: For ages 5–8.

Coloroso, Barbara, The Bully, the Bullied, and the Bystander: From Pre-School to High School—How Parents and Teachers Can Help Break the Cycle of Violence (Toronto: HarperCollins, 2003).: Explains methods parents and teachers can use to change the behaviours of the bully, the bullied, and the bystander.
Sheras, Peter, Your Child: Bully or Victim? Understanding and Ending Schoolyard Tyranny (New York: Skylight Press, 2002).: Offers hands-on help to stop bullying before it becomes serious by explaining how to recognize the many forms of abuse bullying can take.
Simmons, Rachel, Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls (Fort Washington, PA: Harvest Books, 2003).: A largely theoretical book with the thesis that girls are socialized to be sweet and to value friendships but not to express anger, as it could ruin friendships. Based on significant research, Simmons suggests way to nurture emotional honesty in girls. A useful book for parents of teenaged girls.

First Steps to Stop Bullying*: Public Safety Canada’s webpage for adults who are dealing with children aged 4–11 who are being bullied.
iamsafe.ca*: This Canadian website is built and maintained by youth.

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