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Stand Up to Bullying!

by Phyllis Kaufman Goodstein

Book Details

Publisher:Free Spirit Publishing
Published:2014-10-03
Pages:130
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

Who has the most power to stop and prevent bullying? Teachers? Parents? The Principal of the Universe? No, no, and no way! When it comes to changing bullying behavior, nobody has more power than upstanders--all the people who see bullying or know it’s happening...and decide to do something about it. How strong are upstanders? Stronger than a snarling seventh grader. More powerful than a petty put-down. Able to delete Internet rumors with a single click. When BYstanders choose to act as UPstander

Our Review

This essential guide empowers young readers with practical strategies for transforming from passive bystanders into courageous upstanders who can effectively confront bullying situations. Phyllis Kaufman Goodstein delivers actionable advice for recognizing different forms of bullying—from verbal harassment to cyberbullying—and provides clear, realistic intervention techniques that teens can actually use in school hallways, classrooms, and online spaces. The book breaks down exactly how to safely support targets of bullying while de-escalating potentially dangerous situations through specific language and actions.

What sets this anti-bullying resource apart is its focus on collective power rather than individual heroics, emphasizing that small actions from multiple people create real change. The relatable scenarios and concrete examples help readers visualize themselves successfully intervening, making the transition from knowledge to action feel achievable rather than intimidating. Teen readers navigating complex social dynamics will find this an invaluable toolkit for building safer communities through everyday courage and solidarity against bullying behavior.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction