10 Honest Books About Bullying for Teenagers

by Iva-Marie Palmer

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October is National Bullying Prevention Month and, though it’s a hard fact to face, our children will be exposed to bullying in one form or another — sometimes as witnesses, but sometimes (though we hope not) as the bullied, or the bully. Today, bullying can take many forms, beyond just name calling or physical intimidation in the halls, and it can be hard for a parent to be vigilant when we don’t know all that goes on in our child’s world, on their phone, and on social media. A good way to start a dialogue is through a book, and this collection of fiction and nonfiction reads on bullying offers a few places to start.

What other books would you recommend to teens dealing with bullying in one form or another?