Don't Stand By, Stand Up

APA Information: NEA.  School Bullying and Harassment Based on Actual or Perceived Race, Ethnicity, National Origin, or Immigration Status.  Retrieved from  http://www.nea.org/assets/docs/MALDEF%20NEA%20on%20Bullying%20Schools_printable.pdf .  Article Information:  http://www.nea.org/assets/docs/MALDEF%20NEA%20on%20Bullying%20Schools_printable.pdf .  Author Information:  https://www.nea.org/home/2580.htm?cpssessionid=SID-D4952687-5359DF66 .  Genre: Informational  Reading Level: N/A Summary: This article answers frequently asked questions about school bullying based on race, ethnicity, national origin, or immigration status.  Target Audience:  The target audience for this article is students, educators, and social service providers who have questions about bullying based on race, ethnicity, national origin, or immigration status.  Evaluation: I would recommend this article because it address...

APA Information: PACER Center. (2016).  Bullying and Harassment of Student’s with Disabilities: Top 10 facts parents, educators, and students need to know . Retrieved from  https://www.pacer.org/publications/bullypdf/BP-18.pdf .  Article Information:  https://www.pacer.org/publications/bullypdf/BP-18.pdf .  Author Information:  https://www.pacer.org/bullying/about/ .  Genre: Informational Reading Level: N/A Summary: This article describes the top ten facts that parents, educators, and students need to know about bullying and harassing students with disabilities.  Target Audience:  The target audience for this article is parents, educators, and students who need to learn about students with disabilities being bullied and harassed.  Evaluation: This is a great article that all parents, educators, and students should read. It is very informative on a serious topic. It gives statistics and information reg...

APA Information: Applegate, K. (2008).  Roscoe Riley Rules #2: Never Swipe a Bully’s Bear . HarperCollins.  Book Information:  https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/roscoe-riley-rules-2-never-swipe-a-bully-rsquo-s-bear-by-kathe/ .  Author Information:  https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/authors/katherine-applegate/ .  Genre: Children’s fiction Reading Level: 540L Summary: When Roscoe’s stuffed pig goes missing, he assumes the class bully Wyatt took it. Roscoe finds out where Wyatt keeps his teddy bear and decides to give Wyatt a taste of his own medicine. Roscoe ends up discovering that this was not the right thing to do.    Target Audience:  The target audience for this book is children ages 5 to 8 who have experience with or could encounter bullying.   Evaluation: This is a great early chapter book that can be used to introduce children to bullying or to expand on basic understanding...

APA Information: Hale. S. (2017).  Real Friends . First Second.  Book Information:  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31145178-real-friends .  Author Information:  https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/49177.Shannon_Hale .  Genre: Children’s book, graphic novel  Reading Level: GN290L Summary: Real Friends  follows the story of a girl named Shannon. Shannon has been best friends with Adrienne for a very long time but when Adrienne starts hanging out with Jen, the most popular girl in class, their relationship starts to change. Jen is also the leader of a friendship circle called The Group. People in the group will do whatever it takes to be Jen’s favorite. Shannon wonders if she and Adrienne will remain friends and if she is part of The Group or not.  Target Audience:  The target audience for this book is children ages 8 to 12. Children who enjoy graphic novels or who have experience with bullying will re...

APA Information: Nobleman, M. (2016).  Brave Like My Brother . Scholastic Press. Book Information:  https://www.scholastic.com/kids/book/brave-like-my-brother-by-marc-tyler-nobleman/ . Author Information:  https://www.scholastic.com/kids/author/marc-tyler-nobleman.html . Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure Reading Level: 770L Summary: This book follows the story of a boy named Charlie and his brother Joe who is called to fight in World War II. Joe writes letters to Charlie throughout the book tells Charlie how tough life is for a soldier. When Joe is sent on a secret mission with a soldier he cannot stand, he faces dangerous risks. Charlie discovers just how brave and heroic his brother really is. Charlie uses Joe’s letters to build up his own strength and stand up against the neighborhood bullies.  Target Audience:  The target audience is children ages seven to ten. Children who do not get to see their siblings very often will ...

APA Information: Mayeno, L. (2016).  One of a Kind, Like Me . Blood Orange Press.  Book Information:  https://www.amazon.com/Kind-Like-Único-English-Spanish/dp/0985351411 .  Author Information:  https://www.huffingtonpost.com/author/laurin-448 .  Genre: Fiction, Children’s bilingual literature Reading Level: N/A Summary: This book is about a boy named Danny who wants to dress up as a princess for the school parade. The book follows Danny as he tries to find the perfect purple princess dress. Danny does not find a dress but he finds a purple robe and purple shower curtain. Danny and his mom make the perfect dress and Danny is super excited to wear it to the parade. At the parade, Danny’s classmates comment on how they have never seen a boy princess before. Danny finds the perfect way to respond and everyone realizes that they are all one of a kind.  Target Audience:  The target audience is children ages four to seve...

APA Information: Aragon, K. (2014).  Boy Zorro and the Bully . Lectura Books.  Book Information:  https://www.lecturabooks.com/product/boy-zorro-and-the-bully/ .  Author Information:  https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6222453.Kat_Arag_n .  Genre: Bilingual Children’s Book Reading Level: N/A Summary: This book is about a boy named Benny who likes to help his community. One day, Benny finds a mask and when he wears the mask he turns into Boy Zorro—Defender of Good. When Boy Zorro sees his friend being bullied, he lets his principal know. The issue is resolved when the principal hosts a school-wide meeting about bullying.  Target Audience:  The target audience for this book is young children who have experience with bullying. Children who like super heroes will enjoy this book. Evaluation: This is a fantastic book. It discusses bullying which is a very important topic to be discussed in schools. The way the b...

APA Information: Khan, R. (2014). King for a Day. Lee & Low Books.  Book Information:  https://www.fantasticfiction.com/k/rukhsana-khan/king-for-a-day.htm .  Author Information:  https://www.rukhsanakhan.com .  Genre: Children’s Cultural Picture Book Reading Level: AD600L Summary: This book takes place during Basant and follows a Pakistani boy named Malik who is in a wheelchair. Malik wants to try to capture the most kites so he can become “king” for the day. At the end of the day, Malik has a huge pile of captured kites including the next door bully’s. However, the bully reappears and tries to take a girl’s kite. Malik finds a way to help this girl.  Target Audience:  The target audience is children ages five to seven. Children who have experience with bullying will relate to this book. Children who want to read a more diverse book will enjoy  King for a Day. Evaluation: I would highly recommend this book. T...

APA Information: McCain, B. (2001).  Nobody Knew What to Do . Albert Whitman & Company.  Book Information:  https://www.albertwhitman.com/book/nobody-knew-what-to-do/ . Author Information:  https://www.albertwhitman.com/author/becky-ray-mccain/ . Genre: Children’s picture book, fiction Reading Level: 690L Summary: This book uses a child narrator to follow the story of a bullying victim named Ray and how nobody knows what to do about it. When Ray misses a day of school, the bullies plan mean acts for when he returns. At this point, the narrator decides to go to a teacher for help. When Ray returns to school, the children get help from the teacher to stand up to the bullies. Target Audience:  The target audience is children ages 4 to 8 who have experience with bullying.  Evaluation: This is a great children’s book that explains a bullying situation. Bullying is a big concern in school so it is important for children t...