True stories from New York Times bestselling author Jodee Blanco's
tours
Have you ever felt alone, as if no one understands what you're going
through, and that no matter how hard you try, you're scared things may
never get better? Do you wish your classmates would give you a break? I
felt that way often in school. I was bullied and excluded for the same
reason maybe you or someone you know has been--simply for being
different. There were days when all I wanted was to stay in my room.
Back then, I would have given almost anything to meet the kids you're
going to meet here.
Autumn dreaded recess. Joshua was afraid to trust anyone at home or at
school. Taylor had lots of friends until her BFF turned them all against
her. Gabe's online gaming world was turned upside down when other
players started humiliating him. A teacher was bullying Brianna. Eric's
Asperger's made him the butt of cruel jokes. The cool crowd beat up
Tiffany and videotaped it for YouTube. Zach got punched and stomped on
because of his weight. Trinity felt invisible. Aamina was harassed
because of her family's religious beliefs. Riley had to live with the
soul-crushing weight of mental illness as well as the other students who
jeered at her plight.
These are some of the brave teens who will be talking to you in this
book. They--and others they inspired--found the courage to stand up to
their bullies and reclaim their lives, and you'll hear exactly how they
did it.
You're not alone anymore.