Discover how beloved author and activist Jodee Blanco ignited a
grassroots movement in the nation's schools to fight against bullying in
this timely update of the seminal classic Please Stop Laughing at
Me.
In this timely update of the seminal classic, author and activist Jodee
Blanco reveals how she simply set out to share her story--and ended up
igniting a grassroots movement in the nation's schools. The first
survivor of school bullying to look back on those experiences as an
adult, Jodee brings you up to speed on her life and work since the
book's initial release with a new chapter, all-new Letter to My Readers,
and Reader's Guide. She also offers the latest information on digital
and cyberbullying, the Adult Survivor of Peer Abuse, her in-school
antibullying program, INJJA (It's NOT Just Joking Around!(TM)), and
provides discussion questions for schools.
While other children were daydreaming about dances, first kisses, and
college, Jodee Blanco was trying to figure out how to go from homeroom
to study hall without being taunted or spit upon as she walked through
the halls.
This powerful, unforgettable memoir chronicles how one child was
shunned--and even physically abused--by her classmates from elementary
school through high school. It is an unflinching look at what it means
to be the outcast, how even the most loving parents can get it all
wrong, why schools are often unable to prevent disaster, and how
bullying has been misunderstood and mishandled by the mental health
community.
You will be shocked, moved, and ultimately inspired by this harrowing
tale of survival against insurmountable odds. This vivid story will open
your eyes to the harsh realities and long-term consequences of
bullying--and how all of us can make a difference in the lives of teens
today.
