Vicious
True Stories by Teens About Bullying
Published on 16. July 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-1-57542-413-2 (ISBN)
Description
Essays by teens address bullying: physical, verbal, relational, and cyber. These stories will appeal to readers because the cruelty and hurt are unmistakably real-and the reactions of the writers are sometimes cringe-worthy, often admirable, and always believable.
Real Teen Voices Series
Teens open up to tell personal stories that tackle difficult, real-life issues. Direct, revealing, and often raw, these voices will ring true for any teen reader who has faced bullying, anger, or stress. Each piece has been selected and edited to appeal to reluctant and emerging readers as young as seventh grade. Readers will be inspired by the writers' courage and strength in working hard to overcome problems both large and small.
Real Teen Voices Series
Teens open up to tell personal stories that tackle difficult, real-life issues. Direct, revealing, and often raw, these voices will ring true for any teen reader who has faced bullying, anger, or stress. Each piece has been selected and edited to appeal to reluctant and emerging readers as young as seventh grade. Readers will be inspired by the writers' courage and strength in working hard to overcome problems both large and small.
Reviews / Votes
"Teens from New York-based Youth Communication pen autobiographical essays about their struggles with bullies, anger about bad home situations and unfair treatment, and pressure to conform or be successful. While not graphic or overly profane, their well-written stories are often harrowing to read, with frank accounts of abuse, neglect, sexuality, and crushing loneliness . . . What is most striking . . . is the teens' resilience as they seek aid, learn coping strategies, or find outlets for self-expression."-School Library Journal "This would be excellent for younger teens, as it presents the messages of be true to yourself, stand up for yourself, be yourself, and be kind . . . these are messages that need to be heard as early as possible."-VOYA "The authentic teen voices shine through, with appeal and value for a wide audience."-Youth TodayMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Teacher Created Materials, Inc
Target group
Young adult
US School Grade: Seventh Grade and over, Interest Age: From 13 to 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 191 mm
Width: 133 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
225 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-57542-413-2 (9781575424132)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Youth Communication is a New York-based nonprofit organization that teaches writing, journalism, and leadership skills to inner-city teens. Its mission is to help marginalized youth develop their full potential through reading and writing, so that they can succeed in school and at work and contribute to their communities.
Content
Introduction
I Showed My Enemies-And Hurt My Friends, Too * Elie EliusAfter Elie fights his tormentors they stop picking on him, but he loses friends because he acts hard with everyone
Username: Hater * Kiara VenturaKiara and her friends learn how to triumph over cyberbullying and learn the importance of getting help from adults
The Walking Flame * Eric GreenEric still struggles to get along with people after being bullied in his youth
Fortress of Solitude * AnonymousTeasing drives the author away from her family
Feeling Different * Isiah Van BrackleIsiah feels distant from other kids and gets bullied incessantly-he protects himself by numbing his emotions
"Smut Page" Survivor * Destiny SmithDestiny understands the dangers of the Internet after her friend becomes the target of a "smut page"
Learning to Love My Hair * Charlene GeorgeWhen Charlene is teased for having short hair, she learns ways to cope
Gay on the Block * Jeremiyah SpearsJeremiyah is harassed for being gay, but he finds ways to maintain his self-worth
A Place to Belong * Lavell Pride
Lavell finds a supportive place that gives her the strength and courage to be herself
Standing My Ground * Xavier ReyesXavier won't give in to the peer pressure at his group home
The Facebook Fight That Fractured My Face * Catherine CosmoA virtual feud becomes a little too real for Catherine when she's attacked at a party
Always the Outcast * Christian PimentelChristian decides he'd rather be lonely than put up with mistreatment
Why Are Girls So Mean? * AnonymousThe writer and her clique of female friends engage in mean gossip about other girls-but she feels guilty about it and together they agree to stop
Standing Up to the Cyberbullies * Malik Frank, Breanna King, Angelica Sanchez, Linda SankatThe authors highlight people around the world who have gotten involved and taken action against cyberbullying
Caught Between Two Colors * Shaniqua SockwellShaniqua is teased at school for "acting white" because she gets good grades and has a big vocabulary
"Can I Holla Atcha?" * Allajah YoungAllajah feels degraded by the constant sexual harassment she experiences while walking down the street
Bad Boy Gets a Conscience * AnonymousThe writer feels powerful and respected when he torments and picks on other kids
The Very Lonely Bully * Avad RatliffAvad arrives in foster care at age 6 and expresses his hurt by bullying others
Teens Talk About Online Abuse * YCteen StaffTeen writers discuss their own experiences and views of abuse and bad behavior online
Vicious Cycles * Miguel AyalaMiguel interviews a therapist about the causes and effects of bullying
How Adults Can Help * Miguel AyalaTips on what adults can do to help stop bullying
About Youth Communication
About the Editor
I Showed My Enemies-And Hurt My Friends, Too * Elie EliusAfter Elie fights his tormentors they stop picking on him, but he loses friends because he acts hard with everyone
Username: Hater * Kiara VenturaKiara and her friends learn how to triumph over cyberbullying and learn the importance of getting help from adults
The Walking Flame * Eric GreenEric still struggles to get along with people after being bullied in his youth
Fortress of Solitude * AnonymousTeasing drives the author away from her family
Feeling Different * Isiah Van BrackleIsiah feels distant from other kids and gets bullied incessantly-he protects himself by numbing his emotions
"Smut Page" Survivor * Destiny SmithDestiny understands the dangers of the Internet after her friend becomes the target of a "smut page"
Learning to Love My Hair * Charlene GeorgeWhen Charlene is teased for having short hair, she learns ways to cope
Gay on the Block * Jeremiyah SpearsJeremiyah is harassed for being gay, but he finds ways to maintain his self-worth
A Place to Belong * Lavell Pride
Lavell finds a supportive place that gives her the strength and courage to be herself
Standing My Ground * Xavier ReyesXavier won't give in to the peer pressure at his group home
The Facebook Fight That Fractured My Face * Catherine CosmoA virtual feud becomes a little too real for Catherine when she's attacked at a party
Always the Outcast * Christian PimentelChristian decides he'd rather be lonely than put up with mistreatment
Why Are Girls So Mean? * AnonymousThe writer and her clique of female friends engage in mean gossip about other girls-but she feels guilty about it and together they agree to stop
Standing Up to the Cyberbullies * Malik Frank, Breanna King, Angelica Sanchez, Linda SankatThe authors highlight people around the world who have gotten involved and taken action against cyberbullying
Caught Between Two Colors * Shaniqua SockwellShaniqua is teased at school for "acting white" because she gets good grades and has a big vocabulary
"Can I Holla Atcha?" * Allajah YoungAllajah feels degraded by the constant sexual harassment she experiences while walking down the street
Bad Boy Gets a Conscience * AnonymousThe writer feels powerful and respected when he torments and picks on other kids
The Very Lonely Bully * Avad RatliffAvad arrives in foster care at age 6 and expresses his hurt by bullying others
Teens Talk About Online Abuse * YCteen StaffTeen writers discuss their own experiences and views of abuse and bad behavior online
Vicious Cycles * Miguel AyalaMiguel interviews a therapist about the causes and effects of bullying
How Adults Can Help * Miguel AyalaTips on what adults can do to help stop bullying
About Youth Communication
About the Editor