Dear Bully: 70 Authors Tell Their Story - Megan Kelley Hall

Synopsis: You are not alone.

Discover how Lauren Kate transformed the feeling of that one mean girl getting under her skin into her first novel, how Lauren Oliver learned to celebrate ambiguity in her classmates and in herself, and how R.L. Stine turned being the “funny guy” into the best defense against the bullies in his class.

Today’s top authors for teens come together to share their stories about bullying—as silent observers on the sidelines of high school, as victims, and as perpetrators—in a collection at turns moving and self-effacing, but always deeply personal.

Review: An absolutely critical book for teenagers today I believe. Dear Bully shares the real experiences of 70 authors, from being bullied, to seeing bullying happen in the school yard, and some of those that were the bullies and hearing their experiences. I wish this book existed 10 years ago when I was in high school - as someone who was a bit overweight and came from a family that didn’t have much money I was often talked about and excluded. To have a book like this give me some hope at the time would have been like gold to me.

Whilst some stories pehaps aren’t as strong as others, collectively the book has a big impact and certainly I believe will help save lives and I hope…. will help to reinforce that message that bullying is not on.

An important book with some very clear messages throughout. All teens should read this. From 13 through to 18 it’s all relevant.

Rating: 4 out of 5