“Aija Mayrock has accomplished what only a talented writer who is in the target age range of her subject can do: provide a practical survival guide on the subject of bullying which resonates with her peers. I consider The Survival Guide to Bullying essential reading for parents and young people alike. It is an eye-opening hymn to the power of positivity in an increasingly negative world.” Michael Goi, cinematographer of American Horror Story
Description
Aija Mayrock, a nineteen-year-old girl, offers a fresh perspective on bullying. In The Survival Guide to Bullying: Written by a Teen, Aija offers support, guidance, and direction to her readers. Aija was bullied in middle school and part of high school. She shares the different approaches and strategies that helped her survive and thrive. Aija writes about how to handle bullying, cyber bullying, dealing with fear, personal safety, and ultimately creating the life that you dream of having.
From inspiring "roems" (rap/poems), survival tips, personal anecdotes, and quick quizzes, this book is an easy guide to light the way to a brighter future for teenagers. Aija handles the issue of bullying with great sensitivity and a fresh perspective. She speaks the same language as her peers, making the book very relatable for kids and teens.
Praise
“Aija Mayrock has accomplished what only a talented writer who is in the target age range of her subject can do: provide a practical survival guide on the subject of bullying which resonates with her peers. I consider The Survival Guide to Bullying essential reading for parents and young people alike. It is an eye-opening hymn to the power of positivity in an increasingly negative world.” Michael Goi, cinematographer of American Horror Story
“Help[s] walk readers through types of bullying, surviving ‘in the trenches,’ self-acceptance, and taking action when necessary. Readers may recognize their own struggles in her emotionally charged verse…and while Mayrock acknowledges that her suggestions won’t instantly solve readers’ bullying problems, she offers a range of ideas (such as embracing hobbies, expanding social circles, and unplugging from the Internet) that may help make the light at the end of the tunnel feel a bit closer.” Publishers Weekly
“Mayrock, a college freshman, draws on her own experiences as a victim of bullying in middle and high school in order to help other teens. Her first-person voice is conversational and encouraging, and she offers practical survival tips (verified by experts), such as the importance of asking for adult help…each chapter is useful as a guide to stand-alone topics, such as coping with cyberbullying and handling fear, making this a good title for young adults to consult in a moment of need.…a ready resource for young people.” School Library Journal
“Practical, moving, and deeply kind.” Kirkus Reviews
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Jun 29, 2015 |
| Release Date | June 30, 2015 |
| Release Date Machine | 1435622400 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
| Categories | Health & Wellness, Alternative & Complementary Medicine, Children's Books, Growing Up & Facts of Life, Children/YA, Children 8-12, Nonfiction - All, Nonfiction - Child |
Author Bio
Aija Mayrock is the bestselling author of The Survival Guide to Bullying. She is a spoken word poet, speaker, and activist. Dear Girl is her first book of poetry.
Narrator Bio
Aija Mayrock is the bestselling author of The Survival Guide to Bullying. She is a spoken word poet, speaker, and activist. Dear Girl is her first book of poetry.
Overview
Aija Mayrock, a nineteen-year-old girl, offers a fresh perspective on bullying. In The Survival Guide to Bullying: Written by a Teen, Aija offers support, guidance, and direction to her readers. Aija was bullied in middle school and part of high school. She shares the different approaches and strategies that helped her survive and thrive. Aija writes about how to handle bullying, cyber bullying, dealing with fear, personal safety, and ultimately creating the life that you dream of having.
From inspiring "roems" (rap/poems), survival tips, personal anecdotes, and quick quizzes, this book is an easy guide to light the way to a brighter future for teenagers. Aija handles the issue of bullying with great sensitivity and a fresh perspective. She speaks the same language as her peers, making the book very relatable for kids and teens.
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