Bullied: Dying to Fit In was nominated and received the Advocacy/Social Justice Award for the 2019 In the School Library Journal/ In the Margins Book Award.
** This book was judged by the target market - teenagers - who, after reading the books, opined they were very relatable to their age group and thus gave this book one award. I believe they could be a huge help to the bullied, the bullies, school staff and even parents.
Bullying is more than punches & mean words. Sadness. Pain. Anger. Fear. Shame. Self-harm. Suicide. Each year, approximately 4,400 children commit suicide due to bullying. 'Bullied Dying to Fit In' is every bullied person's story and needs to be heard. Will you listen?The book captures the raw emotional side of bullying. Though everyone's bully story is different, the pain felt is the same. The broken-heart tells the tale. 'Bullied Dying to Fit In' takes the bullied, the non-bullied and even the bully on an emotional roller-coaster of tears, insight and triumph.For Teens, Parents, School Counselors & Teachers."What you can't stop, you can learn to overcome."
