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Must-Reads for Young Adults and Kids

Fast Girls: Teenage Tribes and the Myth of the Slut by Emily White—examines the mystique of the “high school slut” and why males and females alike are fascinated by her.

Just Kidding by Trudy Ludwig—This picture books takes a look at emotional bullying among boys and helps young readers understand when teasing is no laughing matter.

The Kids’ Guide to Working Out Conflicts: How to Keep Cool, Stay Safe, and Get Along by Naomi Drew—provides the reader with practical ways of handling and managing conflict.

My Secret Bully by Trudy Ludwig— A powerful story about a girl who is emotionally bullied by her friend. The picture book also includes helpful tips, discussion dquestions and additional resources for parents, educators and counseling professionals.

Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls by Rachel Simmons—contains real-life stories from girls about the hidden culture of girls’ aggression in schools.

Odd Girl Speaks Out: Girls Write about Bullies, Cliques, Popularity, and Jealousy by Rachel Simmons—girls share their own experiences with being bullied and bullying others.

Reviving Ophelia by Mary Pipher—adolescent girls speak candidly about the issues facing them today, from depression to eating disorders to sexual harassment to suicide attempts.

Stick Up for Yourself : Every Kid’s Guide to Personal Power & Positive Self-Esteem by Kaufman, Raphael, and Espeland—provides the reader with practical tools for self-empowerment.