Bullying Under Attack

“Wow. What a timely achievement. The only book about the problem of bullying entirely written by teenagers. I know their personal stories will move you, anger you, inspire you – even scare you. A great read for a great cause.” – R. L. Stine, author of Goosebumps series

“Without detracting from what experts understand about bullying, there is no substitute for direct testimony by victims, victimizers, and bystanders. In this unique collection, young people describe their own experiences vividly and, in the process, reveal what they have learned about others and about themselves.” – Howard Gardner, Professor of Education, Harvard University, creator of multiple intelligence theory

“Can there be any truer YA literature than that created by young adults themselves? These stories and poems about bullying are wrenchingly beautiful in their honesty, and sometimes remarkable in their insight. I have to believe that they will serve as a welcome salve for the wounds and loneliness of those who are bullied, as well as wake-up call for the bullies, who so often cannot comprehend the pain they inflict. – Todd Strasser, author of The Wave

“I was never a victim. Never a bully. But bystander? Oh, yes. I was too often a bystander. Maybe I am, sometimes, still. This meaningful book will kindle sparks of recognition in many of us, along with a reminder that we can change.” – Lois Lowry, author of The Giver

“With bullying on everyone’s mind, this book offers great insight into the real life stories of those most affected: the victim, the bystander and the bully. A must read for parents, educators and teens who want to understand the severity of the bully crisis.” – Peter Buffett, philanthropist, environmentalist

“Bullying Under Attack’s gripping first-hand accounts take you inside bullying from every vantage point. Writing with honesty, clarity and heart, these brave young people illuminate a topic society prefers to squint at. Inspiring.” – Emma McLaughlin & Nicola Kraus, authors of The Nanny Diaries

“For almost a quarter of a century, Teen Ink has been encouraging young people to write – and then has published those pieces. These heartfelt essays and poems explore the issues faced by teenagers today. I applaud their efforts because they not only help young people deal with their own lives but also encourage the budding authors of the next generation.” – Anita Silvey, creator of Children’s Book-a-Day Almanac

“It’s great that Teen Ink has given a wide array of teenagers a chance to speak out on bullying!” Emily Bazelon, author of Sticks and Stones

Teen Ink is conducting a nationwide video campaign on their YouTube channel from the voices of the bullied, bullies and the bystander. Keep informed by checking the Teen Ink website. According to national statistics, one in four teens are bullied. Teen Ink is a nonprofit, monthly publication read by 3.5 million teens in thousands of schools nationwide. TeenInk.com receives over 850,000 visitors per month. An anthology with tremendous potential and a component of the well-received Teen Ink series, including Teen Ink: Friends and Family and Teen Ink: Our Voices, Our Visions, this hot-button topic will immediately pique the attention of readers. Bullied teens, concerned parents, grandparents, and teachers as well as social workers and school counselors will find Bullying Under Attack a tremendous resource book they can share with bullied teens again and again. Readers will find that this in-depth look through the eyes of teens experiencing bullying is immensely valuable in not only understanding the complexity of bullying, but also in managing and advising on the problem. All royalties from the Teen Ink books will go to The Young Authors Foundation, Inc. (publisher of Teen Ink magazine) to expand reading, writing and publishing opportunities for young adults nationwide.