ETP Northwest

Fiction

Blume, Judy Blubber
Jill goes along with the rest of the fifth-grade class in tormenting a classmate and then finds out what it’s like when she, too, becomes a target.

Cousins, Steven Frankenbug
Inspired by the movie Frankenstein, bug-lover Adam Cricklestein decides to create a monster bug that will protect him from the school bully, Jeb McAllister.

Fleischman, Paul Weslandia
Wesley’s garden produces a crop of huge, strange plants which provide him with clothing, shelter, food, and drink, thus helping him create his own civilization and changing his life.

Gorman, Carol A Midsummer Night’s Dork
Jerry Flack, recently-elected sixth-grade president, organizes an Elizabethan festival at school but accepts a challenge from a bully that may mean he will once again be considered a “dork.”

Jacobson, Jennifer Richard Winnie (dancing) on Her Own
Winnie is worried when her best friends Zoe and Vanessa enroll her in ballet classes with them, since she would rather go to the library and read like they always do.

McKay, Hilary Indigo’s Star
Spurred on by his youngest sister, Rose, twelve-year-old Indigo sticks up for himself and an American boy who has replaced him as the primary target of the school bullies.

Moss, Marissa Amelia Takes Command
After successfully commanding the Discovery shuttle mission at Space Camp, Amelia returns to fifth grade where she deals with the bully who has been making her life miserable.

Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds Roxie and the Hooligans
Roxie Warbler, the niece of a famous explorer, follows his advice on how to survive any crisis when she becomes stranded on an island with a gang of school bullies and a pair of murderous bank robbers.

O’Dell, Kathleen Agnes Parker - Girl in Progress
As she starts in the sixth grade, Agnes faces challenges with her old best friend, a longtime bully, a wonderful new classmate and neighbor, and herself.

Van Draanen, Wendelin Secret Identity (Shredderman, Book 1)
Fifth-grader Nolan Byrd, tired of being called names by the class bully, has a secret identity–Shredderman!

Wong, Janet S. Minn and Jake
Fifth-grader Minn, the tallest girl in school, begins a rocky friendship with Jake, a new student who is not only very short, but is also afraid of the worms and lizards that Minn likes to collect.

Yep, Laurence Cockroach Cooties
Teddy and his little brother Bobby devise strategies using bugs to defeat the school bully.

Non-Fiction

Cohen-Posey, Kate How to Handle Bullies, Teasers, and Other Meanies: A Book That Takes the Nuisance out of Name Calling and Other Nonsense
Provides information on what makes bullies and teasers tick, how to handle bullies, how to deal with prejudice, and how to defend oneself when being teased or insulted.

Drew, Naomi The Kids’ Guide to Working out Conflicts: How to Keep Cool, Stay Safe, and Get Along
Proven ways to avoid conflict and defuse tough situations, written by an expert on conflict resolution and peacemaking. Includes tips and strategies for dealing with bullies, lessening stress, and more.

Romain, Trevor Bullies Are a Pain in the Brain [DVD]
Offers kids practical, easy-to-implement solutions for dealing with their own bully problems such as work on building your confidence, staying calm, giving bullies lots of space, telling an adult, and more.

Stop Bullying Now! Information, Prevention, Tips and Games Help from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration.

Kidshealth.org
Enter either the Parents, Kids, or Teens sites of this website and search for information using the term bullying. Links include:
What kids say about bullying
Dealing with bullies
Dealing with bullying
How can I help someone who is being bullied?

Dealing with bullies and how not to be one
Information from a private partnership offering psychiatric services for children, teens and families.

Anti-bullying resources
Links to resources from the Washington State Parent Teachers Association.

BBC - BBCi Schools - Bullying
The British Broadcasting Corporation’s Schools website offers both informational articles as well as links to other resources.

Bullying.org: Where you are not alone
Bullying.org is a Canadian organization that aims to eliminate bullying in our society by supporting individuals and organizations to take positive actions against bullying.

Portland Public Schools Harassment and Bullying Policy

Other library booklists (Multnomah County Library may not have all titles listed in these booklists):
Derry (NH) Public Library
El Paso (TX) Public Library
Santa Clara (CA) Public LibraryThe Seattle Public Library
Tippecanoe County (IN) Public Library