The Survival Guide to Bullying, Aija Mayrock
The Survival Guide to Bullying, Aija Mayrock
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The Survival Guide to Bullying
Written by a Teen

Author: Aija Mayrock

Narrator: Aija Mayrock

Unabridged: 2 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/30/2015


Synopsis

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.

About Aija Mayrock

Aija Mayrock is committed to giving a voice to the voiceless through writing and through film.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jaclyn

Amazing book... Review to come Update: I gave this ARC 5/5 stars I will start with how I came across this book. On the second day of the BookExpo, I think I was waiting in line to get a book signed by Jennifer E. Smith for Hello, Goodbye and Everything in Between, a girl behind me asked me if I was a......more

Goodreads review by Cindy

Bullied during middle school and high school, Aija Mayrock decided to write a book to help others who may be suffering as well. The Survival Guide to Bullying: Written by a Teen is her small book with the potential for a big impact on its readers. Drawing on her own experience and including advice fr......more

Goodreads review by Stacy

Not a book I would normally pick out, and I hated her rapping poem at the beginning of each chapter. This book is amazing for kids that are going through a rough time in life. It gives real life scenarios and step by step instructions on how to deal with real life situations. It was such a postitive......more


Quotes

“Practical, moving, and deeply kind.” Kirkus Reviews

“Help[s] walk readers through types of bullying, surviving ‘in the trenches,’ self-acceptance, and taking action when necessary.” Publishers Weekly

“Her first-person voice is conversational and encouraging, and she offers practical survival tips (verified by experts).…A ready resource for young people.” School Library Journal

“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