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by Krystle Westary (Author), Arian Fitts (Artist)
Bully, Bully, Why Are You? addresses and explores all sides of bullying-being the bully, the one who is bullied, and the one who witnesses the bullying-and the possible outcomes from staying silent and from speaking up. Tyler lives across the street from Bruno, a loud, angry boy who is always getting into trouble. Tyler is not a bully and has not been bullied, but he has witnessed Bruno bullying other children in their class at school. Although Tyler knows that this is wrong, he minds his own business and says nothing. But when a new student, Jonathan, comes to their school, he tries to befriend Bruno. Instead, Bruno makes Jonathan his new target. As time passes, things get worse and worse. Still, Tyler minds his own business and says nothing.
Then something horrible happens, leaving Tyler to wonder, "What if . . .?" Sadly, bullying is the social climate that our children today are subjected to and suffering from on a daily basis. This interactive, timely story expresses the importance of speaking up on behalf of someone who is bullied, as well as shows the possible positive outcome for doing so. Elementary to middle school children will benefit from this thought-provoking, highly relatable topic.
