Del Norte Public Library

Even though his classmates from first grade on have considered him strange and a loser, Daniel Zinkoff's optimism and exuberance and the support of his loving family do not allow him to feel that way about himself.

Holden Harris is an autistic eighteen-year-old who is bullied at school. Ella Reynolds is the head cheerleader who befriends Holden but has problems of her own at home.

Shares a story of loving who you are, respecting others and being kind to one another.

Safe2Tell was founded on the idea that prevention and early intervention is the key to preventing violence and saving lives. The model safety and prevention initiative, Safe2Tell, was developed on the principals of educating young people and school staff on critical issues, encouraging them to be part of the solution of prevention, equipping them with a tangible direct way to report anonymously and empowering them to make a difference.

The goal of Safe2Tell is to intervene at the earliest possible point in the life a young person who is struggling, helping them when they need it before the situation turns into a tragedy.

"In the twenty years following the Columbine High School tragedy, Colorado school safety has vastly improved, thanks to the efforts of school leaders and their community partners, a number of organizations and state and private agencies ranging from the Colorado General Assembly to private foundations, citizens, and others. Here's a chronology of some key milestones contributing to improved school safety for Colorado students and schools.

Having just begun to learn how to snowboard, thirteen-year-old Dennis faces a frightening challenge when he allows a bully to shame him into racing on a difficult slope.

Amy and Lissa decide to get revenge on Arnie for bullying by pouring slime on him. But it turns him into a real monster. Can they save their town from him? And can the monster be turned back into Arnie?

"Sterling is a small, ordinary New Hampshire town where nothing ever happens - until the day its complacency is shattered by a shocking act of violence. In the aftermath, the town's residents must not only seek justice in order to begin healing but also come to terms with the role they played in the tragedy. For them, the lines between truth and fiction, right and wrong, insider and outsider have been obscured forever. Josie Cormier, the teenage daughter...

"You can make a difference, and this book is here to help! It gives you the tools you need to recognize bullying--and be prepared to handle it. Take a quiz to learn your 'speak-up' style, and read great advice from girls who have been in similar situations. With tips that include wise words to use with bullies, smart ways to ignore them, and solid advice on getting an adult's help when needed, you'll discover how you can make the world a safer, happier...