"Online bullying, also called cyberbullying, is an epidemic today. This form of bullying-through email, instant messaging, texting, and social-networking sites-can be just as harmful as bullying in schools and other public places. In this valuable volume, readers will learn how to spot cyberbullying behaviors, how to protect themselves from cyberbullies, and who can help them. They'll learn how to be advocates for themselves and others with the accessible...

When Edie Ledwell, the cocreator of the popular cartoon The Ink Black Heart, is found murdered only a few days after begging private detective Robin Ellacott for help in tracking down a mysterious online figure known only as Anomie who was persecuting her, Robin and Cormoran Strike are drawn into the quest to uncover the true identity of Anomie, a case that threatens them in horrifying ways.

Discusses smartphone bullying, including its effect on those who are bullied, how to protect oneself from being the target of a smartphone bully, getting support from adults, and reporting smartphone bullying.

This collection of articles pro and con on bullying examines whether bullying is a dangerous and growing problem, the extent to which cyberbullying is a major problem, the types of people targeted for bullying, and how bullying affects older victims.

There is little sugar but lots of spice in journalist Rachel Simmons's brave and brilliant book that skewers the stereotype of girls as the kinder, gentler gender. Odd Girl Out begins with the premise that girls are socialized to be sweet with a double bind: they must value friendships; but they must not express the anger that might destroy them. Lacking cultural permission to acknowledge conflict, girls develop what Simmons calls "a hidden culture...

After his mom transfers jobs and towns, Niko Kayler, notorious calculating bully, gets a second chance to be good, or be evil. Though he tries to contain himself, Niko stumbles onto the world of cyber bullying, harnessing the power of cell phones, facebook, and some technology he invents to covertly torture his fellow classmates. Things seem to be going well for Niko until the technology is turned against him and Niko learns what it's like to be on...

"Using social media to shame and bully isn't confined to tweens and teenagers-it's also happening in colleges, in the workplace, and in adult communities. Our society places a high value on free speech, leading many people to believe they should be able to say whatever they want to whomever they want. This is not true, but it can be unclear where the line is. And just because we "can" say things doesn't mean we should. It's not surprising that teenagers...

Reaching a compromise with her parents when they say she is too young to attend a concert alone, Mia discovers that she is being cyberbullied on social media and teams up with her fellow Cupcake Club members to discover who is behind the attacks.

"Cyberbullying among teens happens every day. Harsh words and damaging photos exchanged through texts, email, or social media can result in humiliation, broken friendships, punishment at school, and even legal prosecution. In some cases, online harassment has contributed to suicide. Faced with this frightening problem, parents, educators, and teens are looking for information and advice. But few cyberbullying resources speak to teens themselves. Written...