Bullycide....

This book had me hooked before I even opened it. I was one of those teenagers that was filled with angst and the need to just kill myself and be done with it. Obviously, I made it. It wasn't easy. I look back at my teen  years and thank the stars above that I don't have to be there anymore. I totally can relate to the deep depression that can threaten to take a teenager down. That's why I think if you are depressed, or know a friend that is depressed that you have to speak up.

Speak to a teacher, a friend, your young adult librarian.
Someone will listen.

This book just brings the point home. Read it. Pass it to your friend. Tell me what you think, I gladly welcome your responses.

Too shy to speak to someone you might know? Try these resources:

National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)

Teen Helpline: 1-800-400-0900

Being Bullied? - Try these web sources:

www.bullying.org

www.cyberbulling.org


* A special thank you to the author Julie Anne Peters for tackling this subject *