Books for National Bullying Prevention Month

By Luis Diaz | September 8 2022 | General

Penguin Random House Education is proud to celebrate National Bullying Prevention Month, which takes place annually in October. We are highlighting works that raise awareness as to the effects that bullying can have on young people and how to be a better ally to those who might be a target of bullying.

Here is a selection of titles that we encourage you to share with your students this month and beyond:

National Bullying Prevention Month – Elementary School

9780593525975
This back-to-school season, individuality is in! Nothing makes a splash like being uniquely yourself—and celebrating what makes you different. From acclaimed authors Zadie Smith and Nick Laird, with art from exciting newcomer Magenta Fox, comes a powerful picture book debut!"[A] delightful tale for little oddballs everywhere."—Entertainment Weekly
$17.99 US
Jun 28, 2022
Hardcover
32 Pages
Viking Books for Young Readers

9780375806131
A heartwarming story about the new girl in school, and how she learns to appreciate her Korean name. 
$18.99 US
Jul 10, 2001
Hardcover
40 Pages
Knopf Books for Young Readers

9780823449965
"Let's scare bear!" says the tiny mouse. But the pint-size bully's plan backfires in this riff on a Japanese folktale.
$8.99 US
Nov 09, 2021
Paperback
40 Pages
Holiday House

9780593310526
In her first novel since winning the Newbery Medal for When You Trap a Tiger, Tae Keller offers a gripping and emotional story about friendship, bullying, and the possiblity that there's more in the universe than just us.
$17.99 US
Apr 26, 2022
Hardcover
288 Pages
Random House Books for Young Readers

9781635925111
This emotionally resonant novel in verse by award-winning author Nikki Grimes celebrates choosing to be true to yourself.
$11.99 US
Sep 14, 2021
Paperback
128 Pages
Wordsong

9780593525944
A classic in the making from the winner of The Great British Baking Show and star of Nadiya Bakes, about a young girl finding her strength in spite of a schoolyard bully.
$17.99 US
Jun 14, 2022
Hardcover
32 Pages
Viking Books for Young Readers

9780425287774
This true story of an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face is perfect for fans of Wonder
$8.99 US
Feb 07, 2017
Paperback
224 Pages
Puffin Books