Published by American Girl Publishing
Editorial Development: Darcie Johnston
Art Direction & Design: Jessica Rogers
Production: Jeannette Bailey, Virginia Gunderson, Laura Markowitz, Cynthia Stiles
Illustrations: Angela Martini
Special thanks to The Ophelia Project and to Jane Annunziata, PsyD
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Criswell, Patti Kelley.
Stand up for yourself & your friends : dealing with bullies & bossiness and finding
a better way / by Patti Kelley Criswell ; illustrated by Angela Martini.
1 online resource.
Reprint, originally published in 2009.
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ISBN 978-1-60958-760-4 (epub) — ISBN 978-1-60958-738-3 (pbk.)
1. Bullying—Prevention—Juvenile literature. 2. Assertiveness in children—Juvenile litera-
ture. 3. Self-esteem in children—Juvenile literature. 4. Interpersonal conflict in children—
Juvenile literature. 5. Interpersonal relations in children—Juvenile literature.
I. Martini, Angela, illustrator. II. Title. III. Title: Stand up for yourself and your friends.
BF637.B85 302.34’3—dc23 2015022322
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Dear Reader,
No matter who you are, it’s hard to get along
with everyone all the time. There will always be
people who challenge you, whether it’s an on-
again, off-again friend, a bossy classmate, or a kid
who won’t stop teasing you. Being bullied can
feel downright hurtful, and when it’s happening
to you, it’s hard to know what to do.
There’s no one right way to handle bullying. That’s
why this book gives you lots of tips to try, such
as what to say to a bully, how to ignore him or
her, and ways to get help from an adult you trust.
You’ll also find advice from girls who have been
there, and you’ll learn how to stand up for other
people, too, when they need it most.
We can all do our part to make the world a
kinder, safer place. After reading this book, you’ll
know that one person can make a difference—
and that person might just be YOU.
Your friends at American Girl
Contents
QUIZ: What’s Your Speak-Up Style?