leading team, and the "popular girls" invite her to join them. Lyla realizes that Jamie is left behind. She sees them teasing Jamie and other classmates on Facebook, and she knows that being a part of their friend group isn't for her. The popular girls don't stop easily though, and are now out for revenge.

This book speaks to a very relevant topic in today's society — cyberbullying. Students now have so much more complex bullying situations to decipher, and Patricia Pollaco rises to the occasion with Bully. In the end, she displays a girl who chooses to stand up for her friend, despite the potential repercussions.

WE'RE ALL WONDERS

by R.J. Palacio

ISBN: 978-1524766498

Auggie is the main character in We're All Wonders. He only has one eye. Auggie tells how it feels when he is treated poorly because of his facial difference. His mom tells him that he is a "wonder," and he encourages children to recognize that they all have their own "wonder" too.

This is one of the great books about bullying to introduce bullying to young students. The illustrations are cartoon-like and sure to help keep readers engaged. The examples and explanations the main character gives, are direct and helpful for young minds to process the topic with ease. It's great for helping young students to empathize with the character. We often want to teach empathy to our students when we talk about bullying.

THE INVISIBLE BOY

by Trudy Ludwig

Illustrated by Patrice Barton

ISBN: 978-1582464503

Brian feels like an invisible boy. No one ever seems to notice him or choose to include him in their events or groups. All of this changes when a new boy joins the class. Brian is the first student to welcome Justin, and they soon begin to work together on assignments. Brian begins to stand out for his act of kindness.

This book highlights the small ways that kindness can impact others and help them feel included. It is a great book to have on hand to address the needs of quieter children in your classroom or school.

Teaching children about bullying through literacy is effective and fun! I highly encourage teachers, caregivers, and parents to read books like these with children before a situation might happen. However, even if you do find your child in a situation where they are being bullied or they might be unknowingly bullying someone else using children's literature like the books in the list can be a great way to help them understand. •

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Jenn Adams is a special education and elementary teacher living and work in Pennsylvania. She has taught in multiple classrooms, grade levels and settings including regular education, special education, and alternative education. She has taught grades Pre-K, 1st, and 5th12.Currently, Jenn works for a public cyber charter school teaching students in grades 5th through 8th in an autistic support virtual classroom. Jenn obtained her Bachelor's degree in elementary and early childhood education in 2007 from Millersville University. She also WE'RE ALL WONDERS by R.J. Palacio ISBN: 978-1524766498 Auggie is the main character in We're All Wonders. He only has one eye. Auggie tells how it feels when he is treated poorly because of his facial difference. His mom tells him that he is a "wonder," and he encourages children to recognize that they all have their own "wonder" too. This is one of the great books about bullying to introduce bullying to young students. The illustrations are cartoon-like and sure to help keep readers engaged. The examples and explanations the main character gives, are direct and helpful for young minds to process the topic with ease. It's great for helping young students to empathize with the character. We often want to teach empathy to our students when we talk about bullying. obtained her Master's degree in 2014 in special education from Saint Joseph's University. Jenn also added the credentials of becoming a registered behavior technician (RBt) working closely with students with autism and intellectual disabilities working with principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Lastly, Jenn is currently pursuing her principal's certificate from California University of PA. In her 14 years in education she truly has found that building relationships is what needs to come first and loves learning new ways to reach her students. During her time not spent in the classroom Jenn conducts parent training with colleagues in the special education field and provides information through her blog, website, and social media channels all called Teach Love Autism. Jenn also works hard every day to find a work and life balance and believes that is the key to happiness in doing what you love.