Taking the Bully by the Horns Author:Jay Carter, Kathy Noll In a recent study, 76.8% of the students said they had been bullied. And 14% of those who were bullied said they experienced severe (bad) reactions to the abuse. It's time to take those bullies by the horns! Hi, my name is Kathy Noll and I wrote a self-help book for children, "Taking the Bully by the Horns." I'm trying to help children... more » and young teens deal with bullies. So far, I've gotten great response from various school districts all over the U.S.! And even some in the U.K. and Australia. Principals, Guidance Counselors, Librarians, and Parents, all have shown a sincere interest in the book. Parent-Teacher Organizations, and various children's organizations have also given it wonderful support. The problem seems to be far spread. I interviewed kids who had been bullied, and myself, along with local psychologist and author, Dr. Jay Carter, came up with solutions to their problems. The book was written in a fun, relaxed manner, so that it would be interesting enough to get kids to read it. I've kept the tone light without losing the seriousness of the topic. This way young people will learn something without feeling like anybody is talking down to them. One chapter tells the victim that he's "ok" (self-esteem) and not the one with the problem. It also teaches him/her how to avoid certain situations, and how to get help. Another chapter asks the bully why he does what he does. Is he angry about something? Did someone hurt him in the past? He needs to feel better about himself in order to change, and to stop bullying. This self-help book explores different ways children and teenagers are bullied (both mentally and physically), how the bully becomes a bully, how the victim becomes a victim (sometimes there's a fine line between the two!), and what can be done about it.« less