Stories for a Safer Wakefield is a month-long community inquiry during May 2010, intended to provoke thought and discussion about violence and its deterrence. Beebe Library invites you to read from a selection of stories that draw awareness to the effects of violence in a community. Stories for a Safer Wakefield features forums and activities to better understand and mitigate violence in our lives. For more information on Stories for a Safer Wakefield: Brochure or Wakefield Alliance Against Violence.

Children and Youth Titles

Picture Books for Preschool~Grade 1

The Bully Blockers Club by Teresa Bateman~ Lotty Raccoon is bullied in school so much that it makes her feel sick. After several failed attempts to deal with the problem, she comes up with an idea that works.

No! by David McPhail~ Repeated only three times, “No!” is the only word spoken in this beautifully illustrated book about a boy who walks to the post office to deliver a letter to his President and witnesses the war raging around him. A good story dealing with bullying.

The Recess Queen by Alexis O’Neill~ Mean Jean is the biggest bully on the school playground until a new girl arrives and challenges Jean’s status as the Recess Queen.

Chapter Books for Children

Secret Identity by Wendelin Van Draanen~ Fifth-grader Nolan Byrd, tired of being called names by the class bully, has a secret identity- Shredderman!

CRAFT AND BOOK DISCUSSION: Friday, May 28; 4:00-5:30pm for grades 4 and up.

Super Emma by Sally Warner~ Third-grader Emma becomes a reluctant heroine when she defends a friend from the class bully.

CRAFT AND BOOK DISCUSSION: Saturday, May 8; 2:00-3:00pm for grades 2 and up.

Young Adult Novels

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson~ After making a 911 call at a party, popular Melinda finds herself abandoned by her friends and an outcast among her classmates.

TEEN MOVIE AND TRIVIA NIGHT: movie based on the novel starring Kristen Stewart. Tuesday, May 4; 7:00-9:00pm.

Crash by Jerry Spinelli~ Football star John “Crash” Coogan enjoys making touchdowns and rough-housing for fun. Not until his pranks have serious consequences does Crash begin to think of himself and his friend Mike as bullies.

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