Back To School Read: Dear Bully

Back to school means back to the books. For many of you, it may mean back to a world of bullying.

You can't hit the bullies...but you can hit the books.

For a fall read, check out Dear Bully: 70 Authors Tell Their Story.It is a collection of letters written to childhood bullies by authors who write for teens. Now established in their field, they reflect back on the pains they endured along the way. Many talk about how they used their bullies as inspiration for their writing.

This is why I think this book is brilliant: Much like It Get's Better, this is a situation where one generation is reaching back to support the other. Bullying has been around for ages and ages, and so many of these situations have been played out a million times before. By talking about our experiences we can start to build a road map for others. When you share your story you are shining a light. You never know who is at sea and relying on that light to get them home.

Watch for it on shelves September 6th! You can order online to reserve a copy, or to send one to someone you love.