Odd Girl Out, Revised And Updated: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls

ISBN-13:	9780547520193
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	08/03/2011
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	432
Sales rank:	427,216
Product dimensions:	5.31(w) x 8.00(h) x 1.14(d)
Age Range:	14 - 18 Years

A revised and updated edition of the 2002 New York Times bestseller from the country's leading expert on bullying, with new material on cyberbullying, and helping girls handle the dangers of life online. When Odd Girl Out was first published, it became an instant bestseller and ignited a long-overdue conversation about the hidden culture of female bullying. Today, the dirty looks, taunting notes, and social exclusion that plague girls’ friendships have gained new momentum in cyberspace. In this updated edition, educator and bullying expert Rachel Simmons gives girls, parents, and educators proven and innovative strategies for navigating social dynamics in person and online, as well as brand-new classroom initiatives and step-by-step parental suggestions for dealing with conventional bullying. With up-to-the-minute research and real-life stories, Odd Girl Out continues to be the definitive resource on the most pressing social issues facing girls today. Reading Group Guide and Teachers' Guide available at www.marinnerreadersguides.com.