Good-Bye Bully Machine

Kids learn what bullying is, why it hurts, and what they can do to end it with this fresh, compelling book. With its contemporary collage art, lively layout, and straightforward text, Good-Bye Bully Machine engages kids and keeps them turning pages. The unique format of Good-Bye Bully Machine helps kids understand the definition and impact of bullying by comparing it to a mean machine—the Bully Machine. Kids can see how bullying makes the machine grow more imposing, while kind behaviors dismantle it. Through the machine, kids gain awareness of their role in bullying, whether they are targets, bullies, bystanders—or all three. The role of the bystander is especially important. Good-Bye Bully Machine helps kids see the power of the bystander to become an ally, which means learning to show empathy, engage in kind acts, and take a stand against bullying. It's a perfect way to engage reluctant readers and hard-to-reach kids.  

Debbie Fox is an arts and literacy educator in a Title I elementary school where she has created innovative, award-winning programs for children. A graduate of the Ontario College of Art in Toronto, Canada, Debbie is passionate about giving young people creative opportunities to express themselves. She lives in Florida with her husband and two children. Allan L. Beane, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized expert on the topic of bullying. He has over 30 years of experience in education that include teaching special and regular education, directing a school safety center, and serving as vice president of a university. Author of the Bully Free® Program, Allan has trained staff in many schools on bullying prevention and has served as an expert witness in criminal cases involving student mistreatment.