Did you know October is Bullying Prevention Month? We're tackling this difficult and important topic with Aija Mayrock, author of The Survival Guide to Bullying, who will join us tomorrow for a Twitter chat! See below for details. Aija will also take over our Instagram account (@Scholasticinc) so be sure to follow along! You can learn more about The Survival Guide to Bullying here and don't miss Aija's recent article in Teen Vogue.
A Twitter Chat with Aija Mayrock
- Tuesday, October 13th @ 12pm ET
- Aija will answer questions, share tips, and perform a special ROEM* for fans!
- Follow #AskAija, @aijamayrock, and @scholastic
*What's a ROEM, you ask? It's a rap-poem, and we've got a special snippet of one to share with you, by Aija herself! Tune in tomorrow at noon for more.
Broken and Bruised
I’ve been broken
Bruised
Stabbed and subdued
Submerged in darkness
Told there would be no light
Robbed of my rights
Put down in plain sight
But I’ve risen from the darkness
Shined brighter than any light…
Matthew Adam Photography