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11th November 2011

Support OTOLI and Bullying UK in 'The People's Book Prize' Spring 2012 collection

O.T.O.L.I …… Have you been there?

"Social outcast ALICE TURNER went there to escape the constant bullying from the Populars. She is befriended by Jenny; an enigmatic waitress who seems to be stuck in the past."  
"As the Populars begin to reap the wrath of a faithful friend, suspicions build in Alice’s mind. Why does Jenny keep mementoes that are four years old? And why does Alice feel that she is to blame for the downfall of her enemies?" 
 
"But friendship is a two-way deal as Alice soon discovers. After breaking her promise to Jenny, she faces a far worse foe than before. Alice is forced to make choices on which her future and that of others will depend; whether or not she knows it. Moreover, she will have to find courage to escape the ultimate bully – her best friend."



 

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1st November 2011

Teacher advises children at school to act less gay to prevent being bullied

A news report today has claimed that children at some schools in Essex have been allegedly told by teachers to act less gay to prevent being bullied.  Apparently, they had been warned about their appearance and their sexuality by teachers who may have had little training on how to deal with bullies.   

Young people claimed that teachers told them to wear their hair differently or because the young person may look or behave different, they are making themselves a target.
 
These allegations come from a report by Essex County Council on the way to deal with bullying in Essex schools.  The Young Essex Assembly held a conference for young people across Essex and asked them to share their views on issues such as bullying and the way it is handled in schools. 
 
Understandably, this has caused outrage amongst young people, campaigners and professional organisations. 
 
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16th May 2011

Diary of a Wimpey Kid 2 - Inc Exclusive behind the scenes pictures.

Everyone at Bullying UK and Family Lives is gearing up with excitement at the imminent launch of Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2.  Especially Simon in the Family Lives Press office whose Canadian nephews appear in the film as Manny Heffley.  Scroll down for some exclusive behind-the-scenes pics.  

Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2 is a film for all the family which faithfully captures Jeff Kinney's illustrated novel about a wise-cracking seventh grade student charting the trials and tribulations of Greg Heffley. 

If you and your family can’t wait any longer, then visit BFI Southbank this Sunday for a special Funday Wimpy Kid Workshop followed by a Funday Preview of ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2: Rodrick Rules’.

For booking information visit the BFI website.

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Movies
5th May 2011

Bryony Allen's New book "OTOLI" Supporting BullyingUK

Children's author Bryony Allen is donating 5% of the proceeds of her new book "OTOLI - Have you been there?" to BullyingUK. Her new book is available through Amazon in PaperBack and of course Kindel, you will also find OTOLI in all good bookshops.

"Social outcast ALICE TURNER went there to escape the constant bullying from the Populars. She is befriended by Jenny; an enigmatic waitress who seems to be stuck in the past."



"As the Populars begin to reap the wrath of a faithful friend, suspicions build in Alice’s mind. Why does Jenny keep mementoes that are four years old? And why does Alice feel that she is to blame for the downfall of her enemies?"



"But friendship is a two-...

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