Bullying is an issue that affects millions of children and teens around the world. Almost one in three students globally is bullied in any given month, according to a 2019 UN study. In our season finale, we are sharing the compelling story of Aija Mayrock, an author and poet who has reached thousands of people around the world by speaking out about her visceral and deeply agonizing experience of being bullied, both off and online.
When Aija was 19 years old, she decided to self-publish her book "The Survival Guide to Bullying," which eventually got picked up by Scholastic, the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books. Today, Aija is a celebrated spoken-word performer who writes poetry about topics like female empowerment. Last year, Aija released "Dear Girl," a collection of poetry that speaks to the pain and beauty of being a woman in our society today.
Learn more about Aija's work: www.aijamayrock.com
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