Anti-bullying activist and author of the best-selling
personal memoir "Please Stop Laughing at Me…"
Jodee Blanco understands first-hand the reality of being the school outcast.
From fifth grade through senior year of high school, she was shunned,
abused, and tormented by her peers simply for being different and refusing
to conform to the rules of the cool crowd.
Jodee’s story has a happy ending. She not only survived those years
of ostracism and pain, but she grew up to become a successful celebrity
publicist. Her brave memoir "Please Stop Laughing At Me…" landed a spot on
the New York Times extended bestseller list its first six weeks on sale.
Bullying Survival Seminars
Jodee leads an open, honest discussion about bullying and the dynamic
of a group of kids picking on an underdog. She will encourage a lively,
candid exchange between the students, which she will lead and moderate.
She draws from her own deeply personal experiences as a former school
outcast, sharing dramatic incidents from her past. She offers specific,
practical advice for students and their families who are going through
the same kind of turmoil. She specifically addresses the bullies, and
draws climactic attention to the severe damage that they cause. Bystanders
are encouraged to speak up without fearing retribution.
After her presentation, Jodee helps schools create a formal anti-bullying
program and Code of Conduct to foster a safe, caring environment on an
ongoing basis.
