<p><b>A revised and updated edition of the 2002 <i>New York Times </i>bestseller from the country's leading expert on bullying, with new material on cyberbullying, and helping girls handle the dangers of life online. <br/><br/></b>When <i>Odd Girl Out</i> was first published, it became an instant bestseller and ignited a long-overdue conversation about the hidden culture of female bullying. Today, the dirty looks, taunting notes, and social exclusion that plague girls' friendships have gained new momentum in cyberspace. <br/><br/>In this updated edition, educator and bullying expert Rachel Simmons gives girls, parents, and educators proven and innovative strategies for navigating social dynamics in person and online, as well as brand-new classroom initiatives and step-by-step parental suggestions for dealing with conventional bullying. With up-to-the-minute research and real-life stories, <i>Odd Girl Out </i>continues to be the definitive resource on the most pressing social issues facing girls today. <br/><br/>Reading Group Guide and Teachers' Guide available at www.marinnerreadersguides.com.</p>