Kathy Barber Hersh

Kathy Barber Hersh is a 30-year veteran of television and documentary production, including five years as a foreign correspondent for ABC News in Latin America. She devotes substantial time to youth advocacy and chaired a coalition that succeeded in introducing mandatory bullying prevention training in Florida public schools. She is also the author of the book, Protect Yourself From Crime, and has published widely in magazines and newspapers.

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“Reading this book shatters nearly every myth about Florida . . .”

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“. . . will shake up the educational establishment and change the way classrooms are managed and how students are taught.”

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“bully.com is full of suspense with a surprise ending skillfully written to keep readers hanging on every word.”

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“If laughter is the best medicine, Bully Bait provides a welcome dose.”

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“Turning a personal tale of adolescent woe into . . . a popular book and perhaps even a movie is a triumphant act—if not sweet revenge.”

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“School Bullying gives the legal profession the 411 on a hot topic . . .”

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“The world may get you down sometimes but overall it’s a pretty good place to be.”

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“A cautionary tale about responsibility, integrity, and redemption . . .”

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“Right now, bullied children need the help of their communities.”

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“Carrie Goldman has written a compelling, well-organized book providing a depth of knowledge about a national crisis and deftly showing how people working together in schools and communitie

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Like many social scientists probing the phenomenon of two decades of school shooting rampages, Jessie Klein, Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Adelphi University, examined ea

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“Parents fighting to keep band, orchestra, drama, and dance programs alive in their children’s schools need to read The Muses Go to School: Conversations About the Necessity of Arts in

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“Parents of children who have been diagnosed as belonging to one of these groups and adults who have been living with any of these labels will find positive affirmation and encouraging advi

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“Canadian science writer Tyler Hamilton has given the scientific community working on renewable energy solutions a public relations boost with his illuminating and important book, Mad L

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“It is this tactic—literally providing the vocabulary for assertive communication—that makes Hey, Back Off! A standout in the field.

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“My Uncle Martin’s Words for America not only honors Dr.

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“Americans interested in Mexico will be fascinated by his astute analysis of the machinations of the Mexican mindset and mannerisms. . . .

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“an extraordinary book of stunning black and white images of the men and boys, women and girls, who lost limbs and loved ones and managed to pick up the pieces of their lives and move on af

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“. . . powerful writing. . . . as skillful as they come at describing a scene and putting the reader in a place in time.”

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“This book can help conscientious parents empower themselves and their children so that together they can help safeguard the emotional health of all children.”

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". . . make readers feel part of a criminal investigation team . . ."