When They Bully: The New Class

by Regina N. Smith

It is another year at Wood Oak High School, with a new mentoring program enacted for seniors to mentor the incoming freshmen class. Chaos soon erupts between the two conflicting groups with bullying, betrayal, theft, and secrets. Will the seniors and freshmen find common ground to work through their issues together or will the school continue to be divisive?

131 pages, Paperback

Published September 25, 2020

About the author

Regina N. Smith is an African American author from Louisiana whose work tackles difficult and often overlooked topics. Her writing explores bullying, interracial relationships, racial discrimination, colorism, child abuse, women’s issues, and complex friendships. She is unafraid to address situations that may be triggering, presenting them within narratives that encourage awareness and moral reflection. Through both virtuous and flawed characters, Regina crafts stories where every figure serves a greater purpose, guiding readers to think critically and engage in deeper dialogue.

Recently, she wrote “I Hope This Letter Finds Its Way to You,” a heartfelt song inspired by her Love Fumbles series, bringing moments from the stories to life through music.

Reviews

[Lynfree J. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed!! The book discussed topics that need to be talked about.

[Ashlynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting and relatable characters are portrayed in this creative book. There were some funny moments and serious situations that high schoolers are often faced with in real life.