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Something Happened in Our Park

Standing Together After Gun Violence

Marianne Celano author Ann Hazzard author Marietta Collins author Keith Henry Brown illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:American Psychological Association

Published:27th Apr '21

Should be back in stock very soon

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This important follow-up to the bestselling, groundbreaking, and inspiring Something Happened in Our Town, is a much-needed story to help communities in the aftermath of gun violence. 

Goddard Riverside CBC Youth Book Prize for Social Justice 2021 Shortlist
NCSS-CBC Notable Social Students Trade Book for Young People
National Parenting Product Award Winner
Finalist, Foreword Book Awards


When Miles's cousin Keisha is injured in a shooting, he realizes people can work together to reduce the likelihood of violence in their community. With help from friends and family, Miles learns to use his imagination and creativity to help him cope with his fears. This book can help provide parents with helpful messages of reassurance and empowerment. Includes an extensive Note to Parents and Caregivers with guidelines for discussing community gun violence with children, and sample dialogues.

 

This simply stated story and the note to readers—chock-full of helpful prompts—could be useful to caregivers looking to help children through trauma… the authors clear up misconceptions by citing the disproportionate circumstances that lead to increases in community violence… A suitable guide to start the conversation about gun violence with children. * Kirkus Reviews *

ISBN: 9781433835216

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

40 pages