Something Happened in Our Park
Standing Together after Gun Violence
From the Series Something Happened
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.
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. Included is an extensive Note to Parents and Caregivers with guidelines for discussing community gun violence with children, and sample dialogues.
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978-1-4338-3521-6
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$16.99 |
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Genre | Picture Books |
| Category | Diverse Books: Social Justice, Diversity, SEL: C Social Awareness, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2021 |
| Publisher | Magination Press, American Psychological Association |
| Imprint | Magination Press — American Psychological Association |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 40 |
| Publication Date | 2025-01-01 |
Author: Ann Hazzard, PhD
Ann Hazzard, PhD, ABPP, is a faculty member at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, working at clinics serving mostly minority and immigrant families. As a psychologist, Ann has utilized therapeutic stories in treatment with children and teens. As a community advocate, she has focused on children’s behavioral health and social justice. She is a co-author with Drs. Collins and Celano of the New York Times bestselling Something Happened in Our Town and Something Happened in Our Park.
Author: Marianne Celano, PhD
Marianne Celano, PhD, ABPP is a faculty member at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, providing psychological services to underserved adults, youth, and families. Marianne is a co-author with Drs. Hazzard and Collins of the New York Times bestselling Something Happened in Our Town and Something Happened in Our Park.
Author: Marietta Collins, PhD
Marietta Collins, PhD, is a faculty member at Morehouse School of Medicine, providing psychological services to underserved adults, youth, and families. Marietta is also involved in community advocacy efforts focused on children’s behavioral health and social justice in the Atlanta, GA, area. She is a co-author with Drs. Hazzard and Celano of the New York Times bestselling Something Happened in Our Town and Something Happened in Our Park.
Illustrator: Keith Henry Brown
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Something Happened
Fictional stories based on real-life, common experiences help explain sensitive, important events happening in communities across the US and around the world. Told in clear, compelling stories for young readers, the books come with the authority of psychological… View available downloads →
Awards
- Goddard Riverside CBC Youth Book Prize for Social Justice Shortlist
- NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People
- Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Finalist
Reviews
Kirkus Reviews
“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. . . . [T]he 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
