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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Awards
- Goddard Riverside CBC Youth Book Prize for Social Justice Shortlist
- Notable AwardNotable Award 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
