Not in Room 204

Written by Shannon Riggs · Illustrated by Jaime Zollars

A quiet student harbors a secret. Can she find the courage to speak up?

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32 pages· 1,079 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Regina Lillian Hadwig is a quiet student who thrives under Mrs. Salvador's strict discipline. But beneath her silence lies a secret about her father's actions, one she hasn't shared with anyone. During a lesson on Stranger Danger, Mrs. Salvador reveals that sometimes the threat isn't a stranger at all. As Regina grapples with her fear, she must decide if she can trust her teacher with the truth. Will Regina find the courage to break her silence and seek help? This poignant story offers a gentle approach to discussing a difficult topic with children.

From the publisher

Mrs. Salvador is one tough teacher. But Regina Lillian Hadwig, a very quiet student, doesn’t mind. She likes the order and discipline Mrs. Salvador expects. At a report card conference, Mrs. Salvador tells Regina’s mom that Regina is doing a great job, but that she is very quiet. “Are you quiet at home, like you are in school?” Mrs. Salvador asks Regina. And Regina thinks of the secret she keeps so quiet—the one even her mom doesn’t know, about the secret things her father does. “Yes, I’m quiet at home, too,” says Regina. “Maybe we can work on that,” says Mrs. Salvador. When Mrs. Salvador reads a book about Stranger Danger, she emphasizes one thing—that the person doing the inappropriate touching might not be a stranger at all. It might be someone a child knows very well. Will Regina find the courage to tell Mrs. Salvador her terrible secret?

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