Something Happened in Our Town
Two families confront a police shooting, sparking questions about justice and race.
Book Series · 2 Books
In order from Something Happened in Our Town to Something Happened in Our Park.
The Something Happened series is a set of 2 picture books by Marianne Celano PhD and Marietta Collins PhD, published between 2018 and 2021. Written for ages 4–9, most books run about 40 pages. Subjects across the series include antiracism, prejudice and racism, and standing up for others.
Two families confront a police shooting, sparking questions about justice and race.
2 books · Published 2018–2021
Two families confront a police shooting, sparking questions about justice and race.
After a shooting hurts his cousin, a boy looks for ways to feel safe.
There are 2 books in the Something Happened series. It began with Something Happened in Our Town in 2018, and the newest book, Something Happened in Our Park, was published in 2021.
The series is best for ages 4–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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