Something Happened in Our Park

Written by Ann Hazzard Marianne Celano , and Marietta Collins · Illustrated by Keith Henry Brown

Part of the Something Happened series

After a shooting hurts his cousin, a boy looks for ways to feel safe.

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40 pages· 560L· AR ~3.4

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Bookroo's summary

When Miles's cousin Keisha is injured in a shooting in their neighborhood, he is frightened. With help from friends and family, Miles learns to use his imagination and creativity to cope with his fears, and sees how people can work together to make their community safer. Includes a note for parents and caregivers.

From the publisher

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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