Something Happened in Our Park: Standing Together After Gun Violence by Ann Hazzard et al. - ADVISABLE

Something Happened in Our Park: Standing Together After Gun Violence by Ann Hazzard, Marianne Celano, Marietta Collins, illustrated by Keith Henry Brown. PICTURE BOOK Magination Press, 2021. $17. 9781433835216 

BUYING ADVISORY: EL - ADVISABLE 

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE 

When Miles' cousin Keisha is shot during a concert at the park, Miles starts to worry that it isn't safe anywhere. He daydreams at school and draws scary pictures, he stays away from windows and won't go to the park, even with his friends. Keisha is OK now, and when she's home during a break from college, helps start a community group to help stop gun violence. 

Realistic illustrations make this helpful picture book appropriate for upper elementary students. Magination Press always includes resources to go further in depth with the subject. Includes conversation starters, resources for more information and ideas to help children cope with anxiety.

Lisa Librarian