Something Happened in Our Park
- Goddard Riverside CBC Youth Book Prize for Social Justice 2021 Shortlist
- NCSS-CBC Notable Social Students Trade Book for Young People
- National Parenting Product Award Winner
- Finalist, Foreword Book Awards
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. Includes an extensive Note to Parents and Caregivers with guidelines for discussing community gun violence with children, and sample dialogues.
Marianne Celano, PhD, ABPP, Marietta Collins, PhD, and Ann Hazzard, PhD, ABPP worked together for over two decades as Emory University School of Medicine faculty members, serving children and families in Atlanta.
All three psychologists have been involved in community advocacy efforts focused on children’s behavioral health and social justice. Dr. Celano and Dr. Hazzard have developed and utilized therapeutic stories in individual and group therapy with children and teens.
They all live in the Atlanta, GA area.
Keith Henry Brown is an artist who illustrated cartoons for Marvel and has created watercolor paintings for greeting cards, newspapers, magazines, books, and CDs.
He lives in Brooklyn, New York. Visit him online and on Instagram.
- Goddard Riverside CBC Youth Book Prize for Social Justice 2021 Shortlist
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… the 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
- Talking With Your Kids About Community Gun Violence (PDF, 687KB)
Read an excerpt from the Readers Note. - Gun Violence Resources for Children, Families, and Educators (PDF, 181KB)
Resources that include: list of books for young children about poverty, resilience, and community empowerment; list of books for young children about managing anxiety; resources for caregivers managing stress for themselves and their children; resources on gun safety and gun violence prevention; and additional resources for educators. This document also includes references for the Reader’s Note. - Watch the author read Something Happened in Our Park: Standing Together After Gun Violence. Interested in this book? Purchase a copy to continue (or start) the conversation with the children in your life.
