Something Happened in Our Town: A Child's Story About Racial Injustice
Summary
Something Happened in Our Town: A Child's Story About Racial Injustice, written by Marianne Celano, Marietta Collins, and Ann Hazzard, and illustrated by Jennifer Zivoin, is a children's book that helps young readers understand and process racial injustice. The story is told through the experiences of two families, one Black and one White, in the aftermath of a police shooting of an unarmed Black man.
The book follows the children from each family as they navigate their emotions and try to make sense of what happened. They ask their parents and teachers questions about race, police violence, and social justice, and learn about the importance of standing up against racism and advocating for change.
Published by Magination Press, an imprint of the American Psychological Association, the book is recommended by the publisher for readers aged 4-8 years.
Location
Located in the following library on April 1, 2023:
Geggie Elementary School
