Something Happened in Our Park

Standing Together after Gun Violence

Ann Hazzard, Marianne Celano, Marietta Collins , Keith Henry Brown

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Magination Press, (American Psychological Association)
30 May 2021

Violence in society; General fiction (Children's&YA); Personal & social issues: death & bereavement (Children's&YA); Personal & social issues: self-awareness & self-esteem (Children's&YA); Personal & social issues: racism & multiculturalism (Children's&YA)

Series: Something Happened

This important follow-up to the bestselling, groundbreaking, and polarizing 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 provides parents 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.

By: Ann Hazzard, Marianne Celano, Marietta Collins
Illustrated by: Keith Henry Brown
Imprint: Magination Press, (American Psychological Association)
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 260mm, Width: 210mm,
Weight: 340g
ISBN: 9781433835216
ISBN 10: 1433835215
Series: Something Happened
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 30 May 2021
Recommended Age: From 8 to 9 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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, NY.

Reviews for Something Happened in Our Park: Standing Together after Gun Violence

Praise for Something Happened in Our Town: New York Times Bestseller #1 IndieBound Bestseller The Today Show - 10 books to help you discuss anti-racism with children and teens Glamour - 10 Books to Help Talk to Your Kids About Racism, as Recommended by Black Authors NCSS-CBC Notable Social Students Trade Book for Young People National Parenting Product Award Winner Finalist, Foreword Book Awards