Something Happened in Our Town: A Child’s Story About Racial Injustice

Marianne Celano, Marietta Collins, Ann Hazzard, Jennifer Zivoin
- illustrator
(Juvenile Nonfiction - J 305.8 Cel)

After discussing the police shooting of a local Black man with their families, Emma and Josh know how to treat a new student who looks and speaks differently than his classmates. Includes an extensive note to caregivers that provides general guidance about addressing racism with children, child-friendly vocabulary definitions, conversation guides, and a link to additional online resources for caregivers and teachers. 


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