Something happened series | Library Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

1) Something happened in our town: a child's story about racial injustice

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Picture Books in Both English and Spanish/Libros ilustrados en ingles y español
When Bad Things Happen: Books for Kids

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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 Parents and Caregivers that provides general guidance about addressing racism with children, child-friendly vocabulary definitions, conversation guides, and a link to additional online resources for parents and teachers.

2) Something happened in our park: standing together after gun violence

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Hazzard, Ann

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When Bad Things Happen: Books for Kids

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Miles wants to move away after his cousin Keisha is accidentally shot in their neighborhood park, but Keisha and Miles' father work with others to make their community a safer place.

3) Something happened to my dad: a story about immigration and family separation

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Hazzard, Ann

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Picture Books in Both English and Spanish/Libros ilustrados en ingles y español

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"Carmen's family receives support from their community after her father, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico, has been detained"--

4) Something happened to our planet: kids tackle the climate crisis

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Celano, Marianne