Something Happened in Our Park - by Ann Hazzard & Marianne Celano & Marietta Collins (Hardcover)

About the Book

When Miles's cousin Keisha is injured in a shooting, he learns to use his imagination and creativity to help him cope with his anxieties. He also realizes people can work together to reduce the likelihood of violence.

Book Synopsis

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. Included is an extensive Note to Parents and Caregivers with guidelines for discussing community gun violence with children, and sample dialogues.

Review Quotes

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"

About the Author

Ann Hazzard, PhD, ABPP, Marianne Celano, PhD, ABPP, and Marietta Collins, PhD, 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. Dr. Collins is a faculty member at Morehouse School of Medicine, providing psychological services to underserved adults, youth, and families.

Keith Henry Brown is an artist and illustrator who has drawn comics for Marvel as well as created watercolor paintings for greeting cards, newspapers, magazines, books, and album covers. He lives in Brooklyn, NY. Visit keithhbrown.com and @iamtheleopard on Instagram.