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. All three authors valued story-time with their
children, who taught them important lessons about what
children need from adults. This is their first picture book
for children.
Jennifer Zivoin has always loved art and storytelling,
so becoming an illustrator was a natural career path. She has been
trained in media ranging from figure drawing to virtual reality,
and earned her bachelor of arts degree with highest distinction
from the honors division of Indiana University. During her
professional career, Jennifer worked as a graphic designer and then
as a creative director before finding her artistic niche
illustrating children's books, including Something Happened in Our
Town, Did You Hear?, and A World of Pausabilities. She lives in
Indiana.Visit her at www.jzartworks.com.
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Explain Racism and Protest to Your Kids"
Mentioned in USA Today—"Looking for books about racism?
Experts suggest these must-read titles for adults and kids"
Featured on Today—“10 books to help you discuss anti-racism with
children and teenagers”
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“Written by three psychologists, this is a great educational
resource for parents… how to talk to children about race and racism
and trauma, how to identify and counter racial injustice.”
—Vogue
“Does an admirable job showing two families’ reactions to a police
killing… important for library collections.”—School Library
Journal
“This book provides the necessary framework for talking to children
about racial injustice.” —Women’s Day
“Provides an unflinching look at how families can and should talk
about racism…Explores the roots of racism in America, the
importance of actively fighting for social justice, and how kids
can respond to the prejudice and exclusion that creeps into their
classrooms… Whatever this discussion looks like in your household,
it's just a first step.”—Mashable.com
“This beautifully written and illustrated book tackles a difficult
subject with grace, helping families share conversations about
racism and discrimination.” —What’s Up Moms
“This book helps children grapple with one of the most disturbing
and troubling issues in our society today, police shootings of
people of color, and helps them to identify and counter racial
injustice.” —Mommy Poppins
"This is a difficult subject, and I think this book handles it
well. The language is age-appropriate and gentle. The illustrations
are beautiful, and the message is positive: kids can start a
'better pattern' by including kids who are different than
themselves." —Five Star Review, San Francisco Book
Review
"This book is a must-read for kids and parents, it offers great
examples of how to talk to kids about race." —Kids & Race
“Something Happened In Our Town respectfully and honestly deals
with a paramount social problem, and is worthy of the highest
recommendation for public, school library, and family picture book
collections.” —Children’s Bookwatch
“This story will open up the doors to some important and heavy
issues that children are exposed to in today’s society. Issues of
race, discrimination, stereotypes, racial profiling, entitlement…”
—Lulu’s Book Journey
“Right now, parents are looking for more children’s books that
accurately depict the world their kids live in today. They also
want a book that helps them discuss the tough issues that they
would otherwise feel uncomfortable talking about. This is that
book….The lesson of compassion and tolerance will touch anyone’s
heart….This beautifully depicted picture book is a must for
parents, teachers and librarians a like.” —cup of tea with
that book, please
“In this beautifully written and illustrated children’s book,
children will learn about racial injustice as it happens today.”
—Medium
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