Part of me died, too
Subtitle: stories of creative survival among bereaved children and teenagers
By: Virginia Lynn Fry ; with a foreword by Katherine Paterson
Edition: [New ed. featuring new introd.].
Publisher: Phoenix Rising Press
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Montpelier, VT
Language: eng
Number of pages: 218
ISBN-13: 9780976673200
Subjects: Bereavement in children; Juvenile literature; Bereavement in youth
Description: 11 true stories about young people, toddlers to teenagers, who have experienced the loss of family members or friends. Guided by a hospice counselor, these bereaved children used creative activities to bring their feelings out in the open.
Notes: ALA Notable Children's Book Award.

Publisher's Weekly Critics Choice.
Table of contents: title: 1. Liam & Mac (ages eighteen months to four years), death of a pet; title: 2. Erik & Grammy (age seven), death of a grandparent; title: 3. Lori & Barry (ages eight & twelve), death of a father; title: 4. David & his mom (age twelve), death of a mother; title: 5. Betsy, Amy, & Frankie (ages fourteen, nine, & seventeen), death of a brother; title: 6. Rose (age eighteen), death of a father; title: 7. Jesse, Renee, & Gabe (age thirteen, nine, & fourteen), accidental death of a mother; title: 8. Jessica, Jason, & David (ages ten, nine, & six), death of a father; title: 9. Niki & Angie (ages four & two), AIDS and suicide; title: 10. School days (ages four to fifteen), the death of friends; title: 11. Shelly & Bobby (ages eight & two), murder; title: Epilogue.