Title: Something happened in our town
Description: 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.
Subjects: Juvenile fiction, Police shootings, Racism, Prejudices, Fiction, nyt:picture-books=2020-07-26, New York Times bestseller, Children's fiction, Prejudices, fiction