Something Happened in Our Town: A Child's Story about Racial Injustice Young Adult Fiction Social Themes - Prejudice & Racism Historical - United States - 20th Century Juvenile Fiction Social Themes - Prejudice & Racism this important new book will

this important new book will be welcomed by students and scholars of African diaspora religions and discerning readers interested in learning more about the history of racial discrimination

The only problem is the Japanese girl doesn't speak English and the American girl doesn't speak Japanese

and activities unique to the Bronx in this winning picture book celebration of hometown pride

and their parents don't want anything to jeopardize the scholarships she'll need to become the first member of their family to attend college

Something Happened in Our Town: A Child's Story about Racial Injustice Young Adult Fiction Social Themes - Prejudice & Racism Historical - United States - 20th Century Juvenile Fiction Social Themes - Prejudice & Racism this important new book willSomething Happened in Our Town follows two familiesone White, one Blackas they discuss a police shooting of a Black man in their community. The story aims to answer children's questions about such traumatic events and to help children identify and counter racial injustice in their own lives. Included is an extensive Note to Parents and Caregivers with guidelines for discussing race and racism with children, child friendly definitions, and sample