Shelter : homelessness in our community / Lois Peterson ; illustrated by Taryn Gee.
Material type:
TextSeries: Orca thinkPublisher: [Victoria, British Columbia] : Orca Book Publishers, 2021Copyright date: ©2021Description: 110 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781459825536
- 1459825535
- Homelessness in our community
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Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's NonFiction | 362.592 P485 | Available | 33111010634752 | ||||
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 362.592 P485 | Available | 33111010788244 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
★"An outstanding, sophisticated introduction to a complex topic, this book encourages readers to prioritize kindness towards and dignity for people experiencing homelessness. Recommended as a first purchase."--School Library Journal, starred review
There are 150 million people experiencing homelessness worldwide, and that number is increasing every year.
Homelessness is not a choice, yet it exists in almost every community. But why are people homeless? Who are they? What can you do? In Shelter: Homelessness in Our Community, readers will get answers to these complex questions. They'll learn about the root causes of homelessness and its effects, and what people and organizations around the world are doing to address the problem. It shares the personal stories of people who live on the street and the adults and kids who work with them. As a former homeless-shelter worker, author Lois Peterson encourages young people to approach the issue with knowledge and compassion. She dispels some of the myths about homelessness and makes the case for why everyone deserves a safe, permanent place to call home.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 105-106) and index.
Nowhere to call home -- Everyone counts -- Life on the streets -- Beyond the basics -- Not wanted here -- Paying the bills -- Housing first.
"There are 150 million people experiencing homelessness worldwide, and that number is increasing every year. Homelessness is not a choice, yet it exists in almost every community. But why are people homeless? Who are they? What can you do? In Shelter: Homelessness in Our Community, readers will get answers to these complex questions. They'll learn about the root causes of homelessness and its effects, and what people and organizations around the world are doing to address the problem. It shares the personal stories of people who live on the street and the adults and kids who work with them. As a former homeless-shelter worker, author Lois Peterson encourages young people to approach the issue with knowledge and compassion. She dispels some of the myths about homelessness and makes the case for why everyone deserves a safe, permanent place to call home."-- Amazon.