Shelter: Homelessness in Our Community

By Lois Peterson

Book Overview

★ "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 unhoused people 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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1459825535
• ISBN13: 9781459825536
• Release Date: October 2021
• Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.2" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7