Taryn Gee

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.

Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 9 to 12.

This book is part of the Orca Thinks series.

Answers the often difficult questions young people have about homelessness in a straightforward, compassionate and age-appropriate way.

Themes: Homeless Shelters, Poverty, Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Affordable Housing 

Additional Information
120 pages | 7.00" x 9.00" | Hardcover