The author deftly weaves the concepts of home, family, and community in this kind-hearted book. I love that Deja allows herself to be happy and that the kids in the book choose kindness over judgement time and again. For many kids literature will be the best way for them to learn about this tragic day.
Readers may like this video featuring visual elements of the book
Source: Ebook from the public library
Audience: 5th-7th grade
Rhode Reader 