Synopses & Reviews
Since the attacks of September 11, 2001, the children of New York City have lived with images -- and most of all personal losses -- unimaginable until then. The healing process may take a lifetime. It can, however, be helped along the way through creative expression.
This inspiring book brings together letters, poems, and artwork by children from New York City and across the country in response to the September eleventh tragedy. It not only captures a moment in history; it is an archive of what children were thinking and saying in support of its victims. Reflecting the innocence, hope, and caring that are special to the very young, these honest and heartfelt messages directed to Ground Zero could just as well be directed to us all -- bringing new dimensions to our own feelings about the events of that day and to our hopes for the future.
Read this book on your own, read it with your children, or use it in the classroom. And know that your purchase will benefit the children to whom these messages were sent.
Synopsis
This inspiring book brings together letters, poems, and artwork by children from New York City and across the country in response to the September 11th tragedy.
Synopsis
This is a collection of letters, poetry, and art by children in response to September 11th. All were sent to other children reflecting inocent support, outreach, and caring. This book is an archive of what children were thinking and feeling through their honest and heartful messages.
About the Author
SHELLEY HARWAYNE has been affiliated with the New York City public schools for more than thirty years as a teacher, staff developer, codirector of the Teachers College Writing Project, founding principal of the Manhattan New School, and currently as superintendent of District #2. She has worked as a consultant and keynote speaker throughout the United States and Canada, as well as in such diverse settings as EcuadorMexico
Table of Contents
9-11 - September 11, 2001
Heroes - To Those who came to the rescue
Why? - Trying to Understand
Reaching Out - Letters to New York
Hope - Peace. Love. Understanding.
We Will Never Forget
176 pages
Fifty Illustrations of letters and poems by children of all ages