'Excited, afraid, homeless, fat, dying, but at least if we made that first step we had somewhere to go, we had a purpose. And we really didn't have anything better to do at half past three on a Thursday afternoon than to start a 630-mile walk.'
'Excited, afraid, homeless, fat, dying, but at least if we made that first step we had somewhere to go, we had a purpose. And we really didn't have anything better to do at half past three on a Thursday afternoon than to start a 630-mile walk.'
#bookspin for October - LOVED this! So sad, yet uplifting, really makes me want to walk the south west coast path one day!
#hauntedshelf #skeletoncrew
This book follows a fifth-grader named Deja as she navigates life in a diverse Brooklyn neighborhood while learning about the impact of 9/11 on her community. Through friendship, family, and the exploration of history, Deja discovers how the past shapes her identity and understanding of the world.
This book serves as a powerful tool in the classroom to foster discussions about history, empathy, and community resilience. It encourages students to engage with complex themes in a relatable way, promoting critical thinking and understanding of societal events.