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On Our Street: Our First Talk About Poverty

On Our Street: Our First Talk About Poverty

by Dr. Jillian Roberts

A gentle introduction to the issue of poverty, On Our Street explores the realities of people living with inadequate resources. Using age-appropriate language, this book addresses mental illness, homelessness and refugee status as they are connected to this issue. Insightful quotes from individuals and organizations such as UNICEF are included throughout to add further perspective on the issue. An invaluable section on how kids can help empowers readers to take what they have learned and use it to make a difference.


Ages: 6-Up
Illustrated by: Jane Heinrichs
ISBN: 9781459816176
Price: $19.95
Published by: Orca Book Publishers

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