On Our Street

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.

Key Selling Points

• This book offers an age-appropriate and straightforward introduction to the complex topic of homelessness.
• The World Around Us series discusses difficult topics through an organic conversation starting with a common observation and continuing with follow-up questions that would naturally come from a young child.
• Sidebars define larger concepts for further discussion with older and more curious children.
• The author is a practicing child psychologist who is well known for her Just Enough series and the rest of The World Around Us series, and is a regular contributor to HuffPost, Global News and CBC.
• On Our Street was shortlisted for the Bolen Books Children's Book Prize, was a CCBC starred selection and was commended as a Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People.