A Place to Stay
A Shelter Story
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"A comforting, accessible introduction to a not often discussed subject" - Kirkus Reviews
A young girl and her mom are facing a big change - they're staying at a women's shelter for a little while, and the girl is feeling unsure about what comes next. But with her mother's support and a little imagination, they transform their surroundings into something amazing: an unfamiliar bed becomes a rocket ship, and the dining room turns into a grand banquet hall! This heartwarming picture book gently introduces the concept of shelters, showing how imagination and love can make even the most unfamiliar places feel like home.
- Celebrates the power of imagination and resilience in times of change
- Offers a gentle introduction to women's shelters and family homelessness
- Includes informational endnotes detailing various reasons people experience homelessness and the resources available to help
About this Author
Erin Gunti grew up in the small town of Lula, Georgia, USA. After working as a child abuse and neglect investigator, she became an award-winning poet and children's, young adult and middle grade literature. She lives in Georgia with her husband and two sons.
Estelí Meza holds a Master's Degree in Visual Arts from the National Autonomous University of Mexico and has exhibited her work internationally. She has published books in Mexico, the United States, Spain and the United Arab Emirates. Currently she works for different publishers and magazines. Her technique combines collage, pencil colors, acrylics and gouache with digital. She loves to create textures.
Reviews
"A comforting, accessible introduction to a not often discussed subject" -- Kirkus Reviews
"A must read... may our incredible and powerful gift to imagine take us through hard times" -- Cristina Arias, Stop the Violence
"An expertly written, child-centred text which can be used to explore the many different traumas that force families into homelessness and to seek places of sanctuary" - Amnesty International UK
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