Shelter : homelessness in our community
Publication Information
[Victoria, British Columbia] : Orca Book Publishers, 2021.
Physical Description
110 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color portrait ; 24 cm
Series
Summary
"Part of the Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this book answers the questions young people have about homelessness and its causes, effects, possible solutions, and what we can all do [to] help."
"There are 150 million people experiencing homelessness worldwide, and that number is increasing every year. Homelessness is not a choice, yet it exists in almost every community. But why are people homeless? Who are they? What can you do? In Shelter: Homelessness in Our Community, readers will get answers to these complex questions. They'll learn about the root causes of homelessness and its effects, and what people and organizations around the world are doing to address the problem. It shares the personal stories of people who live on the street and the adults and kids who work with them. As a former homeless-shelter worker, author Lois Peterson encourages young people to approach the issue with knowledge and compassion. She dispels some of the myths about homelessness and makes the case for why everyone deserves a safe, permanent place to call home."--
Notes
"Edited by Kirstie Hudson"--Title page verso.
Contents
- Nowhere to call home
- Everyone counts
- Life on the streets
- Beyond the basics
- Not wanted here
- Paying the bills
- Housing first.