SJPL Recommends: Resources for Helping Children in Grades 4-8 Process Community Violence or Personal Tragedy

Aftermath

by Isler, Emily Barth

Book - 2021

After her younger brother's death from a heart defect, twelve-year-old Lucy moves to a town that was devastated by a school shooting four years earlier, where she must navigate different kinds of grief. After her younger brother's death from a heart defect, twelve-year-old Lucy moves to a town that was devastated by a school shooting four years earlier, where she must navigate different kinds of grief. Show less

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The Shape of Thunder

by Warga, Jasmine

Book - 2021

Estranged from the best friend whose brother killed her sister in a school shooting, a grieving Cora receives a message on her twelfth birthday from her friend, asking for her help with creating a time portal to prevent the tragedy. Estranged from the best friend whose brother killed her sister in a school shooting, a grieving Cora receives a message on her twelfth birthday from her friend, asking for her help with creating a time portal to prevent the tragedy. Show less

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The Lost Things Club

by Puller, J. S.

Book - 2021

Visiting her lovable, younger cousin in Chicago over the summer, twelve-year-old Leah tries to help him recover from the trauma of a school shooting. Visiting her lovable, younger cousin in Chicago over the summer, twelve-year-old Leah tries to help him recover from the trauma of a school shooting. Show less

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The PTSD Workbook for Teens

Simple, Effective Skills for Healing Trauma

by Palmer, Libbi

eBook - 2012

Based in cognitive behavioral therapy, this user-friendly workbook for teens with PTSD and other trauma-related difficulties will help you work through yo...Show more Based in cognitive behavioral therapy, this user-friendly workbook for teens with PTSD and other trauma-related difficulties will help you work through your experience and make sense of your thoughts and feelings. The book includes worksheets and activities to help you reestablish a sense of safety, gain control over your emotions, make peace with your traumatic experience, and reconnect with a positive sense of self. If you are ready to start recovering from traumatic memories and take back your life, the PTSD Workbook for Teens will show you the way. Show less

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This Is Not A Drill

by Holt, K. A.

Book - 2022

Told in text messages, middle-schooler Ava is having a really bad day: her parents are getting divorced, she has had a big argument with her best friends,...Show more Told in text messages, middle-schooler Ava is having a really bad day: her parents are getting divorced, she has had a big argument with her best friends, and the charge on her cellphone is getting low; but things are about to get a lot worse because the lockdown alarm has just gone off, and there is an intruder in the school building. Show less

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Things You Can't Say

by Bishop, Jenn

Book - 2020

Three years after his father's death by suicide, twelve-year-old Drew embarks on a journey toward understanding, forgiveness, and hope. Three years after his father's death by suicide, twelve-year-old Drew embarks on a journey toward understanding, forgiveness, and hope. Show less

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Count Me in

by Bajaj, Varsha

Book - 2019

Told from two viewpoints, sixth-graders Karina and Chris use social media to stand up to racism in Houston, Texas, after an attack puts Karina's Indian American grandfather in the hospital. Told from two viewpoints, sixth-graders Karina and Chris use social media to stand up to racism in Houston, Texas, after an attack puts Karina's Indian American grandfather in the hospital. Show less

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Ghost Boys

by Rhodes, Jewell Parker

Book - 2018

After seventh-grader Jerome is shot by a police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a real threat, he observes the aftermath of his death and meets the ghosts of other fallen black boys including historical figure Emmett Till. After seventh-grader Jerome is shot by a police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a real threat, he observes the aftermath of his death and meets the ghosts of other fallen black boys including historical figure Emmett Till. Show less

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The Thing About Jellyfish

by Benjamin, Ali

Book - 2015

Twelve-year-old Suzy Swanson wades through her intense grief over the loss of her best friend by investigating the rare jellyfish she is convinced was responsible for her friend's death. Twelve-year-old Suzy Swanson wades through her intense grief over the loss of her best friend by investigating the rare jellyfish she is convinced was responsible for her friend's death. Show less

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Mascot

by John, Antony

Book - 2018

Confined to a wheelchair months after the car accident that paralyzed him and killed his father, Noah struggles to come to terms with the changes in his life and the fears that are keeping him from moving forward. Confined to a wheelchair months after the car accident that paralyzed him and killed his father, Noah struggles to come to terms with the changes in his life and the fears that are keeping him from moving forward. Show less

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When I Am Happiest

by Lagercrantz, Rose

Book - 2015

Dani is so happy to spend her summer vacation writing a book, but her life is turned upside down when her father is in a terrible accident. Dani is so happy to spend her summer vacation writing a book, but her life is turned upside down when her father is in a terrible accident. Show less

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Way Home Looks Now

by Shang, Wendy Wan Long

Book - 2015

After his brother dies in a car crash, Peter Lee's family is paralyzed by grief, but Peter hopes that if he joins a Little League team in Pittsburgh, he can reawaken his family's passion for baseball and bring them back to life. After his brother dies in a car crash, Peter Lee's family is paralyzed by grief, but Peter hopes that if he joins a Little League team in Pittsburgh, he can reawaken his family's passion for baseball and bring them back to life. Show less

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Helping Children and Youth Cope in the Aftermath of Disasters: Tips for Parents, Caregivers, and Educators

https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/podcasts-children-trauma-presentation.pdf

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This PDF presentation from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration is for parents, caregivers, and teachers to assist with youth coping after...Show more This PDF presentation from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration is for parents, caregivers, and teachers to assist with youth coping after a disaster or other traumatic event. Advice on how to listen, signs to look for, and exercises for healthy coping and healing is provided in an easy to understand manner. Show less

Helping Children Cope with Unsettling Times - National Association of School Psychologists

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From the National Association of School Psychologists, this tip sheet is helpful for parents and caregivers how to support their children and help them cope and heal from traumatic events. From the National Association of School Psychologists, this tip sheet is helpful for parents and caregivers how to support their children and help them cope and heal from traumatic events. Show less

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