Still a Family: A Story about Homelessness

Brenda Reeves Sturgis, Jo-Shin Lee

Book cover for Still a Family: A Story about Homelessness
Book cover for Still a Family: A Story about Homelessness

Still a Family: A Story about Homelessness

Still a Family: A Story about Homelessness

Brenda Reeves Sturgis, Jo-Shin Lee

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Description

New York Public Library Best Books for Kids 2017

A family has fallen on hard times and are living in different homeless shelters. But even though they are separate, they are still a family.

A little girl and her parents have lost their home and must live in a homeless shelter. Even worse, due to a common shelter policy, her dad must live in a men's shelter, separated from her and her mom. Despite these circumstances, the family still finds time to be together. They meet at the park to play hide-and-seek, slide on slides, and pet puppies. While the young girl wishes for better days when her family is together again under a roof of their very own, she continues to remind herself that they're still a family even in times of separation.

About the Author

Brenda Reeves Sturgis is an award-winning author of the picture books 10 Turkeys in the Road, The Lake Where Loon Lives, and Touchdown! This is her fourth book. She is a member of SCBWI and currently lives in Maine on a lovely little lake. Jo-Shin Lee received a bachelor's degree in agricultural chemistry prior to earning a master's degree in children's book illustration from the Cambridge School of Art. She aspires to create interesting and educational picture books for children around the world. Jo-Shin lives in Taiwan.

Critical Reviews

"This discussion starter offers a child's perspective on homelessness and a positive message of hope. --School Library Journal

New York Public Library Best Books for Kids 2017

"An empathic and valuable book, both for families without a home and for those in a position to help."--Publishers Weekly

"A sensitive and necessary picture book to provide comfort and raise awareness and empathy."--Kirkus Reviews

Publishing Information

Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Pub date: 2017-01-31
Length: 32 pages

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