Deena Misses Her Mom

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Deena Misses Her Mom - Holmes, Jesse
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The moving and all too common story of a young girl managing big feelings when her mother is incarcerated.


Written by four teenagers, this moving picture book explores the effects of parental incarceration on a young Black girl. After her mother goes to prison, Deena starts misbehaving in school. Her best friend tries to talk to her about her feelings, her grandmother tries to comfort her, her dad tries to punish her - but nothing helps. A day at the carnival brings everything to the forefront. Illustrated through poignant collage, this story helps young people process and understand hard conversations, the grief caused by the justice system, and how families persevere through it all.


Product Details
Price
$11.99  $11.15
Publisher
Shout Mouse Press, Inc.
Publish Date
Pages
42
Dimensions
8.5 X 8.5 X 0.11 inches | 0.26 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781945434075

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About the Author
The authors of this story are part of an innovative program run by Reach Incorporated. Reach develops grade-level readers and capable leaders by preparing teens to serve as tutors and role models for younger students, resulting in improved literacy outcomes for both. Learn more at reachincorporated.org. Books were created in collaboration with Shout Mouse Press. Shout Mouse is a nonprofit writing program and publishing house for unheard voices. Through writing workshops designed for all levels of literacy, Shout Mouse empowers writers from marginalized backgrounds to tell their own stories in their own voices and, as published authors, to act as agents of change. Learn more at shoutmousepress.org
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