Bibliograph

Shelter, homelessness in our community, Lois Peterson ; illustrated by Taryn Gee

Type

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Shelter, homelessness in our community, Lois Peterson ; illustrated by Taryn Gee

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Shelter

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1227305697

Responsibility statement

Lois Peterson ; illustrated by Taryn Gee

Series statement

Orca think

Sub title

homelessness in our community

Summary

"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."--, Amazon

Table Of Contents

Nowhere to call home -- Everyone counts -- Life on the streets -- Beyond the basics -- Not wanted here -- Paying the bills -- Housing first

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

Homelessness in our community

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