Shelter

Key Selling Points Shelter answers the often difficult questions young people have about homelessness in a straightforward, compassionate and age-appropriate way. There are approximately 750,000 people experiencing homelessness in the United States and 350,000 in Canada. Homelessness is regularly in the news cycle as communities discuss and debate how to address the problem. All levels of government are spending millions of dollars addressing the issue. The author brings personal stories from her experience working at a homeless shelter and introduces us to some of the people who live on the street. The book challenges young readers to think about homelessness from a different perspective and gives them examples and practical ways they can take action and help in their own communities. Features full-color illustrations and photos.