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On Our Street: Our First Talk about Poverty

by Jillian Roberts

A first conversation about poverty

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A first conversation about poverty

On Our Street introduces poverty through the realities of people living with inadequate resources, while also connecting the subject to homelessness, mental illness, and refugee status. Age-appropriate language and perspectives from individuals and organizations, including UNICEF, frame the discussion. A section on ways children can help gives the book a practical component, linking its introduction to the issue with suggested action.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 beginning to learn about poverty and homelessness
  • Families or educators seeking a child-focused starting point for discussing related social issues
  • Young readers interested in ways they can help others

Themes

Poverty and inadequate resourcesHomelessnessMental illness and povertyRefugee statusChildren’s contributions to helping others

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Book overview

A gentle introduction to the issue of poverty, On Our Street explores the realities of people living with inadequate resources.

Using age-appropriate language, this book addresses mental illness, homelessness and refugee status as they are connected to this issue. Insightful quotes from individuals and organizations such as UNICEF are included throughout to add further perspective on the issue. An invaluable section on how kids can help empowers readers to take what they have learned and use it to make a difference.

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