Parkland Speaks
Author | : Sarah Lerner |
Publisher | : Crown Books for Young Readers |
Total Pages | : 194 |
Release | : 2019-01-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781984850010 |
ISBN-13 | : 1984850016 |
Rating | : 4/5 (10 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Featuring art and writing from the students of the Parkland tragedy, this is a raw look at the events of February 14, and a poignant representation of grief, healing, and hope. The students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School share their emotional journeys that began on February 14, 2018, and continue today. This revealing and unfiltered look at teens living in the wake of tragedy is a poignant representation of grief, anger, determination, healing, and hope. The intimate collection includes poetry, eyewitness accounts, letters, speeches, journal entries, drawings, and photographs from the events of February 14 and its aftermath. Full of heartbreaking loss, a rally cry for change, and hope for a safe future, these artistic pieces will inspire readers to reflect on their own lives and the importance of valuing and protecting the ones you love.