Conscious Conversations – Storytime (Kindergarten through 5th Grade)

Virtual Zoom Discussion

SOMETHING HAPPENED IN OUR TOWN Written by Marianne Celano , Marietta Collins , Ann Hazzard , Jennifer Zivoin Something Happened in Our Town follows two families — one White, one Black — as they discuss a police shooting of a Black man in their community. The story aims to answer children's questions about such traumatic events, and to help children identify and counter racial injustice in their own lives. Free, downloadable educator materials (including discussion questions) are available at www.apa.org. From the Note to Parents and Caregivers: There are many benefits of beginning to discuss racial bias and injustice with young children...