The storm : students of Biloxi, Mississippi remember Hurricane Katrina

Format:

Book

Title:

The storm : students of Biloxi, Mississippi remember Hurricane Katrina

ISBN:

9781580891721

9781580891738

Publication Information:

Physical Description:

64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 x 28 cm

Summary:

Drawings and anecdotes by grade-school students from Biloxi, Mississippi, describe their experiences during Hurricane Katrina, including the process of evacuating, waiting out the storm, and seeing the aftermath.

Subject(s):

Hurricane Katrina, 2005 -- Anecdotes.

Hurricane Katrina, 2005 -- Pictorial works.

Children -- Mississippi -- Biloxi -- Biography -- Anecdotes.

Children's writings, American -- Mississippi -- Biloxi.

Children's drawings -- Mississippi -- Biloxi.

Biloxi (Miss.) -- History -- 21st century -- Anecdotes.

Biloxi (Miss.) -- History -- 21st century -- Pictorial works.

Biloxi (Miss.) -- Biography -- Anecdotes.

Geographic Term:

Biloxi (Miss.) -- History -- 21st century -- Anecdotes.

Biloxi (Miss.) -- History -- 21st century -- Pictorial works.

Biloxi (Miss.) -- Biography -- Anecdotes.

Mississippi -- Biloxi.

Genre:

illustrated books.

collective biographies.

Added Author:

McGrath, Barbara Barbieri, 1954-

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Library	Call Number	Status
Searching... Monmouth Public Library	J 976.044 STORM 2006	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Salem Main Library	J 976.044 Storm 2006	Searching... Unknown

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Summary

On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated the coastlines of Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. It was a storm the people of Biloxi, Mississippi, like many other Gulf Coast residents, will never forget. Students, teachers, and administrators from the Biloxi Public Schools share their stories from the days preceding Hurricane Katrina to those first days of recovery after the storm. And even while their city lay in ruins, one remarkable lighthouse survived, serving as a beacon of hope.
Their powerful images and moving personal accounts pay tribute to the resilience of the human spirit.

Author Notes

Barbara Barbieri McGrath has written over twenty books for children, including The Little Gray Bunny , The Little Red Elf , and many bestselling math concept books.Her love for writing, children and making learning fun was the inspiration for her first children's book, The M&M Brand Counting Book , which sold over 1 million copies.Shelives in Natick, Massachusetts.

Reviews (2)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 3-8-A compilation of stories and artwork by 91 children in grades K-12. Their submissions range from single-sentence descriptions, short paragraphs, and poems to black-and-white pencil sketches and paintings/drawings in other media. (Teachers and administrators also offer brief reflections.) The book is divided into four sections that parallel the disaster's time line and effects-"Evacuation," "Storm," "Aftermath," and "Hope." Stark white pages serve as a crisp backdrop for the text and the variously sized art, which attracts the eye. Readers will be moved by images and descriptions that students share: "My house drowned"; "Shingles were falling like pancakes"; "Everything in life is a privilege, not a right-.I never believed that until I lost it all." The impact of the storm on the families of Biloxi and their struggles to rebuild their lives are vividly portrayed. Ultimately, the book emphasizes the resilience of children and the healing powers of art. It is also a practical means to helping the recovery efforts since a portion of the proceeds from the sales are being donated to Biloxi Public Schools.-Maura Bresnahan, High Plain Elementary School, Andover, MA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Horn Book Review

School children use art and writing to tell their stories of surviving Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. The children report fears and loss and ultimately find hope for the future. Thoughtfully designed and well organized, the book offers a powerful message. Adults may find this a useful bibliotherapy tool for those who were affected by the storm or another tragedy. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.