Overview
* From the young-adult nonfiction series that brought you the #1 New York Times bestseller This Book Is Anti-Racist *
Who are you? What is your experience with gun violence? How does gun violence affect the world? What can we do to change it?
This fourth installment in the critically acclaimed Empower the Future series meets teens where they are to break down the sensitive and urgent topic of gun violence. Tia Bell, a community leader and gun prevention expert, explains the root causes of the problem, both societal and personal, exploring systemic obstacles and the reasons why a person might pull the trigger.
From practicing compassion and understanding, to finding community and being a leader, this book is packed with practical advice and personal experience. Each chapter concludes with an off-page activity to develop and solidify knowledge.
Brought to colorful life by Aurelia Durand’s exuberant illustrations, these pages explore:
- Who you are – Your social identity, your community, and your life experience with guns
- Guns and the world – Gun laws, facts and figures about gun violence, and who is most at risk
- How society loads the gun – Gun violence as a public health issue, collective social trauma, and how intervention is wrongly favored over prevention
- What you can do – How you can combine knowledge and empathy with civic engagement to combat gun violence
This book is not a gun, but a hopeful and inclusive tool that equips our future leaders with the knowledge and confidence they need to stop the infectious spread of gun violence.
This book title, This Book Is Not a Gun, ISBN: 9780711298682, by Tia Bell, Aurelia Durand, published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books (April 1, 2025) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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