A Place to Belong: Five Families, One Community

In A Place to Belong: Five Families, One Community, readers meet five families living in temporary housing in Brownsville, Brooklyn. Each family arrived after experiencing an unexpected change, including a fire, job loss, crowded living conditions, or leaving a country that was no longer safe.Through the experiences of Micah, Manuel, Katya, Laila, Sami, Aaliyah, Jordan, and their families, readers explore courage, cultural identity, friendship, language, and the importance of asking for help.When the families gather for a special Family Day celebration, they share food, music, stories, and traditions from Haiti, Venezuela, Ukraine, Afghanistan, and their lives in Brownsville. Together, they discover that their different journeys have helped them create one caring community.This compassionate collection includes reflection questions and activities that encourage children to practice kindness, respect differences, and help others feel welcome.