Crisis and trauma affect children in all schools and all communities at some point. Whether that happens to an individual child or to your classroom or school community, books can help us find the words to explain what is going on, prompt healing, and open lines of discussion. These twelve book recommendations address issues including:
Death
Racial injustice
Disaster
Largescale violence
Any community, national, or worldwide traumatic event
Loss and separation of any kind
Any traumatic event or stressor
How to use coping skills like breathwork and mindfulness
How everyday people can act to make the world a better place
 
Looking for more guidance on how to lead your students through crisis and trauma? Check out the Crisis & Safety Plan Bundle. With this bundle of 80 pages and 20 unique resources, you will have an assessment protocol, documentation form, action plan, student followup reflection, and staff fact sheet for any possible crisis that might come up.