In
the days following hurricane Katrina, Dr. Sue Eskridge did what all good
teachers do; she used world events to engage her students in something real,
transforming her class in Children’s Literature at the Benerd School of
Education at the University of the Pacific into the Katrina Book Project. She charged her students with the task of
writing, illustrating and producing books for children from the hurricane zone
to help them cope with the loss of families, homes, pets, and the life they
once knew. In addition, the class invited other organizations, authors,
illustrators, and actors from all over the country to contribute to the
project. The books and recordings will be bundled with food and medical
supplies and delivered to the children over the next several months.
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