Description: Sanctuary: Kip Tiernan and Rosie's Place, the Nation's First Shelter for Women by Christine McDonnell, Victoria Tentler-Krylov Before Kip Tiernan came along, the US had no shelters for women. Here is the inspirational story of a singular woman and what her vision and compassion have brought to life."Justice is not three hots and a cot. Justice is having your own key." —Kip TiernanWhen Kip Tiernan was growing up during the Great Depression, shed help her granny feed the men who came to their door asking for help. As Kip grew older, and as she continued to serve food to hungry people, she noticed something peculiar: huddled at the back of serving lines were women dressed as men. At the time, it was believed that there were no women experiencing homelessness. And yet Kip would see women sleeping on park benches and searching for food in trash cans. Kip decided to open the first shelter for women—a shelter with no questions asked, no required chores, just good meals and warm beds. With persistence, Kip took on the city of Boston in her quest to open Rosies Place, our nations first shelter for women.Christine McDonnell, a former educator at Rosies Place, and illustrator Victoria Tentler-Krylov bring warmth to Kip Tiernans story of humanity and tenacity, showing readers how one persons dream can make a huge difference, and small acts of kindness can lead to great things. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Christine McDonnell is the author of many books for young readers, including When the Babies Came to Stay, illustrated by Jeanette Bradley, and Goyangi Means Cat, illustrated by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher. She is a longtime teacher and librarian and has taught English to immigrant women at Rosies Place. She lives in Boston.Victoria Tentler-Krylov is a practicing architect and editorial illustrator with art published in the Wall Street Journal and the Boston Globe. Her picture books include The Cyclops of Central Park by Madelyn Rosenberg and Just Read! by Lori Degman, and she is the author-illustrator of Building Zaha: The Story of Architect Zaha Hadid. Originally from Saint Petersburg, Russia, she now lives just outside of Boston. Review McDonnells straightforward and informative text incorporates well-chosen quotes that further demonstrate her subjects iron-willed determination, questioning of the status quo ("Who decides who gets the condo and who gets the cardboard box?"), active listening, and deep empathy. . . Tentler-Krylovs (Building Zaha, rev. 3/21) watercolor and digital illustrations, featuring soft colors and rounded edges, emit warmth and beautifully depict the healing power of human connection. —The Horn Book (starred review)Author Christine McDonnell, who has taught English to immigrants at Rosies Place, adeptly conveys the narrative arc of Tiernans life. . . . Victoria Tentler-Krylovs atmospheric illustrations draw readers into Tiernans surroundings with immediacy and emotion. . . . This thoughtful book conveys a powerful, important message: When you listen to others, you show respect; you learn who they are and what they need.—BookPage (starred review)At each stage of Kips journey, illustrations capture the mood. . . . A worthy social justice story about a compassionate woman who dedicated her life to helping others.—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Tentler-Krylov contributes fluid, atmospheric illustrations, rendered in watercolor and digital media, that portray figures of varying ability, age, skin tone, and size, underscoring Tiernans mission to help all in this compassionate narrative about the ambitious, accomplished social activist. —Publishers Weekly Review Quote Tentler-Krylov contributes fluid, atmospheric illustrations, rendered in watercolor and digital media, that portray figures of varying ability, age, skin tone, and size, underscoring Tiernans mission to help all in this compassionate narrative about the ambitious, accomplished social activist. --Publishers Weekly Details ISBN153621129X Author Victoria Tentler-Krylov Pages 40 Audience Age 7-10 Language English Year 2022 Illustrator Victoria Tentler-Krylov ISBN-10 153621129X ISBN-13 9781536211290 Publication Date 2022-03-01 Format Hardcover Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2022-03-01 NZ Release Date 2022-03-01 US Release Date 2022-03-01 UK Release Date 2022-03-01 Publisher Candlewick Press,U.S. Imprint Candlewick Press,U.S. Place of Publication Massachusetts DEWEY 362.829283 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:157983545;
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