About This Book
Reach for this book when your middle-grade reader begins asking sophisticated questions about historical tragedies or expresses an interest in how the news is reported. This memoir offers a unique, professional perspective on the assassination of John F. Kennedy, focusing on the chaotic environment of a newsroom during a national crisis. It is an excellent choice for navigating themes of grief and resilience through a factual, journalistic lens. While the subject matter is inherently heavy, the book focuses on the process of gathering truth during confusion, making it a stabilizing and educational read for children ages 10 to 14. It helps bridge the gap between learning history as a list of dates and understanding it as a lived human experience.
