I really loved this book. It was an honor to read the real life thoughts, experiences and social change actions of Parkland school shooting survivors. These school newspaper students have experienced and identified so many of our societal problems. Their fearless determination is an inspiration. Each student has 3-4 pages about their own story. It would make for excellent use in the classroom for civics or language arts as well as interesting reading for those very interested in the topic.

Excellent. Everyone should read this. Features a variety of perspectives and still is convincing and strong. Something needs to change.

A bit torn on this book. The content itself is solid and speaks to the strength of these young adults. Their voice echoes in such deep and moving ways. In terms of the overall book though there seemed to be too much going on. There were too many short pieces that made it feel a bit disjointed.

Such an interesting book! I liked reading these through their eyes and seeing how they felt and got through it. Such a powerful read!

Emotionally taxing to read in the wake of Uvalde — but looking for a book that cut through the noise. These students approached the topic with rigor and care. The advisors’ book end essays also pulled the anthology together. Overall, deeply moving! Cried multiple times reading it! Heart is breaking over the continued epidemic of violence in my country and wishing I could have been at the MKE MFOL event today.

Literary Merit: Excellent
Characterization: N/A
Recommended: Yes
Level: High School

In the wake of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas tragedy of 2018, we have seen the students take their future into their own hands. These young people speak out, they walk out, and they have taken to writing their story down. In this book, you will find some firsthand accounts of what happened, but you will mostly read about the aftermath and the lives these young people live right now.

This work would be an excellent fit into any curriculum, now and in the future, that wishes to talk about journalism, activism, and the importance of working out your feelings after such a horrific tragedy. While this book isn't as colorful as some of the other titles released with similar themes or by similar authors, I think this book has tremendous value as a primary source for the events during and following MSD's horrible Valentine's Day.

powerful book from students and faculty affected bt shooting in parkland. audiobook #5 of 2019

4.3