YIMBY: Yes! In My Back Yard!

by Sheryl Recinos, Amanda Ravensdale (illustrator)

Yes In My Backyard teaches children how to take care of unhoused members of our community through kindness. It shows young readers how providing housing for everyone who wants it will allow people to rejoin our community. The book also includes advocacy tips and resources for young readers and their families.

Kindle Edition

Published July 8, 2024

About the author

Physician by day. Also, author by day. Coffee drinker all the time.

https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2019/05/...

Reviews

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

A gorgeous and important book! A must-read.

This is a thoughtful and loving book asking all of us to be aware and kind humans to each other. The illustrations are beautiful as well. Who better to write such a lovely story than a formerly homeless teen who changed her life and now makes a difference as a physician? Everyone, including libraries, schools, and shelters, needs this book!

[Trish · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is no one who can share a story as well as someone who has been there. Combine that with exceptional illustrations and you have a must-share book for children and adults alike. YIMBY is a heartwarming guide to being present and helpful in the community you live in.

[Sharon Griede-Houtman · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great book to introduce ideas for children to help with homelessness. The illustrations are beautiful and shows their talent.

[Melinda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a beautifully illustrated book with simple ideas for children and additional resources for parents and other adults in the back.