Read. Write. Evacuate.

by Jane Perkins, Jamie Forgetta (Illustrator)

Read. Write. Evacuate. illustrates the importance of being responsible and safe during emergencies at school. Several scenarios, such as fire drills, intruder drills, and evacuations, are explained through the eyes of elementary school children. While the primary purpose of this book is to engage students in dialogue about school emergencies, this book is also for educators who have struggled to find clear, concise, developmentally appropriate language that explains school safety and emergencies. It provides teachers with common language for talking to students about being safe and responsible. For every school district that is grappling with the best way to talk to their students about staying safe during the school day, this book keeps crisis preparedness simple. Additionally, it empowers its readers by emphasizing their importance in the school community.

58 pages, Paperback

Published August 30, 2016