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Now in its sixth year, the 2009-2010 Suburban Mosaic theme focuses on realities facing our communities. Each selection illuminates stories of those among us who often live in the shadows of society. |
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Those Shoes
By Maribeth Boelts
Preschool
Jeremy, who longs to have the high tops that everyone at school seems to have but his grandmother cannot afford, is excited when he sees them for sale in a thrift shop and decides to buy them even though they are the wrong size.
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How to Steal a Dog
By Barbara O'Connor
Elementary School
Living in the family car in their North Carolina town after their father leaves, Georgina persuades her younger brother to get money by stealing a dog and claiming the reward that the owners are bound to offer.
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The Mailbox
By Audrey Shafer
Middle School
When his Uncle Vernon dies, twelve-year-old Gabe, who grew up in foster care, tells no one for fear that he will go back into the system. However, when a strange note arrives in the mailbox and his uncle's body disappears, a unique correspondence begins. Discussion
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It's Kind of a Funny Story
By Ned Vizzini
High School
A humorous account of a New York City teenager's battle with depression and his time spent in a psychiatric hospital.
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Breakfast at Sally's: One Homeless Man's Inspirational Journey
By Richard LeMieux
Adult
A self-made man with his own successful company, Richard LeMieux lived a very comfortable life. After losing everything, he spent two years living out of his van and learning to rely on others' generosity. His uplifting story cuts through stereotypes and offers a powerful look at homelessness in society.
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