ALSC president Kirby McCurtis told I Love Libraries (http://www.ilovelibraries.org/article/if-your-kids-need-help-coping-pandemic-look-libraries): “Children and their caregivers can turn to books for solace and support during times of crisis. Through their stories and illustrations, books can help children understand, navigate, and survive these experiences,” McCurtis explains. “A child who might not be ready to talk about a loss or struggle may find an acknowledgment of their sadness when reading about a similar experience in a book.”
