A Light Extinguished

by Rebecca Hofmann, Nancy Harrison (Illustrator)

A beacon of hope, a country astray, an immigrant nation has lost its way… Lady Liberty takes center stage as an advocate for the most vulnerable among us seeking refuge and a better life in America. The powers that be have attempted to snuff out her torch, leading America to once again turn its back on people in need. From her front row seat to the painful mistakes of our past, Lady Liberty has born witness. Who better to plead for future empathy and compassion and warn us against repeating the transgressions of the past? May we all take up her torch and serve as a beacon of hope for those seeking safety and opportunity in our country. “A richly textured guide to the history of our immigrant nation’s pinnacle immigrant city has managed to enter the stage during an election season that has resurrected this historically fraught topic in all its fierceness.” “A great resource for inspiring empathy and compassion in children and adults alike, urging them to get involved and speak up for those who need their voices amplified.” As Jon Meacham's "The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels" implores us to examine our country's history of divisive and fear driven tribalism, A Light Extinguished examines these darkest hours of turning inwards and encourages us to engage our youth in dialogue and be the torch that leads our communities and country back into the light.

32 pages, Hardcover

Published October 31, 2018