  | Sanctuary : Kip Tiernan and Rosie's place, the nation's first shelter for women Author: McDonnell, Christine | |
| Price: $23.28 | ||
Summary:
Kip Tiernan decided to open the first shelter for women--a shelter with no questions asked, no required chores, just good meals and warm beds. With persistence, Kip took on the city of Boston in her quest to open Rosie's Place, our nation's first shelter for women. The story of how one person's dream can make a huge difference, and small acts of kindness can lead to great things.
| Illustrator: | Tentler-Krylov, Victoria |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 4.60 Points: .5 Quiz: 518339 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (+) (05/15/22)
School Library Journal (05/27/22)
Booklist (02/15/22)
The Hornbook (+) (00/03/22)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 02/15/2022 During the Great Depression, when Kip Tiernan was a child, she helped serve soup to the many hungry people who lined up outside her grandmother’s kitchen. That experience taught compassion for “good men who have come upon hard times.” As a young woman working in a homeless shelter, she noticed that women in men’s clothing could often be found at the end of a line of men waiting for a meal. At the time, officials assumed that only men were homeless, but Tiernan changed that misconception. Inspired to help needy women find food, shelter, and a welcoming atmosphere, she created Rosie’s Place, America’s first woman’s shelter, in 1974 and continued to advocate for the poor throughout her life. This picture-book biography presents Tiernan’s story through a concise, involving narrative that begins with ideals learned in childhood and ends with the achievements expressing those ideals. Created using watercolors and digital media, the vibrant illustrations capture a variety of people with individuality. This touching picture book shows how Tiernan made a difference in the lives of those in need. - Copyright 2022 Booklist.
Booklist - 02/15/2022 - Copyright 2022 Booklist.
School Library Journal - 05/27/2022 Gr 1–3—This exquisite retelling of the unsung hero, Kip Tiernan, begins when she is a young child growing up in the heart of the Great Depression. Tiernan's life of service begins in Granny's small kitchen where the older woman helps those in need, feeding men and giving away shoes and clothing. Following the death of her father, Tiernan is raised by this generous and giving grandmother. Tiernan grows up and leaves home, working in Boston aiding those in need. She makes her life's work to provide a space for women experiencing hardships, and she opens the first shelter for women only in 1974. McDonnell chronicles this journey in rich language; the illustrations convey an atmosphere of warmth, generosity, and respect. The first pictures during the Depression are deeper gray and brown, with an occasional splash of lighter colors. As Tiernan grows older and her work affects more people, the scenes introduce more and more vivid colors. Overall, this is a meaningful and resonant story of how one person can change the lives of so many others. VERDICT This is a must-have for biography collections on strong women.—Erin Olsen - Copyright 2022 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
