#AltadenaStrong

FIRE, YOU’RE FIRED! is the book I created to help kids from Altadena (my home), Sierra Madre, and Pacific Palisades process the incomprehensible. Families are invited to download it for free as often as you like.

(Keep scrolling for helpful links.)

  • Fire, You're Fired!

    Fire, You're fired!

    Free PDF Download

    After clumsy Fire accidentally destroyed the town, Bear, Coyote, and Rabbit decided to fire Fire. But did they go too far?

    A coloring book with thick lines lets children explore big feelings as they color the pictures throughout the story.

    TRIGGER WARNING: I drew the fire and the aftermath for kids to use the physical act of coloring to help them process their trauma. I ask adults to please pre-read the book to make sure it is appropriate for each child’s particular situation.

  • Altadena Resources

    BRANDON LAMAR
    This man has worked tirelessly to help fire victims and people under threat from ICE. He is everywhere all the time and always full of information, compassion, and ideas.

    EATON FIRE RESOURCES
    Huge comprehensive list of links and resources.

    ALTADENA LIBRARY
    I worked most of my hours in this library, and I saw people receive all levels of support here. They have resources and they host events.

    ALTADENA FARMERS MARKET
    Even a year later, this organization gives out free produce to residents displaced by the fire.

    JOHN MUIR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1972
    A large scale list of links and information

    MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINE 24/7
    Multilingual LA County hotline enables disaster victims to receive screening, assessment, referrals and crisis counseling over the telephone.
    Call (800) 854-7771 or text “LA” to 741741 t

    Para cualquier pregunta relacionada con el manejo del estrés y problemas de salud mental, comuníquese con nuestro departamento de salud mental al numero (800) 854-7771

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  • Duck, Death, and the Tulip

    Helpful Kidlit

    Picture Books:
    - Duck, Death, and the Tulip by Wolf Erlbruch

    - There Was a Fire: A Story for Young Children on Maui by Liz Hartline, illustrated by Amy Cesari

    - I Am the Storm by Jane Yolen and Heidi Y.E. Stemple, illustrated by Kristen and Kevin Howdeshell

    - The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota’s Garden by Heather Smith, illustrated by Rachel Wada

    Book Lists by Experts:
    - UWI Book for Kids About Wildfire
    - Publishers Weekly Books to Help Young Readers Understand Wildfires