Towers Falling

How do you explain a tragedy that happened before you were born? For fifth-grader Deja, September 11, 2001, is just a date. But as she starts at a new school, she discovers the event has shaped her world, her family, and her future in ways she never imagined. Join Deja as she pieces together the history of the Twin Towers and the day they fell. You'll learn why understanding the past is crucial for building a better future and discover how community, friendship, and empathy can help heal even the deepest wounds of history.

Jewell Parker Rhodes is an award-winning author and the founding artistic director of the Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing at Arizona State University. Drawing from her own experiences growing up in a diverse community, she writes to inspire social justice, hope, and an understanding of our shared American identity. Her work, including the powerful novel Towers Falling, encourages young readers to explore complex history and find their own voices to create a better world.