I Survived Hurricane Katrina

This historical fiction novel follows a young boy's harrowing experience during Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans in 2005. The story depicts the devastating impact of the hurricane on families and communities, particularly focusing on how the disaster disproportionately affected African American neighborhoods and low-income residents. Through intense survival scenarios, the book explores themes of resilience, community solidarity, and environmental disasters while providing age-appropriate education about this significant historical event.