My Friends in the Neighborhood (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798181976542)

Empower the young readers in your life with a gentle, age-appropriate introduction to personal safety and awareness. Written by a juvenile trafficking survivor.

In this groundbreaking book, the first of its kind, readers will follow Lily and her friends as they navigate their everyday world. Through an engaging and accessible story, children will learn how to recognize the subtle warning signs of trafficking, understand their instincts, and discover exactly how and where to get help when they feel unsafe.

Written with deep care and sensitivity, this book transforms a complex, heavy topic into an empowering tool for safety, ensuring young readers feel seen, supported, and protected rather than frightened.

• An Age-Appropriate Narrative: A relatable story designed to teach young readers to recognize subtle signs that something is wrong and empower them to ask for help.
• A Resource Guide: Essential tools in learning the warning signs in the back of the book specifically for parents, teachers, and guardians.

Protecting the next generation starts with open conversations. Give the children in your care the knowledge they need to stay safe, heard, and celebrated.