CHANGE THE REF
Joaquin’s First
School Shooting
Illustrating the horror
of America’s gun epidemic
The safety of children in our schools has become a politicized issue, but it’s no coincidence that the country with the most guns also has the most school shootings.
Since words haven’t moved the congresspeople with the power to change the laws, this book illustrates the horror of America’s gun epidemic for them in a way even a child could understand.
Joaquin Oliver was one of 17 people killed by a mass shooter on Valentine’s Day, 2018, at a high school in Parkland, Florida. His story is a heartbreaking combination of accounts reported by his surviving classmates.
“Harrowing.”
THE INDEPENDENT
Ahead of Mother’s Day, Katherine Clark (MA-5), Democratic Whip, read the book from the House Floor in its entirety to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Joaquin’s mother, Patricia Oliver, met representatives from both sides of the aisle face-to-face in D.C. to read the book together.
“Brutal to read […] a disturbing work of art […] meant to evoke resistance and outrage.”
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Over 1000 books have been sent to congressional representatives by members of the public.
The story has earned over 2 billion news and broadcast impressions internationally.
