Hope Has an Address Book

HOPE HAS AN ADDRESS

A fictional story about an elementary class visit to Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles where restorative justice and hope is created. Inspired by the author's work with the legendary non-profit and its heroes, readers follow ten year old Lia and her Boyle Heights classmates as they make new friends and heal old ones.

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Father Greg Boyle, Founder, writes of them, "Tender and inspiring books that invites readers and their children to their own unshakeable goodness and nobility of heart. There is a magic that happens when folks enter the "swinging of the doors" at Homeboy Industries. This wonderful book captures that experience. Children who are connected to adults healing from incarceration or gang involvement will feel especially seen and cherished in these books. They offer a palpable sense of hope and a glimpse of the God we know at Homeboy Industries...the God who loves us without measure and without regret."

Laura Miera's fictional stories inspired by real Homeboy heroes and events offer a safe space for families to talk openly about restorative justice. Set in Los Angeles, the playful and street smart illustrations by Brenda Barrios contribute to the necessity of children of color not only seeing themselves in picture books but as compassionate social justice activists.

Reading this aloud gives children ages 5-10 and their caregivers the opportunity to learn together about the grace filled movements and community of Homeboy Industries who are a lot more than the worst things they've done.