Sanctuary: Kip Tiernan and Rosie's Place, the Nation's First Shelter for Women

Before Kip Tiernan came along, the US had no shelters for women. Here is the inspirational story of a singular woman and what her vision and compassion have brought to life.

"Justice is not three hots and a cot. Justice is having your own key." --Kip Tiernan

When Kip Tiernan was growing up during the Great Depression, she'd help her granny feed the men who came to their door asking for help. As Kip grew older, and as she continued to serve food to hungry people, she noticed something peculiar: huddled at the back of serving lines were women dressed as men. At the time, it was believed that there were no women experiencing homelessness. And yet Kip would see women sleeping on park benches and searching for food in trash cans. Kip decided to open the first shelter for women--a shelter with no questions asked, no required chores, just good meals and warm beds. With persistence, Kip took on the city of Boston in her quest to open Rosie's Place, our nation's first shelter for women.

Christine McDonnell, a former educator at Rosie's Place, and illustrator Victoria Tentler-Krylov bring warmth to Kip Tiernan's story of humanity and tenacity, showing readers how one person's dream can make a huge difference, and small acts of kindness can lead to great things.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 03/01/2022
ISBN: 9781536211290
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.90h x 9.90w x 0.60d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 12/13/2021
Booklist 02/15/2022 pg. 44
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2022
Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2022
School Library Journal 05/27/2022 pg. 1
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2022 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 518339 / Sanctuary: Kip Tiernan and Rosie's Place, the Nation's First Shelter for Women
Reading Level: 4.6 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 0.5