The Stanley Tookie Williams Street Peace Series was written by Williams and Barbara Becnel with the hope of teaching children about the dangers of being involved with gangs. Proceeds from the sale of these books goes to the STW Legacy Foundation, a nonprofit organization which funds a diverse group of programs to assist children in becoming responsible, successful and self-confident adults.

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Gangs and Wanting to Belong Gangs can be a family to kids who don't have one. Tookie informs kids of the danger of this and tells them how they can get support. Gangs and Drugs Gangs often deal drugs and abuse them. Little kids get involved early. Tookie gives an encouraging and helpful message that goes beyond "Just say no." Gangs and Self-Esteem Many kids join gangs to feel better about themselves. This book provides kids with other methods of self-empowerment. Gangs and Weapons Tookie started out on the streets of South Central LA with fists, then guns. Now he teaches kids the tragedy associated with weapons.		Gangs and Your Friends Kids need to know that gang members are false friends. This book gives simple techniques to identify peer pressure and to make friends who help, not hurt. Gangs and Your Neighborhood Gangs take over neighborhoods. Wars between 'hoods are common. This book tells kids how to stay safe in their neighborhoods. Gangs and the Abuse of Power Gangs coerce young kids into doing things they don't want to do. Tookie tells how kids can avoid falling into a gang's power. Gangs and Violence Too many kids don't realize how destructive gangs are until it's too late. This book gives the very realistic picture needed.
Specifications and Ordering Information Specifications The Street Peace Series books are at Reading Level 3. The books are designed to serve children in grades kindergarten through 6, though older children can also benefit from their messages. The books are 24 pages in length and have full-color photographs, a Glossary, Index and Pronunciation Guide for children at those levels. Ordering Information The Street Peace Series books can be ordered individually from Amazon.com. You can also order the complete set of eight books directly from Damamli Publishing Company. Life in Prison can be ordered from its publisher, Chronicle Books -- or from retail booksellers. The Stanley Tookie Williams Street Peace Series is published by Damamli Publishing Company. Tookie's Corner / About Tookie / Book Club / About Tookie's Corner Comments to Webmaster Top