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Resources for Jett Jamison & the Secret Storm

Endorsed by teachers, social workers, therapists, librarians, and survivors alike, Jett Jamison is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, as seen through the eyes of a child.

Of all sexual assault victims under age 18,
34% are under age 12, 66% are age 12-17.

Read more here: RAINN

Jett Jamison and the Secret Storm goes beyond a well-paced mystery, drawing readers, youth and adults, into real-world issues and connecting them to believable characters that resonate. Jett’s story gives them a safe space to discuss trauma and mental health while developing empathy for others.

Interview with Seedlings Teachers Collaborative’s Kathy Crockett

Talking about Trauma in Middle Reader Fiction

“With bravery, beautiful writing, and just the right amount of restraint, Kimberly Behre Kenna has opened the door for a crucial and overdue conversation about sexual abuse and survival for middle-grade readers.”

Ona Gritz, award-winning poet and children’s book author

Proud to be a part of RJ Julia’s Authors to Schools Program

GET IN TOUCH!
If you have other ideas or needs, don’t hesitate to contact the author!

IN-PERSON AUTHOR VISITS

Kimberly is available for author visits and presentations (in-person and virtual) based on the book’s themes such as censorship, mental health, trauma, silenced voices, inclusivity, and nature as a healer. A former adolescent and family counselor and fifth-grade teacher, she looks forward to facilitating and interacting with groups of children or adults. Below are examples of groups that may benefit from her offerings.

  • Teacher professional development

  • School social worker-led student groups

  • Clinical settings

  • Survivor advocacy organizations and groups

  • Book clubs (adults or children)

  • Middle school and high school classrooms

  • Parent groups

  • Teacher prep programs (Using fiction in the classroom to explore “tough” topics)

  • Writing workshops (adults or children)

  • Ask the author (info re: writing process & publishing—challenges and thrills)

  • Hands-on, interactive group presentations (create story bead chains, community art, and other explorations of artivism)

All Jett Jamison wants is a little peace and quiet.

What could be worse than living in a tiny house in the tiny town of Wisteria with twin brothers who believe they’re superheroes? Answer: the voices in Jett’s head. They buzz with bits of a bad memory, and they’re getting louder every day. A friend recommends a book sure to unscramble her confusion, but it’s disappeared, and nobody wants to talk about it. Enraged, Jett and her friends rally up a team to fight the censorship, even enlisting her clever pet bunny, Felix, the ghosts of a few authors known for shaking things up, and one-eared Grey Cat. They plan a peaceful protest, but it backfires big time, and the town goes berserk. Now Jett realizes that peace isn’t always quiet, and she’ll need to heal herself before she can restore calm to Wisteria.

Above: Story bead chain activity