Heroes Of A Pandemic

"Discover how everyday people became heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic. From medical workers fighting on the frontlines to farmers growing fresh food, readers will uncover how people helped one another during a global health crisis"--

During a pandemic, a group of people rise up to the challenge. This Coronavirus pandemic created heroes that are ready to serve the public. This book is about those heroes. This book was written as a fundraiser for Doctors Without Borders - all proceeds will be donated to Doctors Without Borders as the need for health care access in countries around the world increase with the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Discover how everyday people became heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic. From medical workers fighting on the frontlines to farmers growing fresh food, readers will uncover how people helped one another during a global health crisis.

Heroes come in all shades and all ages--and they come from all different backgrounds. In the midst of a deadly and costly pandemic, many individuals have put the needs of others above their own--often at great personal risk. This book explores the many acts of service and kindness that have taken place during these deeply troubled times.

The story of the pandemic is the story of women. This riveting narrative offers an account of COVID-19, reminding us of women's leadership and resilience, reflecting back hope and humanity as we all figure out a new normal, together. Throughout history, men have fought, lost, and led us through the world's defining crises. That all changed with COVID-19. In Canada, women's presence in the response to the pandemic has been notable. Women are our nurses, doctors, PSWs. Our cashiers, long-haulers, cooks. In Canada, women are leading the fast-paced search for a vaccine. They are leading our provinces and territories. At home, they are leading families through self-isolation, often bearing the responsibility for their physical and emotional health. They are figuring out what working from home looks like, and many of them are doing it while homeschooling their kids. Women crafted the blueprint for kindness during the pandemic, from sewing masks to kicking off international mutual-aid networks. And, perhaps not surprisingly, women have also suffered some of the biggest losses, bearing the brunt of our economic skydive. Through intimate portraits of Canadian women in diverse situations and fields, Women of the Pandemic is a gripping narrative record of the early months of COVID-19, a clear-eyed look at women's struggles, which highlights their creativity, perseverance, and resilience as they charted a new path forward during impossible times.

Joel and his grandpa love spending time together. Then, the COVID-19 shutdown happened, so they had to stay apart. But now they are finally able to meet again and do many of the things they enjoy.While on their first walk in a long time, they talk about the shutdown. Who are the heroes who helped everybody during this difficult time? Joel and his grandpa enjoy a beautiful summer day and talk about how important doctors, nurses, grocery store workers, truck drivers, and many others in our communities are, to all of us.Includes activities pages for children to express their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Covid-19 pandemic has presented the world with unprecedented challenges. The effects on society have been comprehensive and affected every walk of life. In Pandemic Heroes and Heroines, Marguerite Bouvard offers the first book-length study of the pandemic's impact on one of the most vulnerable groups, front line medical workers charged with caring for the sick and providing general health and welfare.

This timely, rhyming picture book highlights the everyday heroes who make it possible for society to continue to function during the COVID-19 pandemic - including diverse representations of mail carriers, teachers, grocery store workers, doctors, truck drivers, maintenance staff, and caretakers. Written and illustrated by two University of Chicago students amidst the onset of the pandemic, the story ends with a reminder that when children wash their hands and follow pandemic guidelines, they themselves are heroes, too. With beautiful, hand-drawn illustrations offset with large-print text, this story is a must-read for all ages. Learn more at whoareourheroes.com.