THIS VERY TREE: A Story of 9/11, Resilience, and Regrowth

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By Sean Rubin ’09

Published May 17, 2021

This picture book narrates from the perspective of the 9/11 Survivor Tree, a pear tree that once stood in the plaza of the World Trade Center. In a tale of renewal and resilience, Rubin’s book teaches children about the tragedy of 9/11 and the human capacity for hope.

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PAW’s December 2025 cover, with a photo of Michael Park ’98.
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