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.

Paw in print

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The cover of PAW’s February 2025 issue, featuring a photo of Frank Stella leaning back with his hands behind his head.