
THIS VERY TREE: A Story of 9/11, Resilience, and Regrowth
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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The Latest Issue
July 2025
On the cover: Wilton Virgo ’00 and his classmates celebrate during the P-rade.