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200524 https://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.2.N.200524 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 2025-05 21 pages Small, Rachel Lynch, John Ferguson, Kristin Barrett, The Honors College Historical, Philosophical & Religious Studies, Sch School of Applied Sciences and Arts My thesis is an exploration of the intersection between children’s literature, social justice, and developmental psychology. Over the course of the year, I researched, wrote, and illustrated a picture book that seeks to educate children ages 5-8 on the issue of homelessness through the lens of compassion and empathy. My hope for this project is that I can help children develop stronger capacities for empathy through literature to achieve a better and kinder future for us all. Developmental Psychology Homelessness Children's Literature Empathy Social Justice Picture Book Teaching Empathy: Expanding Children's Perspectives on Homelessness