Gangs and Wanting to Belong
Gangs can be a family to kids who don't have one. Tookie informs kids of the danger of this and tells them where they can get support.

Gangs and Drugs
Gangs often deal drugs and abuse them. Little kids get involved early. Tookie gives an encouraging and helpful message that goes beyond "Just say no."

Gangs and Self-Esteem
Many kids join gangs to feel better about themselves. This book provides kids with other methods of self-empowerment.

Gangs and Weapons
Tookie started out on the streets of South Central LA with fists, then guns. Now he teaches kids the tragedy associated with weapons.

Gangs and Your Friends
Kids need to know that gang members are false friends. This book gives simple techniques to identify peer pressure and to make friends who help, not hurt.

Gangs and Your Neighborhood
Gangs take over neighborhoods. Wars between 'hoods are common. This book tells kids how to stay safe in their neighborhoods.

Gangs and the Abuse of Power
Gangs coerce young kids into doing things they don't want to do. Tookie tells how kids can avoid falling into a gang's power.

Gangs and Violence
Too many kids don't realize how destructive gangs are until it's too late. This book gives the very realistic picture needed.