24 Stories
By Paul Jenkins, R. Martin, Steve Thompson and Kathy Burke
An anthology of short stories to aid PTSD related needs of survivors of the Grenfell tower fire and Trauma Response Network.
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About the book
In the early hours of 14 June 2017, a fire engulfed the 24-storey Grenfell Tower in west London, killing at least 72 people and injuring many more. An entire community was destroyed. For many people affected by this tragedy, the psychological scars may never heal.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a condition that affects many people who have endured traumatic events, leaving them unable to move on from life-changing tragedies. In the immediate aftermath of the fire, the focus was rightly placed on providing food, shelter and health care for those left homeless – but it is important that we don’t lose sight of the psychological impact this fire will have had on its survivors.
24 Stories is an anthology of short stories, written on themes of community and hope, by a mix of the UK’s best established writers and previously unpublished authors, whose pieces were chosen by Kathy Burke from over 250 entries.
Contributors include: Irvine Welsh, A. L. Kennedy, Meera Syal, John Niven, Pauline Melville, Daisy Buchanan, Christopher Brookmyre, Zoe Venditozzi, Nina Stibbe, Mike Gayle, Murray Lachlan Young, Barney Farmer.
I can't find Alan Moore and Melinda Gebbie names in the digital book. I remember a tweet that mentions they were contributing. Can you please confirm if they are part of the project?
Hi Flavio, Alan Moore and Melinda Gebbie are contributing to 24Panels, the comic book anthology produced by some of the same people involved in 24 Stories. You can find more information on their twitter page @twenty4panels