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Highland Park Mom Writes Children's Book To Help Families Heal After Parade Tragedy

"I think it's important that we talk about it in an age-appropriate and friendly way," author Maggie Schmieder said.

By Audrina Bigos and Elyssa Kaufman, CBS Chicago:

CHICAGO (CBS) — A Highland Park mom wrote a children's book to help her community heal after tragedy.

Maggie Schmieder, a longtime special education teacher, wrote "Hopeful Hearts in Highland Park" just weeks after her family experienced the deadly 4th of July parade shooting.

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