Title: My Son Christopher: A 9/11 Mother’s Tale Remembrance
Author: Maureen Crethan Santora
Illustrator: Christopher Echevarria
Publisher: Ewings Publishing LLC
ISBN: 9798894190044
Genre: Non-Fiction
Reviewer: Barbara Bamberger Scott
Synopsis
Christopher Echevarria was not born when his uncle Christopher died on September 11, 2001. He was our first grandson and was named after him. He feels like he knew his uncle as the family often speaks about him. Christopher loved to draw as a young boy. His family has many pictures of his drawings. It is still his hobby. He wanted to illustrate My Son Christopher because he wanted to honor his uncle. He also wanted students everywhere to know how much their parents love them no matter what. Christopher is currently in Brooklyn College majoring in Psychology. He hopes to continue studying until he achieves his goal to become a psychologist with his PHD.
About the Author
Maureen Crethan Santora began working in the New York City Public School System in 1967. She was an early childhood teacher for over 25 years. She took time off to raise her four children. Christopher, her only son, who entered the Fire Academy to become a firefighter in January 2001 died a hero on September 11, 2001. She wrote this book to help young students understand this terrible event. She wanted children to know what hatred does. Maureen retired as a staff developer from PS 2, Queens in July 2001. Part of the proceeds of this book will be donated to the Christopher A. Santora Educational Scholarship Fund. The fund provides scholarships to students and educational materials to schools.