A House Made of Splinters Delve Deeper
At a glance
Film summary
Introduction
Near the frontlines in Eastern Ukraine, a safe haven provides refuge for children who have been temporarily separated from their parents. A House Made of Splinters chronicles three displaced kids who, despite the perils surrounding them, find moments of joy and friendship, with the aid of dedicated social workers who work tirelessly to protect them from harm.
These suggested readings provide a range of perspectives on issues raised by the POV documentary A House Made of Splinters and allow for deeper engagement.
Delver Deeper Contributors
Kim Rott, Author
Sentinel High School, MT
Kim Rott is an English teacher and Librarian at Sentinel High School where she urges her students to read broadly, think deeply, and research wisely. As a “Speaker in the Schools” for Humanities Montana, she teaches media literacy skills to students around Montana. She has a M.Ed. in library and information technology from Mansfield University in Mansfield, Pennsylvania.
Producers:
Jordan Thomas, | POV Education Assistant
Courtney B. Cook, PHD |POV Education Manager
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