The School’s on Fire!: A True Story of Bravery, Tragedy, and Determination

This nonfiction account reconstructs the December 1958 fire at Chicago’s Our Lady of the Angels School, where 92 children and three teachers died. It moves through the building room by room and explains how the disaster led to changes in fire laws. The book also discusses the origins of present-day U.S. fire-safety laws and practices, and includes safety guidance, notes, and resources.