Demand for children’s picture books explaining traumatic events such as school shootings has grown dramatically, according to publishers in the United States. According to NPD BookScan, sales of books for young readers that deal with violence, grief and emotions have increased across the Atlantic for nine consecutive years. In fact, nearly six million copies of children’s trauma-related books were sold in 2021 – more than double the amount in 2012. Experts say books can be a great way to help kids process their feelings, develop understanding of a particular situation and offer encouragement a…