Third Grade
Worksheets
Liz Overcomes Homelessness in America
Liz Murray has bright eyes and a dazzling smile. She has sleek, dark hair. You would never guess that she has faced many challenges in her life. Her story inspired a TV movie. It was called Homeless to Harvard. Liz hopes that her story will make people aware of homelessness in America.
Liz was born in the Bronx, New York. Her parents used drugs. They were poor. Both of her parents were sick. They had AIDS. Her mother bought drugs instead of food. Her mother was also blind. She died when Liz was only 15. Liz's father moved into a homeless shelter. Liz moved to the streets.
Liz still wanted to follow her dreams. Can you imagine being homeless at the age of 15? Liz did not give up. She stayed at friends' houses. She slept on their couches. She even slept on buses at night. She had one good friend who helped her have some fun, but Liz did not want to be homeless all the time. Liz decided that education was the key to her future.
