How Janice Day Won

"How Janice Day Won" by Helen Beecher Long is a story about a young woman, Janice Day, who cares deeply about her community and confronts problems caused by alcohol consumption in her town of Polktown. The book begins when Janice witnesses a disturbing scene with a drunk man and a young girl and learns the girl's father has an issue with alcohol. Through her journey, Janice tries to help families affected by the opening of a new bar, showing her kindness and determination to solve problems. As she supports her alcoholic neighbor and his family, Janice also deals with her own challenges, including her father's difficult situation far away. This inspires Janice to take action and fight for positive change in her town.