The Good Gang: Stories From Tak Takut Kids Club

The Good Gang is a book from 3Pumpkins that provides a ground-level view of childhood in Singapore’s heartlands. It shares the stories of 10 children who grew up with Tak Takut Kids Club (TTKC), a safe neighbourhood community space for children. The stories are organized into three sections: “Stories Children Carry,” which offers a trauma-informed look at the adversities children face daily; “Keeping Them Whole,” focusing on children living with mental health struggles and what helps them persevere; and “The Value of a Child,” which presents stories of children with different abilities to encourage a rethink on support resources. The book emphasizes the importance of listening to children and imagining systems that truly meet them where they are, promoting empathy and creating better opportunities through understanding and community support.