Our World Is a Family : Our Community Can Change the World
$17.99 USD
hardcover
We’re all one big family, no matter where you’re from! Dive into this uplifting picture book and learn how to welcome neighbors into your community—particularly when they might be far from home
When we see someone new in our neighborhood, how can we help them feel safe and loved and important?
How can we tell them, you’re not alone?
There are so many ways!
Our World is a Family is a picture book exploring the complicated topic of human migration in a gentle, loving, and affirming way. It lightly touches on the reason people might leave their homes, like climate change or lack of safety, and inspires children to welcome their new neighbors into their communities with love.
An uplifting look at migration and, ultimately, human connection that champions diversity and inclusion.
MIRY WHITEHILL is the founder of the award-winning non-profit Miry's List, which assists families resettling as refugees in America. She is a community activist with ten years of experience in digital marketing and leads discussions about migration at libraries and schools in Los Angeles.
JENNIFER JACKSON is a community activist, member of SCBWI, and the author of The Punkydoos Take the Stage for Disney-Hyperio
"A diverse cast of children and families traverse the pages of this uplifting book... promoting a sense of inclusivity and much-needed empathy." — Youth Services Book Review
"A good choice to inspire acts of kindness and galvanize positive change." — Booklist
"An essential purchase for libraries to help teach empathy and understanding about refugees and migration" — School Library Journal
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