Our World Is a Family: Our Community Can Change the World
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Our World Is a Family: Our Community Can Change the World
By (Author) Jennifer Jackson
By (author) Miry Whitehill
Illustrated by Nomar Perez
Sourcebooks, Inc
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
8th March 2022
United States
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism and anti-racism
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Diversity, equality and inclusio
813.6
Physical Properties
Hardback
32
Width 236mm, Height 287mm, Spine 10mm
427g
Description
Learn how to welcome new neighbors into your community, particularly when they might be far from home, in this uplifting and diverse picture book that champions human connection and inclusivity. After all, the world is everyone's home and we're one big family!
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!
From the creators of Miry's List, the nonprofit that has helped thousands of refugees, Our World is a Family is an all-ages 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.
Reviews
"A beautiful, diverse picture book that counteracts us-versus-them thinking and inspires communities to welcome newcomers with love" -- Laura Benanti, Broadway actress
"An essential purchase for libraries to help teach empathy and understanding about refugees and migration" -- School Library Journal
"Beautifully illustrated. Explains ways we can show compassion for and hospitality to resettling refugee families" -- Jenna Fischer, actress (The Office)
"Essential reading for children and families looking for ways to welcome refugees into our communities. This is a deeply special book" -- Casey Wilson, actress (SNL, Happy Endings)
Author Bio
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-Hyperion.
