Our World Is a Family: Our Community Can Change the World

Miry Whitehill, Jennifer Jackson

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Book cover for Our World Is a Family: Our Community Can Change the World
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Our World Is a Family: Our Community Can Change the World

Our World Is a Family: Our Community Can Change the World

Miry Whitehill, Jennifer Jackson

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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.

Critical Reviews

"A good choice to inspire acts of kindness and galvanize positive change." -- Booklist

"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

"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)

"A beautiful, diverse picture book that counteracts us-versus-them thinking and inspires communities to welcome newcomers with love" -- Laura Benanti, Broadway actress

"Beautifully illustrated. Explains ways we can show compassion for and hospitality to resettling refugee families" -- Jenna Fischer, actress (The Office)

"An essential purchase for libraries to help teach empathy and understanding about refugees and migration" -- School Library Journal

Publishing Information

Publisher: Sourcebooks Explore
Pub date: 2022-03-08
Length: 32 pages

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