
We Are The Future
A Children's Book About Kindness, Inclusion, and Belonging at School
C. M. Harris(Author)
Purple Diamond Press, Inc
Published on 6. January 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-63918-942-7 (ISBN)
Description
If you are looking for a meaningful, discussion-driven book that builds school culture and reinforces positive values, this is it.
Because when children learn to be proud of who they are, kind to others, and united as a community...they don't just grow.
They lead.
We Are The Future: Proud, Kind, United is a powerful, inclusive children's book designed to support social-emotional learning (SEL), character education, and positive school culture.
Perfect for Kindergarten through 3rd grade, this engaging classroom read-aloud helps children understand:
¿ Kindness and empathy
¿ Inclusion and belonging
¿ Responsibility and teamwork
¿ Growth mindset and perseverance
¿ Respect for differences
Through vibrant illustrations and clear, age-appropriate language, students explore what it means to be proud of who they are while building a united school community. Reflection questions throughout the story make this an ideal SEL discussion book for teachers, school counselors, and parents.
This book is especially valuable for:
Back-to-school season
Anti-bullying lessons
Morning meetings
PBIS programs
Diversity and inclusion curriculum
School library collections
Classroom community building
Educators are calling it an essential discussion starter for helping children work hard, be kind, and support one another.
If you are searching for:
We Are The Future belongs in your classroom and school library.
5-Star Readers' Favorite Review: "A truly revolutionary children's book... should be included in home and school libraries everywhere." - Anne-Marie Reynolds,
We Are The Future teaches children the life lessons that will shape who they become. As they learn to be proud of their schools, value their teachers, and treat others with kindness, they're building the foundation for a more inclusive world.
Written by award-winning, disabled author C.M. Harris, this book is rooted in authentic experiences and a deep commitment to representation, belonging, and empowerment. It gives children language for kindness, pride in their community, and confidence in who they are.
The children in this book are the future. Recommended for ages 6-8. Ideal for read-alouds, classroom discussions, and family reading time.
More details
Language
English
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 6 to 9 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
115 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-63918-942-7 (9781639189427)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
C.M. Harris is an independent children's author writing picture books to motivate and inspire every child. Every book has a special message and a lesson to ponder.¿Living in Southern California, Charity is an award-winning author. Charity loves traveling to schools for author visits, spreading the importance of friendship, acceptance, and disability awareness. In 2019, she founded her children's book publishing company, Purple Diamond Press, Inc. We publish picture books that make a difference.Award Winner in the Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction category of the 2019 Best Book Awards sponsored by American Book Fest.What If We Were All The Same! is a Mom's Choice Awards® Gold Recipient.Featured on BBC CBeebies Lunchtime Stories (October 2020)