I Am Because We Are
A Celebration of Community and Ubuntu
Will be published approx. on 27. October 2026
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-1-368-09910-3 (ISBN)
Description
Grounded in African Ubuntu philosophy, this lyrical picture book celebrates community and invites readers to lift up our neighbors.
For fans for ALL THE WORLD and ALL ARE WELCOME comes a new classic that celebrates community.
Your joy is my joy.
My freedom is your freedom.
Me.
You.
We.
All of us!
That is community.
This is ubuntu.
This rhythmic story follows one child as they dream, perform, and celebrate at the heart of their community.
For fans for ALL THE WORLD and ALL ARE WELCOME comes a new classic that celebrates community.
Your joy is my joy.
My freedom is your freedom.
Me.
You.
We.
All of us!
That is community.
This is ubuntu.
This rhythmic story follows one child as they dream, perform, and celebrate at the heart of their community.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York, NY
United States
Publishing group
Disney Book Publishing Inc.
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Second Grade, Interest Age: From 3 to 7 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 261 mm
Width: 238 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
386 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-368-09910-3 (9781368099103)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Allison Matulli is an author, educator, lawyer, and Global Fulbright Scholar as well as the founder of The Little Lawyers—an organization that empowers children to understand their rights and responsibilities in their community. She is the author of Your Freedom, Your Power: A Kid’s Guide to the First Amendment, and she speaks and consults worldwide on issues of kids’ rights, global citizenship, and inclusionto educators and students alike. She lives in Florida with her family. Learn more at www.AllisonMatulli.com.
Talia Skyles is a Baltimore-based illustrator and painter. She is currently working towards her BFA in general fine arts and illustration at the Maryland Institute College of Art. When not at her drawing table, Talia enjoys reading fantasy novels, hiking with friends, and making her own candles.
Talia Skyles is a Baltimore-based illustrator and painter. She is currently working towards her BFA in general fine arts and illustration at the Maryland Institute College of Art. When not at her drawing table, Talia enjoys reading fantasy novels, hiking with friends, and making her own candles.