Together
A breathtakingly simple poem of universal experience shows us the transformative power of collective action.
"Together offers a vision of the world we want for our children, one in which all living things flourish, our communities thrive, and justice prevails.” --Ibram X. Kendi, author of Antiracist Baby
In Together, social justice kids book pioneer Innosanto Nagara teams up with poet and activist Mona Damluji for a stunningly tender and pitch-perfect visual feast that juxtaposes individual action with the power of people acting together. Each of the ten free-verse couplets in the poem is spread across four pages of imagery, to make a unique and different kind of board book for young kids to discover with their families.
The first illustrated book in which Nagara applies his extraordinary visual imagination to words not his own, Together is simplicity itself--a poem about the transformational change that happens when people stop acting alone and start doing things together. Together is Nagara's third board book, following the immensely popular social justice board books A is for Activist and Counting on Community.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 44
Book Binding: Board book
Year of Publication: 2021
Publisher: Triangle Square
Language: en
ISBN: 9781644210840
Creator Bio
Mona Damluji and Innosanto Nagara are the co-authors of the children's book Together. Damluji is a Lebanese-American artist, writer, and educator based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has a background in visual arts and has worked with various community organizations, using art as a tool for social justice and empowerment. Her previous work includes illustrating books and creating artwork for social advocacy campaigns. Nagarawho is an Indonesian-American author, illustrator, and activist. He is best known for his critically acclaimed children's books, which promote social and environmental justice. Nagarawho's work has been translated into multiple languages and has received numerous awards and accolades. Both Damluji and Nagarawho are passionate about creating inclusive and empowering literature for children.
