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“Lawyer and racial justice advocate Iyer has adapted her “social change ecosystem map”—a framework that explains how people can make a difference—into a picture book for young activists. It’s Community Day, a chance for kids and grown-ups alike to volunteer. A guide named Ramla walks everyone through a variety of roles involved in effecting social change, including builders, caregivers, and storytellers… The watercolor and colored pencil illustrations are filled with details, inviting curious youngsters to find something new on each reread…Though light on practical details, this book will inspire social justice–minded readers.”

– Kirkus Reviews

We Are the Builders!

Written by Deepa Iyer
Illustrated by Romina Galotta
Published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Welcome to our Community Day!
Ready to find your role to play?

It’s Community Day in a close-knit, diverse neighborhood, and everybody is pitching in to help one another. All the kids want to know where they fit in. Could they be builders, restoring old furniture for new neighbors? Caregivers, nurturing friends who are sad or lonely? Frontline responders, preparing for emergencies?

What they discover is that there’s a place for every person, no matter their skills or interests—and that collaboration is what makes their community strong.

Primary ISBN: 9781665932431
Publication Date: September 2024
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book, Age 03 or older

Community Represented:

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Setting: United States

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Various (Unknown Arrivals)

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Engagement Materials:

Talking to Young People About Social Change with Author, Deepa Iyer and Dr. Sarah-SoonLing Blackburn

Conversation Guide & Activity Sheets

Source: www.deepaiyer.com & www.socialchangemap.com