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Matulli, Allison

I Am Because We Are: A Celebration of Community and Ubuntu

40 pp. | Disney/Hyperion | August, 2025 | Trade ISBN 9781368099103 $17.99
(3) K-3 Illustrated by Talia Skyles. Warm digital illustrations follow a young, brown-skinned girl and her friends as they prepare for and participate in a dance performance at a community center, embodying themes of freedom and unity. The text is a meditation on self-expression, inclusivity, and communal spirit. The back matter explores ubuntu, a Bantu African philosophy of interconnectedness, encouraging readers to reflect on how they can contribute to their communities. A vibrant, empowering read that highlights the strength in togetherness.
Reviewer: Summer Edward

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