Stories Are Strongest When Told by Voices Connected to Them
We collaborate with authors and illustrators from around the world to help create children’s stories rooted in authentic culture, heritage, and lived experience.
🌎 Cultural Contributors
People connected to the cultures represented in our stories who want to help ensure authentic details, traditions, and experiences are reflected with care.
Who we collaborate with
🎨 Illustrators
Artists who can beautifully capture childhood, culture, traditions, and everyday life through warm, meaningful illustration.
Created with care and cultural respect
We believe cultural stories should be shaped by voices connected to the communities they represent.
That’s why we collaborate with authors, artists, and illustrators from around the world to help bring each story to life with authenticity, warmth, and respect
Interested in collaborating?
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