We Are the Builders!
Told in warm, inviting rhymes with vivid illustrations, We Are The Builders! is a children's picture book written by Deepa Iyer and illustrated by Romina Galotta. The book is a gentle introduction to social change roles that children can play in their communities throughout their lives.
Welcome to our Community Day!
Ready to find your role to play?
It’s Community Day, and 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.
Pre-order We Are The Builders!, which Publishers Weekly says will "inspire social justice-minded readers."
“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. The book’s rhyming, often poetic text and its use of repetition make it a good read-aloud option. The watercolor and colored pencil illustrations are filled with details, inviting curious youngsters to find something new on each reread.”
Inspire social-minded readers!
Inspire social-minded readers!
