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

Author/Illustrator: Allison Matulli, Talia Skyles
Ages 3-6 and Ages 6-9
Published October 28, 2025
$ 1799 USD

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Grounded in African Ubuntu philosophy, this lyrical picture book celebrates community and invites readers to lift up our neighbors.

For fans for ALL THE WORLD and ALL ARE WELCOME comes a new classic that celebrates community.

Your joy is my joy.

My freedom is your freedom.

Me.

You.

We.

All of us!

That is community.

This is ubuntu.

This rhythmic story follows one child as they dream, perform, and celebrate at the heart of their community.

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