We All Belong, by Nathalie Goss, with illustrations by Alex Goss, recognizes and celebrates the diversity in a caring group of children.
It is set in a flowing, rhyming poem about respect for different cultures and skin colors. Multicultural representation include characters from Black, African, Caribbean, Asian, Caucasian, Biracial, Mixed Race and Indian heritage sharing feelings on how they are different and how they are the same.
We all Belong gives young readers a safe space to see themselves and others through a diverse group of characters. There’s a closeness between the children, a proximity, that encourages empathy, not racism, to grow.
The book is a gentle way to introduce conversations about race with children of all ages, from preschoolers, toddlers through to grade 3 and primary school.
