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The Colours We Share

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The Colours We Share by Angélica Dass is a vibrant exploration of the diversity of human skin tones. Through engaging and colourful photography, the book celebrates individuality and the beautiful spectrum of colours that exist around the world. It's a thought-provoking and inclusive introduction to celebrating differences for children.
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Format: Hardback
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You may enjoy this book if you are interested in a vibrant celebration of diversity and the beautiful spectrum of human skin tones. Perfect for children, it uses engaging photographs and simple, thoughtful text to promote inclusivity and unity, making it a wonderful tool for sparking conversations about identity and acceptance.

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The Colours We Share

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Sales Points:A joyful and inspiring book for kids Celebrates the beauty of human diversity For every parent who wants to empower their child to rethink our understanding of race From the influential artist and creator of the Humanae Project

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The Colours We Share by Angélica Dass is praised as a remarkable picture book that celebrates the beauty of diverse skin tones. It is commended for its poetic and impactful approach to challenging racism and promoting a message of inclusivity and acceptance.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781597115094

Publisher: Aperture

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 June 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Aperture

Illustration: 1220 Illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 219.0mm

Height: 219.0mm

Weight: 410g

Pages: 44

About the Author

Angélica Dass (born in Rio de Janeiro, 1979) is the creator of the internationally acclaimed Humanae Project, a collection of portraits that reveal the diverse beauty of human colors. The initiative has traveled to more than thirty countries across six continents-from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to the pages of National Geographic-to promote dialogue that challenges how we think about skin color and racial identity. Her 2016 TED Talk exceeds two million views online.

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