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

By Allison Matulli

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1368099106
• ISBN13: 9781368099103
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Disney Hyperion
• Length: 40 Pages
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2