Children in Our World: Racism and Intolerance

      Children in Our World: Racism and Intolerance《為什麼會有種族歧視與偏見？》

　　當有人的膚色、習慣、信仰跟你不同時，你會怎麼做呢？有些人就用很差的態度對待他們，嚴重時還會發生衝突、戰爭。本書帶你認識種族歧視和偏見，了解接踵而至的影響，並且學習欣賞與尊重他人不同的地方。

《世界中的孩子》系列四大特色
＊ 歐美中小學生最佳社會學啟蒙讀物+波隆那童書展獲獎畫家聯手力作
＊ 小學生就能懂的語言+優美富渲染力的插圖：引導孩子循序漸進理解重大國際議題。
＊ 同理心+生活經驗的連結：將遙遠的國際事件連結孩子的生活經驗，幫助他們體會苦難者的處境。
＊ 全球觀點+扣合中小學國際能力指標：是所有孩子絕佳的國際議題橋梁讀物。


　　打開電視、收聽廣播、瀏覽網路或看報紙，新聞中常常出現一些國際事件的關鍵詞，你的了解有多少？

　　為什麼有些國家會特別貧窮？要怎麼樣做才能幫助他們脫離貧窮？
　　誰是難民？誰又是移民？他們為什麼要離開家園，前往另一個國度生活？
　　什麼是種族主義？為什麼有些人會為了族群、信仰和外表的不同而歧視他人？
　　國與國之間為什麼會產生衝突？甚至發生戰爭？該怎麼讓這個世界更和平？

　　知曉世界事，同理他人處境，擴展國際觀，培養成為未來領袖的胸懷。《世界中的孩子》套書內容符合教育部頒布的中小學國際能力指標，以深入淺出的文字及精美插圖，將遙遠的國際事件與孩子的生活經驗緊密扣合，幫助他們理解發生在世界各地的重大議題，分析這些事件背後的原因，以及未來可能的解決方式。不管年紀多小，都可以對這世界多一點理解、多一點關心、多一點付出，就從現在一起閱讀開始。

系列共包含四本：
1.《世界中的孩子1：為什麼會有貧窮與飢餓？》Children in Our World: Poverty and Hunger
2.《世界中的孩子2：為什麼會有難民與移民？》Children in Our World: Refugees and Migrants
3.《世界中的孩子3：為什麼會有種族歧視與偏見？》Children in Our World: Racism and Intolerance
4.《世界中的孩子4：為什麼會有國際衝突？》Children in Our World: Global Conflict
 
國際推薦

　　這套書提供了能與孩子一起討論國際議題的極佳機會。而對家庭和學校而言，也是一套極高價值的收藏。─《學校圖書館學報》（School Library Journal）

　　《世界中的孩子》以簡單的概念、直白的句子和插圖，為孩子說明貧窮、飢餓、自然災害、戰爭、全球暖化、低收入等種種『人們無法控制』的變因，如何為我們生活的這個世界產生影響。每本書的後半部則著重於討論慈善機構和國際組識如何協助解決問題，像是協助建造醫院和學校，照顧難民並提供其他援助資源，幫助兒童度過貧窮和飢餓等。這些敏感的國際議題，此套書卻能以富有同情心、明朗且不偏頗的陳述，不僅能讓年輕的讀者完全理解，並且極可能會採取行動。─《書單雜誌》（Booklist）
 
　　——中文書介摘錄自《世界中的孩子系列1-4：一起認識影響全球的關鍵議題》，親子天下出版
 

　　A beautiful picture book that explores what racism and intolerance are and how they affect children all over the world

　　Sensitively illustrated by award-winning artist Hanane Kai

　　The Children in Our World non-fiction picture book series helps children make sense of the larger issues and crises that dominate the news in a sensitive and appropriate manner. With relatable comparisons, carefully researched text and striking illustrations, children can begin to understand what racism and intolerance are, how they affect children, adults and daily life, and how readers can help.

　　Where issues aren't appropriate to describe in words, award-winning illustrator, Hanane Kai, uses striking and sensitive illustrations help children visualise they ways in which racism and intolerance affect people all around the world with images that are suited to their age and disposition.

　　The series forms an excellent cross-curricular resource that looks at refugees, war, poverty and racism making them ideal for tying into discussions on race, ethnicity and current affairs.

　　Words and pictures combine to excellent effect ... an excellent way to develop empathy and understanding - Parents In Touch

　　Award-winning author Louise Spilsbury, who also writes under the name Louise Kay Stewart, has written over 250 books for young people on a wide range of exciting subjects. She loves writing children's books as it gives her the chance to keep learning about new stuff. She lives and works near the coast in South Devon and loves to walk on the beach and swim in the sea after work. Louise won The English Association Margaret Mallett Award for Children's Non-Fiction 2019 for Rebel Voices: the rise of votes for women.

　　Hanane is obsessed with colours, textures and lighting. What she loves doing the most is creating worlds where the tactile melts with the digital. Her favourite colour is turquoise, and Hanane loves tea, cooking, and gardening - she dreams of a turquoise plant.

　　Based in Lebanon, Hanane first ventured off as a Graphic Designer (with a BA degree from NDU), then pursued her passion for illustration, photography and miniature set design. She expresses herself through the visuals she creates, and hopes with every illustration to touch her audience, leaving them with a certain feeling or message. In 2016, Tongue Twisters, written by Fatima Sharafeddine and illustrated by Hanane Kai, won the prestigious Bologna Ragazzi New Horizons award, which celebrates excellence in children's publishing in developing countries.