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3+years

People Need People

Author: Benjamin ZephaniahIllustrator: Nila Aye

People need people to talk to, to love, to learn from and to spend special times with. Zephaniah’s beautiful poetry that highlights the need for people to get along is complemented by Aye’s diverse illustrations and, together, they offer many talking points for you and your child. 

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  • Black representation
  • South Asian representation
  • East and Southeast Asian representation
  • Middle Eastern representation
  • Muslim representation
  • Diverse cast
  • Black/brown representation
  • Disabled representation
  • Own Voice