One day during COVID-19, five Harvard students decided to build a children’s anthology of stories from around the world. Submissions came from children as young as two years old to college students and professional published authors from various locations ranging from England, Tanzania, Taiwan, the United States, and Australia. As a result, the anthology illustrates the power of diverse voices coming together in the face of an unprecedented global pandemic.

This is a colorful and positive anthology, expansive in scope and unrivaled in quality. At its core, this incredible anthology is about the power of community, and its stories are designed for sharing and reading aloud. Readers of this book are sure to discover new family favorites and future classics like My Masked Friends, Pine Cone Stew, and The Mouse and the Squirrel, among many other vibrant stories and poems. Other tales include stories of talking giraffes, heroic battles in the Kingdom of Corona and intergalactic rescue missions.

This marvelous edition includes lovingly-drawn illustrations, a warm introduction from the editors, fun coloring pages, and a fantastic bucket list. As a comforting collection during a troubling time, a keepsake in a historical year, and a strong support for a child’s love of reading, this collection belongs in every child’s hands. Lastly, all proceeds from this anthology will go towards the UNICEF fund for humanitarian relief.