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Children of the U.S.A. Learn about Dearborn |
| “Children of the U.S.A.”, the latest book from the Global Fund for Children, celebrates the lives and rich culture of children across 51 cities including the nation’s capital and one city in each state. The book especially resonates in Dearborn, Michigan, showing members of the Maples Elementary School Arabic Ensemble evoking the sounds and rhythms of various Middle Eastern musical traditions. While in Wheeling, West Virginia, young members of the Our lady of Lebanon Church enjoy the dancing and tasty treats at the annual mahrajan. You can even find out how children in Clarksdale, Mississippi, came down with the blues, and learn how to knuckle-hop from kids in Barrow, Alaska. |
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Through vibrant photographs in hundreds of local communities, “Children of the U.S.A” showcases the kaleidoscope of ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds that shape the lives of kids in this country. The children of the United States have important insights to share. As a nine-year-old Arab American remarked, “My friend is African American and she likes me a lot! I taught her an Arabic word and she taught me how to braid her hair.” Click here to purchase “Children of the U.S.A.” Proceeds from the sale of this and other books benefit The Global Fund for Children.
The Global Fund for Children was founded in 1994 to advance the dignity of children and youth around the world, through grantmaking to innovative community-based organizations, as well as children’s books publishing that encourage global understanding and cultural diversity. Since its founding, GFC has distributed more than $10.7 million in grants to 323 groups in 66 countries and reached over 1 million vulnerable children. |
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