A STORY WORTH SHARING
When Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law HB 1557 (commonly referred to as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill), it took away children’s rights to have open conversations about self identity in the classroom. Now, one year later, he’s launching a book about being free.
In response, BBH USA and The Alliance for the LGBTQ Youth invited us to collaborate on this amazing book, “The Courage to be Truly Free” (Available on Feb 28th, 2023), that serves as an educational tool for kids—and lawmakers alike—to learn about love, acceptance, and embracing who you truly are.
It follows a young zebra named CoCo on a journey of self discovery. Along the way, CoCo meets a variety of animal friends who help them be brave by teaching about self-reliance and community.
Agency: BBH USA / Client: Alliance for LGBTQ Youth
Art Direction: Tescia Deak (BBH USA)
Illustrations: Marina Oliveira, Gabi Emmerich, Fliras, Victor Beuren
A ÁGUA
The Book Project “Histórias da Ajudaris 2022: A Água” is organized annually by the Portuguese NGO Ajudaris to fight daily against hunger, poverty and social exclusion. Children and Schools in Portugal team up with volunteer Illustrators all over the world and as a result we have many beautifully illustrated stories in a book to raise money for the project.
Education and Training Department: Mónica Martins
Volunteer Illustrator: Marina Oliveira
To learn more about this project go to: https://www.ajudaris.org/
