Saffron Press

ID: Text in black on a white background reads:
If these vultures steal our souls…don’t forget us, and don’t turn us into numbers. We love life. We have dreams just like you. We have children and spouses we love. But to truly be human means never abandoning those who need your humanity.
—Medical teams at Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis

Story Sunbirds is a kidlit collective rooted in justice, anti-racism and anti-colonialism. This group is made up of creators including writers, illustrators and publishing professionals, the very people rooted in creating work for children, in a world where the basic human rights of children should never be in question.

In partnership with .international (International Board on Books for Young Children), Story Sunbirds launched the fundraiser to support Gaza’s Librarians and to provide essential humanitarian aid for displaced children and surviving families. These spaces have become sanctuaries of hope when schools, libraries and homes have been reduced to rubble. It is impossible to look away.

Please support and help with their goal of raising $10,000 USD for children by June 1st, 2025. The children of Gaza are our children.

If you love picture books, support libraries and believe in the human dignity of all children, then please donate whatever you are able. I have shared the links below:

In Canada, donations can be made through IBBY Canada – please direct your donation to in the Notes field.

IBBY Canada https://www.ibby-canada.org/join-donate/

Story Sunbirds Campaign https://storysunbirds.substack.com/p/ibby-x-story-sunbirds-libraries-are?r=3k80op&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true

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As much as I believe that compassion and humanity still exists in this world - the children of Palestine, of Sudan, Kashmir and Panjab (children everywhere) are always front of mind. Instead of bom b s may children be able to read and listen to books. May they enjoy their childhoods, grow and flourish. May they not have to wonder where they will find food today or whether they will survive another day. 🍉