New Book Series Helps Children Understand Taboo Issues

Los Angeles student creates social justice books for children ages 3-7, focused on issues such as homelessness and gender equality

Los Angeles, CA: Introducing complex social justice issues to children may seem taboo or even scary for some parents. Issues such as homelessness, gender equality, and environmental injustice surround families everywhere, yet why aren’t enough children’s books providing content to help educate young children about these social justice issues? Delta Books is a social justice themed book series that helps fill this need. The mission of Delta Books is to promote awareness for social justice issues around the world, with a goal to ensure that all children are well educated and inspired to create social change.

Our first book, Tommy the Dinosaur and the Invisible Walrus

21-year-old John Ruffaine created Delta Books in the fall of 2014 while studying at Loyola Marymount University, to solve a problem he saw within his early childhood. “Growing up I never truly knew of the many issues affecting my own community. It wasn’t until I was much older that I began to learn about these issues and choose to take action. Looking back, I realize that there was so much more I could have accomplished”. John’s hope is that children will be inspired to take action after reading about the many issues Tommy encounters in his stories.

Tommy the Dinosaur is the lovable & caring animated character in the Delta Books series. In each book, Tommy is introduced to various social justice issues through his fun journeys. For example, in the first book, Tommy the Dinosaur and the Invisible Walrus, Tommy learns about homelessness and is inspired to make a difference. While children find the characters funny and playful, these stories teach powerful concepts in an approachable way. Consequently, reading about Tommy’s encounters has the potential to inspire children to learn more about similar issues and take action in their own communities. The ultimate vision of Delta Books is a world where parents and children are aware of social injustices and inspired to take action.

John reading to a group of students at Dolores Mission Elementary

Delta Books is currently runnings its first Kickstarter campaign. They are hoping to raise $5,000 in just 30 days. If you would like to join them in their mission and vision for creating a better world, please support today!

ABOUT DELTA BOOKS:

Delta Books is a children’s book series created for children ages 3-7. Parents, schools, and families everywhere can utilize Tommy’s lovable character to introduce their children to complex, yet important social justice issues, in a simple & understandable way. Founded in 2014, Delta Books aims to launch its first book series by May 2015 online & in retailers. For more information, visit our Tommy the Dinosaur Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/tommythedino?ref=aymt_homepage_panel) and our Kickstarter campaign (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1840286425/delta-books-inspiring-kids-to-change-the-world).

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