Abolition is Love by Syrus Marcus Ware, illustrated by Alannah Fricker

InAbolition is Love, Amelie learns about collective care, mutual aid,andabolitionist ideas as they help their parents get ready for the annualPrisoners' Justice Day. Amelie explores big concepts like love, justice, and care, andlearnshowwe can build a different world together through the small choices we make every day.They learn to resolve a conflict with their cousin who plays differently than they do, they help their Papa plan a more accessible park for all, and collectively they create a beautiful banner.Amelie isalsoexcited to hold their own candle at therally, and they look forward to this big kid momentto join the ranks of activistscalling for justice and abolition.Thebookexplores possibilities for hope, and offersideasfor caring for each other and buildingcommunitiesrooted in social justice and safety for all people. Parents and teachers can engage young readers with the expansive illustrations and promptsthat suggest new ways of being in the world together.(From Penguin Random House Canada).

Syrus Marcus Ware is a Toronto-based artist, writer and activist. He is also a founding member of Black Lives Matter Toronto and a contributor to the anthology series presented by CBC Arts 21 Black Futures. His other books include I Promise and Love Is in the Hair.

Alannah Fricker is an artist, community organizer and registered social worker. Abolition is Love is thefirst children's book that she has illustrated.