All Other, Together is a mini-masterpiece in the making, brought to life through my collaboration with seventeen unique artists.

 

This children's picture book aims to address some of the ‘isms’ in our societies, eradicate overlooked hierarchies, and foster celebratory inclusivity. Its message is simple: we all deserve love, care, and the right to be our authentic selves. It encourages us not merely to tolerate our perceived differences, but to celebrate them. It asks us not to be scared of opposing ways of being or to hide from the shadows cast by history's acts of hatred, but to confront them with courage and compassion.

 

All Other, Together invites us to address our prejudices without shame, guided by self-awareness and empathy, so we can contribute ourselves as kinder beings to the world. This book advocates for us to celebrate what is unique, to cherish what unites us, to welcome what challenges our views, and to value what we learn from each other.

 

We are all ‘the other’ to one another. Accepting this truth allows us to cultivate a genuine desire to understand one another, acknowledging that we are part of this together, not at the centre looking out. We must look inward and continue to question our attitudes and subtle prejudices, choosing to remain open and curious, and deciding each day to become better people.

 

Instead of working with one illustrator, I am collaborating with seventeen different artists to bring each page to life. When visualising the images for each page, they each had such distinct styles. The answer revealed for how to proceed was to work with multiple people to bring the visions to life and to showcase the work of different artists. For All Other, Together, each artist will create a double-page spread. Every page turn continues the text, accompanied by a unique image that complements the book's message in the artist's distinctive style.

 

Thank you for taking the time to learn about All Other, Together.

 

From one 'other' to another,

Rose

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​P.S. If any children wish to contribute their art to All Other, inspired by a page of the book or its message, please send it to rose@opalinequill.com with your name, and I'll upload it here on the website.