Philemona Williamson

Young Lubaya is happiest when she is quietly creating art. While her family watches television, she loves to sit behind the sofa and draw on the backs of her parents' old protest posters. She paints vibrant pictures of children holding hands and the bright sun shining over the globe. When upsetting news blasts from the living room television, her parents realize they need their protest signs once again. The very next day, the family heads out to participate in a large community march. As her parents hold their posters high in the air, the crowds do not just see the bold slogans. They also see Lubaya's beautiful, hopeful drawings on the other side. Her artwork quickly becomes a rousing visual statement for everyone marching, proving that you do not have to be the loudest person in the room to make a massive impact. This inspiring story shows how every child can use their own unique talents to change the world.