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"When children learn about the lived realities of diverse peoples—not as relics of the past but as dynamic communities—they develop empathy, respect, and the skills needed to navigate an interconnected world.”
​- Dr. Louise Derman-Sparks, anti-bias education pioneer

“This lyrical and beautifully illustrated book blends Dogon and English as it takes us across a cultural and linguistic journey to celebrate the timeless heritage and practices of the Dogon people in Mali. It is a delightful read for both children and adults.”
-- Nsah Mala, PhD, award-winning futurist and poet

“How We Hold the World” is a story of culture, connection, and carrying the World Together.
 
What does it mean to hold the world as Ama, the Dogon creator god does? For sisters Yene and Nema, walking to school along the cliffs of Bandiagara, Mali, it means carrying memories, stories, and the love of their ancestors.
 
Through laughter, shared traditions, and questions about change, the sisters navigate the richness of Dogon life—a place where mosques, churches, and ancient lifeways exist side by side.
 
Centering the voices of children within their own cultural context, “Ama Means Hold” invites readers to explore cultural complexity, resilience, and pluralism. It shows how communities honor both tradition and change, and how small hands—and hearts—help hold the world together.​
 
Profits go towards supporting education, women’s independence, and sustainable development in Dogon Country. This book was produced in collaboration with Gédéon Guindo (a Dogon Natie) and Isïae Dougnon (a Fordham University Professor who grew up in Dogon Country) and other culture bearers living in the specific villages of Dogon Country that these profits support.​