Totally Booked with Zibby Tami Charles, TOGETHER, UNITED (An All Because You Matter Book)
Nov 20, 2025
Tami Charles, a talented children's author and former teacher, dives into the heart of unity and children’s voices in her latest work. She shares the origins of her trilogy amid the pandemic and emphasizes the importance of teaching empathy through literature. Tami recounts her unique journey from music to writing, co-authoring a book with her son about neurodivergence, and the challenges faced with her acclaimed title. Her passion for empowering kids to read and lead shines through, along with an exciting preview of her upcoming projects.
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Trilogy As A Complete Message
- Together United concludes a trilogy that affirms children's worth and civic responsibility.
- Tami Charles designed the series to move kids from self-worth to history to collective action.
A Mother's Spark For The First Book
- Tami wrote All Because You Matter as a love letter to her son after his kindergarten question about Dr. King.
- The book grew from a parent's need to have hard conversations early and lovingly.
Use Books To Teach Empathy
- Use books as mirrors, windows, and doors to teach empathy and respect to children.
- Encourage diverse reading to spark conversations that bridge differences and build unity.
