From TIME 2021 Kid of the Year, Orion Jean, this heartfelt picture book invites readers to join the race to kindness and see what a big difference even a small act of kindness can make.

Come join our great race where kindness begins,

Where everyones welcome and everyone wins!

This inspiring picture book, written by TIME 2021 Kid of the Year Orion Jean, invites readers to join in the kindness movement, because when we dream big and work together, we can change the world.

From giving meaningful compliments to sharing your snack to donating used clothes, there are so many ways to be kind that it can be tough to know where to start! Luckily, author and fellow kid Orion Jean has some simple steps we can all take to make the world a better place.

Race to Kindness shows children ages 4-8:

Many different ways to show kindness
How much fun taking action can be
That even small acts of kindness can have a big impact
Youre never too young to make a difference
Orions journey from getting involved with his local community to having a nation-wide impact, giving readers a real-life role model 

With rhyming, lyrical text, Race to Kindness is the perfect read-aloud book for:

Parents and grandparents
Teachers and educators
Librarians and book events
Nonprofits and charities

Orion has donated over half a million books to date, but he knows firsthand that even the smallest kind gesture can have a big impact. Solace up your sneakers and join the race to kindness!