Where Dignity Grows: Stories of Self, Others, Nature, and Community

What does it mean to be a person of dignity? How do we build a kinder, more compassionate world? This collection of 20 heartwarming and engaging stories, created by young authors, is a thoughtful exploration of these big ideas. From a compassionate squirrel who learns to share his winter stash to a young girl who discovers the power of helping others, these tales offer simple yet profound lessons about the importance of kindness, respect, and community. The book was written for fun as part of a youth literacy program, and the authors hope you enjoy these stories. Inspired by the five guiding principles of Global Dignity Canada, these stories remind us that dignity isn't just an abstract concept; it is an action we can choose to take every day. It's a perfect read for families, classrooms, and anyone who believes in the power of a single good choice to change the world. — This collection of 20 heartwarming and engaging stories, created by young authors and artists, is a thoughtful exploration of these big ideas.

A Book of Inspiring Stories for Young Readers and Families

Book cover for Where Dignity Grows, a book of stories about kindness and dignity

What does it mean to be a person of dignity? How do we build a kinder, more compassionate world?

This collection of 20 heartwarming and engaging stories, created by young authors, is a thoughtful exploration of these big ideas. From a compassionate squirrel who learns to share his winter stash to a young girl who discovers the power of helping others, these tales offer simple yet profound lessons about the importance of kindness, respect, and community. The book was written for fun as part of a youth literacy program, and the authors hope you enjoy these stories.

Inspired by the five guiding principles of Global Dignity Canada, these stories remind us that dignity isn’t just an abstract concept; it is an action we can choose to take every day. It’s a perfect read for families, classrooms, and anyone who believes in the power of a single good choice to change the world.

The Guiding Principles of Global Dignity

This year’s community writing program enjoyed working on this project. Every story in this book was written to bring one of the five core principles of dignity to life. Dive into these powerful themes and discover the stories that show us how to:

Live a dignified life with purpose and self-respect.
Fulfill our potential through hard work and determination.
Make personal decisions with freedom and integrity.
Use dignity as a guide for all our actions.
Understand that our own dignity is always connected to the dignity of others.

A Book for All Ages

Whether you’re a parent looking for character-building stories for your children, a teacher searching for books for the classroom, or simply a reader seeking a dose of inspiration, Where Dignity Grows is for you. These tales are perfect for bedtime reading, school curriculum, or a quiet moment of reflection. The authors hope you enjoy these stories as much as they enjoyed writing them.

Purchase your copies today!

Get your copy today and be inspired to find the dignity in yourself, in others, and in the world around you. 100% of proceeds from this project go to supporting our youth and community arts programming.