I wanted Because We Are to tell a broad, emotional story that grappled with weighty ideas and themes. Since the book's original release I've been told it's a story that merits processing within a book group, and I decided to create a guide that might help focus discussion.

The new, free guide includes:

• An interview telling the story behind the book
• Discussion questions
• A list of nonprofit organizations who have benefited from royalties
• Recommended listening to transport you to Haiti
• Recommended fiction and non-fiction titles that help give depth to the story's history and context 

I hope this brief guide can help make Because We Are a more meaningful experience, whether for groups or individuals readers wishing to go deeper.

The revised and definitive edition of Because We Are is arriving  on July 22nd! 

It's been thrilling undertaking the editing process with the team at Thomas & Mercer as we've polished and refined the original release. I'm most excited about the new audiobook version, brought to life by voice actress Bahni Turpin (The Help, Precious, The Twelve Tribes of Hattie).

All of my royalties from this release will continue to benefit organizations and projects that work to empower  Haitians and bring about justice in Haiti, and I'm excited to return to Haiti on July 15th to begin a new job working on human rights issues. The new version will release simultaneously in paperback, ebook and audiobook formats and can be pre-ordered now.

Pre-order your copy of the new edition today! 
Paperback ($11.99) - Ebook ($3.99) - Audio ($8.99)