By embodying empathy and deep respect, we earn our right to inhabit this planet. Benjamin Lay’s life story is a lesson in courage for young and old, one and all.

Fearless Benjamin is a new children’s book by Michelle Markel and Marcus Rediker, illustrated beautifully by Sarah Bachman, in a style reminiscent of early Quaker illustrations. It’s a big, velvety smooth hardcover book, 32 pages, 10 x 8”. For readers aged 4-8 and up.

Pre-order from PM Press.

Full review in CounterPunch.

Detail of cover by Sarah Bachman (courtesy of PM Press for the review).