Written by Stela Barbieri, an author, educator, visual artist, and former educational curator of the São Paulo Biennial Foundation, How Can We Change the World? combines literary quality with a strong sense of social awareness. Rather than presenting abstract concepts, the book introduces readers to characters from diverse cultures and backgrounds, encouraging empathy, critical thinking, and a broader understanding of the interconnected challenges faced by communities around the globe.

The illustrations by Fernando Vilela, one of Brazil’s most acclaimed illustrators and recipient of multiple Jabuti and FNLIJ awards, are essential to the reading experience. Drawing inspiration from different artistic traditions and landscapes, the artwork creates a rich visual journey that reflects the cultural diversity portrayed in the stories. Together, text and image invite readers to travel across countries, traditions, and ways of life while reflecting on a central question: how can each of us contribute to building a better world?