Children's Book "Let's Learn About Diversity Together: Understanding Diversity (Volume 1)" by Dentsu Inc. Diversity Lab Released Today

Dentsu Inc. Diversity Lab, a specialized organization within Dentsu Inc. that conducts research and analysis in the field of diversity and inclusion and develops solutions, released the children's book " Let's Learn About Diversity Together: Understanding Diversity (Volume 1) " (Bunken Publishing) on May 30.

Targeted at elementary school students from the middle grades onward, this children's book series covers diversity in general. Volume 2 will be released in June, Volume 3 in July, Volume 4 in August, and Volume 5 in September, completing the five-volume set.

Volume 1 explores "What is Diversity?" through familiar daily life, human rights, and global issues, introducing four categories: culture, gender, generations, and disability.

Bunken Publishing, A4 variant size, 40 pages, ¥3,300 (tax included), ISBN: 978-4-580-82576-5

 

[Book Content]

This book tackles the challenges of 'diversity' found everywhere, drawing on insights from Dentsu Inc. Diversity Lab, which supports corporate and societal initiatives. Starting with the fundamental question 'What is diversity?', it explains through accessible illustrations and manga: an aging society with a low birth rate, and disability and universal design. It uses rich data and case studies, explained with approachable illustrations and manga. It's packed with features to encourage active research learning, such as Q&A sections for key point review and worksheet data.

[From the Table of Contents]

Introduction: What is Diversity?
1 Why Diversity Matters
2 Challenges in Diversity
3 Living with Diversity

 

[Series Publication Schedule]

Volume 2: Culture and Diversity (Scheduled for release June 30)
Explore "Culture and Diversity" through religion, food, tourism, and more in Japan and around the world.

Volume 3: Gender and Diversity (Scheduled for release on July 30)
Learn about and consider "Gender and Diversity," including men, women, LGBTQ+, and more.

Volume 4: Generations and Diversity (Scheduled for release on August 30)
Learn about and consider "Generations and Diversity" in a super-aging society with a low birthrate.

Volume 5: Disability and Diversity (Scheduled for release on September 30)
Learn about "Disability and Diversity" and explore topics like universal design.

【Author Introduction】

Dentsu Inc. Diversity Lab 
Aki Masuyama, Yuri Ogawa, Yoshihiro Ito

An organization within Dentsu Inc. specializing in research, analysis, and solution development in the field of Diversity & Inclusion. Conducted the "LGBT Survey" (renamed the "LGBTQ+ Survey" starting in 2020) in 2012, 2015, 2018, and 2020. Co-authored works include the five-volume series Everyone Should Know About LGBTQ+ (2022, Bunken Publishing) and Illustrated Pocket Guide: Essential LGBTQ+ Knowledge for Business Professionals (2022, Shuwa System).