In 2022, Asociația Cu Alte Cuvinte (CUAC) launched, for the first time in Romania, four illustrated books for children, whose main characters are contemporary Roma personalities. Two activists, an actor, and a musician are the main characters of the books, created by nine young Roma people.
The four books challenge us to see beyond Roma stereotypes and discover special people living today who are a model of perseverance, commitment, and generosity.
The four books are part of the ROMA S/HEROES project and were published in September 2022.
1800 copies (450 sets) were donated to 450 kindergartens from vulnerable environments in the country and will be read to thousands of children. The books are distributed with the support of the OvidiuRO Association.