The Italian MP Ileana Argentin
has written a book of fables that aims to teach children about
diversity.
Entitled 'Fiabe Diverse' ('Different Fables'), the book tries
to "teach today's little men and little women to welcome
everyone: males, females, the disabled, the blind and those of
other colors and other economic classes", Argentin said.
She added that she is convinced that "tomorrow could be
better, maybe", but only if an awareness of the importance of
diversity will be part of future adults' behavior.
"I have always lived in a situation of diversity compared
with most of the people surrounding me," the disabled lawmaker
said. "They have mobility while I live immobile but happy to be
part of this world."
"I do not want everyone to be the same. I think that being
different from each other is in the nature of things and it
enriches society," she added. "My disability has not stopped me
from enjoying my existence and I will never stop thanking my
parents for having given me life, even though it is spent in a
wheelchair."
During the presentation of the book, which will be held on
December 1 at 11:30 in the Sala Stampa of the Chamber of
deputies, well-known actors and singers will be reading parts of
the fables.
They "will enable me to show that being beautiful, thin,
rich, young and powerful are not necessary conditions to live
happily. What is necessary, instead, is the modest but firm
conviction that there really is room for everyone."
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