In this 10-book series, Nobel prizewinner Esther Duflo tackles topics tied to poverty, presenting them simply to children.

Nilou could be from Africa, Asia, or South America, but she lives in an imaginary village created by illustrator Cheyenne Olivier. In this picture book, readers will follow Nilou through her daily life and the difficulties she might encounter at school. These will provide occasions to share other stories and images of poverty free of the prejudice, myth, and caricature with which the poor are too often depicted. Far from offering miracle solutions, these books invite us to think alternatively and come together to discuss a topic that concerns us all.