APOROFOBIA

An illustrated book created in partnership with Father Julio Lancelotti, about a deep-rooted prejudice in our society: the fear and rejection of people living in poverty.
People experiencing homelessness face constant physical and verbal abuse—they are the target of a specific kind of prejudice that, until recently, didn’t even have a name. Today, it’s called aporophobia, or “poverty phobia.”
In this powerful book by award-winning duo Blandina Franco and José Carlos Lollo, readers of all ages follow a family forced to carry labels that don’t belong to them—labels assigned simply because they are poor and living on the streets. Through this story, the authors shine a light on a hidden but widespread prejudice in Brazil with strength and sensitivity. This is, without a doubt, an essential read for building a fairer and more equal society.
“At once simple and complex, this story compels us to confront the daily reality of people living on the streets—who are constantly attacked by a perception that dehumanizes and destroys the poor, the weak, and the vulnerable.”
— Father Julio Lancelotti