Where Children Sleep

The diversity is great and the disparities are vast in the photographer James Mollison’s book, Where Children Sleep.  Mollison has put together a touching portrayal of life in different cultures and circumstances in stunning photos of children and their bedrooms. Take a look at the photos below and at the NYTimes article that showcased them.

Rhiannon, 14, Darval, Scotland – You can tell she loves rock and roll, has access to music lessons, and school where she is able to be creative and express herself fully. 

Anonymous, 9, Ivory Coast.  This child most likely lives in this small one bedroom house with several other members of his family.   

Kaya, 4, Tokyo, Japan – Kaya is as pretty as the many dolls she plays with in the small apartment with her parents in Tokyo.

Alyssa, 8, Harlan County, USA (Appalachia) – Alyssa also has several dolls in her room in the small wooden home she lives in with her family in Appalachia. 

Indira, 7, Katmandu, Nepal – Indira works at a local granite quarry and lives with her family in a one-room house outside of Katmandu.

To me, these photos demonstrate just how similar children are yet how far away from reaching equity we are, as well.