This book was born and raised on two islands--Martha's Vineyard off the coast of Massachusetts and Stony Island, seven miles out on Lake Ontario. The first ideas came swiftly after seeing children dancing around with glowsticks one summer night at an outdoor concert. It was magical to see how creative and cooperative the children were, sharing easily and being quite inventive with their swirling sticks of color. The wisdom of the children was so apparent as was their delight in working together. A vision of a peaceful world unfolded. Shortly after writing this book, Erin and Gay both became active in the Campaign for a US Department of Peace.( thepeacealliance.org). Children are leading the way for all of us to live in a more joyful and peaceful world.