“Where Children Sleep” is a book featuring photographs taken by James Mollison, an English-born photographer, of children across the globe and their bedrooms. Initially published in 2010, the book showcases the diverse living conditions and environments in countries such as the U.S.A., Mexico, Brazil, England, Italy, Israel, Kenya, Senegal, Lesotho, Nepal, China, and India.

The project “Where Children Sleep” highlights the major differences between each child's living conditions and their circumstances. James Mollison provides readers with a glimpse into the lives of children in diverse situations globally, allowing them to reflect on the existing inequalities and appreciate their privilege, particularly those living in developed countries. The second part of “Where Children Sleep” is set to release in autumn this year.

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Nantio, 15, Lisamis, Northern Kenya

Nantio, 15, Lisamis, Northern Kenya

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Margaret H
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It would be difficult to keep out of the rain in this house.

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    Indira, 7, Kathmandu, Nepal

    Indira, 7, Kathmandu, Nepal

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    Ahkohxet, 8, Amazonia, Brazil

    Ahkohxet, 8, Amazonia, Brazil

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    Roger9er
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this is a very beautiful and impressive series of photos. This is how we BPs are made to realize that we should appreciate what we have.

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    Risa, 15, Kyoto, Japan

    Risa, 15, Kyoto, Japan

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    Tessa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sincere question, I really don’t know enough about this. But is this really where she sleeps? She is shown as a Geisha, but she is also a 15 year old girl who might want to have some books or little things that display part of her life and character?

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    Bilal, 6, Wadi Abu Hindi, The West Bank

    Bilal, 6, Wadi Abu Hindi, The West Bank

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    Ai-Li Mae Sarvis
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not even a house! This shouldn't be allowed

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    Roathy, 8, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

    Roathy, 8, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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    Alex, 9, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

    Alex, 9, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

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    Goth Nurse
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This image of the boy is from 2014 and it has been doing rounds in different sorts of pic collages.

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    Lamine, 12, Bounkiling Village, Senegal

    Lamine, 12, Bounkiling Village, Senegal

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    Douha, 10, Hebron, The West Bank

    Douha, 10, Hebron, The West Bank

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    Rhiannon, 14, Darvel, Scotland

    Rhiannon, 14, Darvel, Scotland

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    Got Myself 4 Pandas
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's where I live! Never seen this lassie kicking about though since it's a tiny wee town

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    Netu, 11, Kathmandu, Nepal

    Netu, 11, Kathmandu, Nepal

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    Mari Balot
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That poster of the woman creeping through >_<

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    Bikram, 9, Melamchi, Nepal

    Bikram, 9, Melamchi, Nepal

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    Prena, 14, Kathmandu, Nepal

    Prena, 14, Kathmandu, Nepal

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    Anonymous, 9, Ivory Coast

    Anonymous, 9, Ivory Coast

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    Tzvika, 9, Beitar Illit, The West Bank

    Tzvika, 9, Beitar Illit, The West Bank

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    Naomi Pollock
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tzvica is a Hebrew name and the side curls point to the Hasidic ultra-orthodox faith and they follow very strict rules guiding everything in their lives. This could be the reason for the rather austere edroom of this child.

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    Jasmine (Jazzy), 4, Kentucky, USA

    Jasmine (Jazzy), 4, Kentucky, USA

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    Donkeywheel
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor girl, having to live in the psychiatric ward where her parents are

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    Joey, 11, Kentucky, USA

    Joey, 11, Kentucky, USA

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    Donkeywheel
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So sad to learn that Kentucky is a war zone..

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