Jacob Stands Tall

Meet the book that teaches about empathy, friendship, and hygiene insecurity

Written by a former intern and Hope & Comfort partner school alumna, Jacob Stands Tall tells the story of Jacob, a sixth grade student struggling with a new school and hygiene insecurity. Each book purchase provides six months of soap, toothpaste, and other hygiene products to a student in need. Order your copy today.



BUY 1 BOOK = SUPPLY 6 MONTHS OF HYGIENE PRODUCTS FOR A STUDENT IN NEED



About the Author

Naomi Bilonda Kalombo is a Congolese student author from Boston, Massachusetts. A graduate of Beacon Academy (class of 2014), a Hope & Comfort partner school, and Dana Hall School (class of 2018), she is currently pursuing a degree in Linguistics at Haverford College. Naomi served as an intern at Hope & Comfort in summer 2020. Coming from a Congolese family where storytelling was a favorite family activity, Naomi has always dreamed of telling her stories on the global stage.