California-based author and filmmaker Tess Cacciatore says she wrote the 2025 children’s book “Yumi: Keepers of the Garden of Peace” to share a message about the importance of peace, friendship, and culture.
The project is one example of Cacciatore’s works that are inspired by her background in peace activism and a desire to raise awareness on issues important to her, such as homelessness, domestic violence, and human trafficking.
