
"Grandpa, Why Are There Homeless People?" is the debut picture book in The Compassion Series, written by Crystle Wong Vitari and illustrated by Emmy- and Clio-winning animator Arne JinAn Wong. The book is available now on Amazon.

In a scene from the book, Grandpa stops in front of San Francisco legacy business, Toy Boat Cafe, to give money to a man experiencing homelessness — modeling the small, everyday kindness the series hopes to nurture in young readers.

Young Adam walks hand-in-hand with his grandparents through San Francisco's Inner Richmond District — the real neighborhood that inspired "Grandpa, Why Are There Homeless People?"
“Grandpa, Why Are There Homeless People?” helps kids 5–8 understand the unhoused crisis, blending 40 years of animation magic with a proud veteran legacy.
Many neighbors we met just want to be seen. A simple smile or saying 'hello' offers the human dignity so many are seeking. It’s not always about a handout; it’s about recognizing their humanity.”— Crystle Wong Vitari
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- “Grandpa, Why Are There Homeless People?” humanizes the unhoused crisis for children ages 5–8, blending 40 years of classic animation artistry with a profound family history of military service.
A groundbreaking new children’s picture book