We Are Here

A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to black and brown children
everywhere.

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An empowering follow-up to New York Times bestselling picture book All Because
You Matter that celebrates
the rich history of Black and brown men and women throughout
history with soaring language and stunning illustration.

 


Lyrical, affirmational and bursting with love, We Are Here is a poignant
story about Black and brown heritage and community. Full of assurance,
tenderness, and triumph, this much-anticipated follow-up to
the New York Times bestselling
picture book All Because
You Matter offers an equally inspirational and arresting
ode to all of the Black women and men throughout history
who have made momentous contributions from the beginning of time.



Tami Charles shares the beauty and excellence in the history of
the Black community, assuring Black and brown children of the extraordinary
legacy from which they come. Charles's powerful and
empowering text is accompanied with illustrations by renowned artist
Bryan Collier, a four-time Caldecott Honor recipient and a nine-time
Coretta Scott King Award winner or honoree. We
Are Here celebrates readers with
pride, joy and love, reminding them of their roots, inviting readers
to imagine a future that shines ever bright, and strengthening
them for their triumphant days to come!


 





A powerful and celebratory follow-up to All Because You
Matter

A poetic, lyrical text that is part love letter, part
anthem

Includes beautiful illustrations by renowned artist Bryan
Collier