Book Series · 5 Books

I Am America Books

In order from Lines We Draw to I Am America Set 4.

The I Am America series is a set of 5 chapter books by Camellia Lee, published between 2019 and 2021. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 160 pages.

Lines We Draw
If the Fire Comes
I Am America Set 4
The Progress of Our People
Lines We Draw
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Lines We Draw
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$858
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Lines We Draw

By Camellia Lee, Eric Freeberg (Illustrator)

Two friends face separation and prejudice during WWII. Can their bond survive?

160 pages
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Summary: In 1941 Phoenix, Sumiko Adachi and Emi Kuno's friendship is tested as WWII erupts. With anti-Japanese sentiment rising, a line divides the city, separating them. Sumiko faces confinement while Emi remains free. Can their friendship endure the war's harsh realities? Discover the untold stories of those silenced by history.
The complete set

I Am America Series

5 books · Published 2019–2021

Series
Sale price
$858

Lines We Draw

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Two friends face separation and prejudice during WWII. Can their bond survive?

Sale price
$858

If the Fire Comes

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Racial tensions ignite in 1935 Elsinore. Can a boy's secret project save his town from destruction?

I Am America Set 2

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Uncover silenced stories that shaped a nation.

I Am America Set 4

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

What if history's silenced voices could finally be heard?

The Progress of Our People

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

A young girl defies a boycott to see her idol perform at the 1893 World's Fair.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the I Am America series?

There are 5 books in the I Am America series. It began with Lines We Draw in 2019, and the newest book, I Am America Set 4, was published in 2021.

What ages are the I Am America books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring I Am America to life.

01

Camellia Lee

Author
02

Tracy Daley

Author
03

Judy Dodge Cummings

Author
04

Anne E. Johnson

Author
05

Eric Freeberg

Illustrator

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