That You Are Here Is No Small Thing

Written by Traci N. Todd · Illustrated by Vashti Harrison

Discover the resilience and history that empower Black Americans today.

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32 pages· ~840L

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Young descendants of enslaved Africans journey through history, uncovering the resilience and unity that empower them today. Witness their ancestors' strength and the hope for a brighter future.

From the publisher

A stunning exploration of the history of Black Americans by award-winning picture book team Traci N. Todd and Vashti Harrison. The world is forever changed because you are here. At once honest and empowering, That You Are Here Is No Small Thing is a story about resilience. In these stunning pages, young descendants of enslaved Africans are guided through the history that led them to exist and thrive today. Through their eyes, we see how Black Americans have relied on one another to fight against oppression and the ways in which the strength of their ancestors is always with them. Sibert Honor winner Traci N. Todd and Caldecott Medalist Vashti Harrison have created an unforgettable exploration of culture and history that records the important survival story Black children carry and celebrates their hope for a radiant future.

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