We Are Here
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

We Are Here

By Tami Charles, Bryan Collier (Illustrator)

Book #2 in the All Because You Matter series

Celebrate the enduring legacy and triumphs of Black and brown history.

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40 pages· 343 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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In 'We Are Here,' discover a lyrical celebration of Black and brown heritage. This poignant tale invites young readers to embrace their extraordinary legacy and imagine a radiant future. With Tami Charles's empowering words and Bryan Collier's stunning illustrations, this book honors the triumphs of history, instilling pride and joy. What stories of strength and resilience will you uncover?

From the publisher

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!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
343
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~491L
Themes & topics
Books about identityBooks about heritageBooks about resilienceBooks about Black excellenceBooks about community
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.3
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
519117
Publication
Published
January 3, 2023
Publisher
Orchard Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338752045

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