You Are My Pride

By Carole Boston Weatherford, E.B. Lewis (Illustrator)

Mother Africa's voice echoes, uniting humanity's shared roots and timeless bond.

3.8/5 Goodreads · 137 ratings

40 pages

$17.99Save 6%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Mother Africa speaks to her children across the globe, celebrating our shared origins and nurturing love. Through her voice, discover the ancient bond that unites us all, transcending time and distance. What secrets of our past will she reveal, and how do they shape our journey forward? This evocative tale invites readers to explore the profound connection between mother and child, and the enduring legacy of our common ancestry.

From the publisher

In this powerfully written and beautifully illustrated picture book by Children’s Literature Legacy Award winner Carole Boston Weatherford and multi-award winning illustrator E. B. Lewis, Mother Africa addresses her offspring of all colors in all corners of the earth, reminding us of our timeless bond. Written in the voice of Mother Africa, who speaks to her children–human beings–this stunning picture book thrums with the love between mother and child as it celebrates humanity’s common roots. Before words or tools or fire, Mother Africa’s caves sheltered us and her forests fed us. She could not protect us from all dangers, but, like mothers everywhere, she gave her children all she could and sent us into the world with confidence and love. Told in the ringing, singing language of a creation story, this book is a love letter from mother to child that honors our shared history. Includes back matter with nonfiction information about human evolution and about the migration of Homo sapiens from Africa around the globe.

At a glance