That You Are Here Is No Small Thing
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That You Are Here Is No Small Thing
Narrated by:
Traci N. Todd
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Narrated by:
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Traci N. Todd
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Traci N. Todd
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 this stunning audiobook, 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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Critic Reviews
Praise for That You Are Here Is No Small Thing:
★ “A poetic telling of what it took for three Black children to exist in this place and time, from two kid lit powerhouses. . . A sumptuous work that urges readers to recall the past in order to truly appreciate the here and now.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ “Framing today’s children as the realization of their ancestors’ dreams, this is a reverent reflection on ancestry, cultural memory, and hope.”—Publisher’s Weekly, starred review
★ “A must-purchase for picture book collections. This thoughtful and beautifully illustrated title offers young readers an affirming exploration of history, identity, and connection.”—School Library Journal, starred review
★ “The lush, double-page spreads of this beautiful picture book make this piece of Black American history accessible for young kids, reminding them that though there was struggle to get to this current moment, they are a gift and part of a proud lineage of people.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review
“A beautiful and raw homage to the African American experience, this book is an ode to how the past paves the way for future generations…Harrison’s soft, ethereal artwork beautifully captures this connection between past and present, illustrating how these three young girls exist because of the strength and perseverance of their ancestors.”—Booklist Reviews
★ “A poetic telling of what it took for three Black children to exist in this place and time, from two kid lit powerhouses. . . A sumptuous work that urges readers to recall the past in order to truly appreciate the here and now.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ “Framing today’s children as the realization of their ancestors’ dreams, this is a reverent reflection on ancestry, cultural memory, and hope.”—Publisher’s Weekly, starred review
★ “A must-purchase for picture book collections. This thoughtful and beautifully illustrated title offers young readers an affirming exploration of history, identity, and connection.”—School Library Journal, starred review
★ “The lush, double-page spreads of this beautiful picture book make this piece of Black American history accessible for young kids, reminding them that though there was struggle to get to this current moment, they are a gift and part of a proud lineage of people.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review
“A beautiful and raw homage to the African American experience, this book is an ode to how the past paves the way for future generations…Harrison’s soft, ethereal artwork beautifully captures this connection between past and present, illustrating how these three young girls exist because of the strength and perseverance of their ancestors.”—Booklist Reviews
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