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We Came to America
  • Published: 12 July 2022
  • ISBN: 9780593482704
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $19.99

We Came to America

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10 May 2016
Paperback
12 July 2022
Hardback
15 May 2016
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Acclaimed artist and Caldecott-winning picture book creator Faith Ringgold shares an inspiring look at America's lineage in this stunning ode to our country--past, present, and future.
 

Acclaimed artist and Caldecott-winning picture book creator Faith Ringgold shares an inspiring look at America's lineage in this stunning ode to our country--past, present, and future.
 

America is a land of diversity. Whether driven by dreams and hope, or escaping poverty or persecution, our ancestors--and the faces of America today--represent people from every reach of the globe. And each person brought with them a unique gift--of art and music; of determination and grit; of ideas and strength--that forever shaped the country we all call home. 
 
Vividly evoked in Faith Ringgold's sumptuous colors and patterns, WE CAME TO AMERICA is an ode to every American who came before us, and a tribute to the children who will carry its message into our future.
  • Published: 12 July 2022
  • ISBN: 9780593482704
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $19.99
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About the author

Faith Ringgold

Faith Ringgold is best known for her painted story quilts—art that combines painting, quilted fabric, and storytelling. Her first book, Tar Beach, was a Caldecott Honor Book and winner of the Coretta Scott King Award for Illustration, among numerous other honors. She has written and illustrated many children’s books.
portrait photo of Faith Ringgold

Also by Faith Ringgold

Cassie's Word Quilt
My Dream of Martin Luther King
Tar Beach
Aunt Harriet's Underground Railroad in the Sky
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Praise for We Came to America

“A reminder of the country’s multifaceted lineage—and of the beauty to be discovered at cultural crossroads....A compelling, must-have narrative for a wide audience.” —School Library Journal, starred review

“Using a broad brush and folk style familiar from her story quilts, Ringgold pictures families of diverse heritage… her powerful voice emphasizes unity and mutual appreciation.” –Publishers Weekly
 
“[A] timely look at the diverse makeup and backgrounds of the American people.”  –Booklist