{"product_id":"we-are-here-an-all-because-you-matter-book-hardcover","title":"We Are Here (an All Because You Matter Book) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTami Charles\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBryan Collier\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn empowering follow-up to \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling picture book \u003ci\u003eAll Because You Matter\u003c\/i\u003e that celebrates the rich history of Black and brown men and women throughout history with soaring language and stunning illustration.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLyrical, affirmational, and bursting with love, \u003ci\u003eWe Are Here\u003c\/i\u003e is a poignant story about Black and brown heritage and community. Full of assurance, tenderness, and triumph, this much-anticipated follow-up to the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling picture book \u003ci\u003eAll Because You Matter\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTami 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. \u003ci\u003eWe Are Here\u003c\/i\u003e 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBryan Collier loves to paint. He has successfully channeled his creative energy and love of art into an illustrious career as a children's book illustrator and writer. He began painting at the age of 15 and eventually landed a scholarship to attend Pratt Institute in New York. He has won four Caldecott Honors for \u003ci\u003eRosa\u003c\/i\u003e by Nikki Giovanni, \u003ci\u003eMartin's Big Words\u003c\/i\u003e by Doreen Rappaport, \u003ci\u003eTrombone Shorty\u003c\/i\u003e by Troy Andrews, and \u003ci\u003eDave the Potter\u003c\/i\u003e by Laban Carack Hill. His first book, \u003ci\u003eUptown\u003c\/i\u003e, won the Coretta Scott King Award and the Ezra Jack Keats Award. He has won five more Coretta Scott King Awards and three Coretta Scott King Honors. \u003cbr\u003e Tami Charles is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of numerous books for young readers, including the picture book \u003ci\u003eAll Because You Matter\u003c\/i\u003e (illustrated by Bryan Collier) and the novels \u003ci\u003eMuted\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLike Vanessa\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBecoming Beatriz\u003c\/i\u003e. In her teens and early twenties, Tami enjoyed a taste of fame as a member of an all-girl R\u0026amp;B trio. They performed for Boyz II Men, BET, and \u003ci\u003eShowtime at the Apollo\u003c\/i\u003e, and had a one-hit wonder on the radio. After college, Tami worked as an educator for thirteen years before pursuing her childhood dream of becoming an author. For more information on Tami, visit tamiwrites.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 10.1 x 10.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 03, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51759420277024,"sku":"9781338752045","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/38f31379a6aaf577887c7aa88f513fd6.webp?v=1780152149","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/we-are-here-an-all-because-you-matter-book-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}