We Came to America
- ISBN-10
- 0517709473
- ISBN-13
- 9780517709474
- Category
- Juvenile Fiction
- Pages
- 32
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016
- Publisher
- Knopf Books for Young Readers
- Author
- Faith Ringgold
Description
A timely and beautiful look at America's rich history of immigration and diversity, from Faith Ringgold, the Coretta Scott King and Caldecot Honor winning creator of Tar Beach From the Native Americans who first called this land their home, to the millions of people who have flocked to its shores ever since, America is a country rich in diversity. Some of our ancestors were driven by dreams and hope. Others came in chains, or were escaping poverty or persecution. No matter what brought them here, each person embodied a unique gift--their art and music, their determination and grit, their stories and their culture. And together they forever shaped the country we all call home. Vividly expressed 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 each child who will carry its proud message of diversity into our nation's future. PRAISE FOR WE CAME TO AMERICA **A 2017 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People** "As Americans wrestle with the moral and legal aspects of immigration, Ringgold offers a reminder of the country's multifaceted lineage--and of the beauty to be discovered at cultural crossroads.... The simplicity of Ringgold's text, combined with the captivating designs, makes this 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
Get the book
Other editions
Similar books
-
Coming to America: The Story of Immigration
By Betsy MaestroTraces the history of immigration to America, from the prehistoric peoples who crossed the land bridge from Asia to modern war refugees
-
Tar Beach
By Faith RinggoldCORETTA SCOTT KING AWARD WINNER • CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK • A NEW YORK TIMES BEST ILLUSTRATED BOOK Acclaimed artist Faith Ringgold seamless weaves fiction, autobiography, and African American history into a magical story that resonates ...
-
When Can We Go Back to America?: Voices of Japanese American Incarceration During WWII
By Susan H. KameiIn the spirit of kodomo no tame ni—“for the sake of the children”—the Issei parents realized that, just as they had done in the assembly centers, organizing schooling for their kids would be up to them. It wasn't long before they found ...
-
Journey to Ellis Island: How My Father Came to America
By Carol BiermanThis dramatic true story--told by the daughter of Russian immigrant Jehuda Weinstein--reveals the joys, fears, and eventual triumph of a family who realizes its dream. Full color.
-
How Many Days to America?: A Thanksgiving Story
By Eve BuntingRefugees from a Caribbean island embark on a dangerous boat trip to America where they have a special reason to celebrate Thanksgiving.
-
All the Way to America: The Story of a Big Italian Family and a Little Shovel
By Dan Yaccarino“This immigration story is universal.” —School Library Journal, Starred Dan Yaccarino’s great-grandfather arrived at Ellis Island with a small shovel and his parents’ good advice: “Work hard, but remember to enjoy life, and ...
-
Go Back to Where You Came From: And Other Helpful Recommendations on How to Become American
By Wajahat Ali“Go back to where you came from, you terrorist!” This is just one of the many warm, lovely, and helpful tips that Wajahat Ali and other children of immigrants receive on a daily basis.
-
Harlem Renaissance Party
By Faith RinggoldA glossary and further reading list are included in the back of the book. Come one! Come all! To a party today in Harlem. Celebrate the great men and women of the Harlem Renaissance.
-
When Jessie Came Across the Sea
By P. J. Lynch, Amy HestA thirteen-year-old Jewish orphan reluctantly leaves her grandmother and immigrates to New York City, where she works for three years sewing lace and earning money to bring Grandmother to the United States, too. Reprint.
-
Then We Came to the End: A Novel
By Joshua FerrisWinner of the Hemingway Foundation / PEN Award, this debut novel is "as funny as The Office, as sad as an abandoned stapler . . . that rare comedy that feels blisteringly urgent." (TIME) No one knows us in quite the same way as the men and ...