We Are Here

An empowering follow-up to New York Times bestselling picture book All Because You Matter that celebrates the rich history of Black and brown men and women throughout history with soaring language and stunning illustration.

Lyrical, affirmational, and bursting with love, We Are Here is a poignant story about Black and brown heritage and community. Full of assurance, tenderness, and triumph, this much-anticipated follow-up to the New York Times bestselling picture book All Because You Matter 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.
Tami 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. We Are Here 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!
Praise for We Are Here:
* "A powerful narrative about Black yesterdays that have built the foundation for all our tomorrows." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* "Collaborators Charles and Collier meld pithy, free-verse lines and saturated illustrations to form an empowering treatise that celebrates the Black diaspora across time and space.​​​​​​" -- Publishers Weekly, starred review
"A stunning ode to legacies built from the past and those yet to come." -- Jacqueline Woodson, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature (2018–2019)
Praise for All Because You Matter:
An Instant New York Times Bestseller
The #1 Amazon Best Children's Book of 2020
A Best Picture Book of 2020, Chicago Public Library
Barnes & Noble Best Picture Book of 2020
Best Books of 2020 by School Library Journal
Best Books of 2020 by Kirkus Reviews
Best Children's & Teen Books of 2020 by Shelf Awareness
100 Best Books for Kids by NYPL
Best Book of 2020 by NPR
TODAY Favorite Children's Book of 2020
An ALA Notable Children's Book 2021
B&N Children's Book Prize of the Year Nomination
Winner of the SCBWI Golden Kite Award for Picture Book Text
* "A gem for every household." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* "A richly illustrated affirmation for Black children -- especially boys... Stunning. Powerful. Timely. Illustrated inspiration at its best." -- Horn Book, starred review
* " Universal declarations are often illustrated with images of many children; this book's focus on a single child brings his experience and life-and the ways they matter-right up close." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review
"All Because You Matter is a powerful, poetic manifesto that is required reading for every family in America." -- BookPage
"A powerful tale in a broken world, this will give children hope and parents comfort... a very timely story and a wonderful addition to school and public libraries." -- School Library Journal
"A title sure to be frequented by not only Black children but any child looking for a kind word and confidence boost." -- Booklist

Praise for Muted:
* "Heart-racing... [a] taut and gritty read." -- Booklist, starred review
* "Charles's heartbreaking novel in verse shows the harsh realities of the music industry." -- School Library Journal, starred review
"Catapults [readers] toward a breathless, satisfying conclusion." -- The Horn Book

Praise for Like Vanessa, by Tami Charles:
* "Readers of all ages and backgrounds will cheer Vanessa on and see themselves in her story. This debut is a treasure: a gift to every middle school girl who ever felt unpretty, unloved, and trapped by her circumstances." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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