
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. 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. 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. Lyrical, affirmational, and bursting with love, We Are Here is a poignant story about Black and brown heritage and community. A wonderful addition to any collection." - School Library Journal (starred review) "It's nice to see a variation on the traditional ballet take, one that resolves into a gentle comedy of fearless girlhood and friendship." - Publishers Weekly "Get ready for a hilarious adventure with a memorable best-friend duo.This work is a great choice for units on friendship, managing conflict, and learning concepts related to personal interests and hobbies.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. A refreshing celebration of individuality, friendship, and exploration." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Radiating warmth and care, readers will adore the vividly animated characters and feel encouraged by Zuri Ray and her example of finding compassion for herself and practicing honesty in friendship.

Sordo's bright, busy illustrations express the characters' personalities and moods with energy and pizzazz. A refreshing celebration of individuality, friendship, and exploration., "This sweet picture book is a fun departure from the typical ballet story.

A wonderful addition to any collection., This sweet picture book is a fun departure from the typical ballet story.

It's nice to see a variation on the traditional ballet take, one that resolves into a gentle comedy of fearless girlhood and friendship., Radiating warmth and care, readers will adore the vividly animated characters and feel encouraged by Zuri Ray and her example of finding compassion for herself and practicing honesty in friendship.
