We Are Here

- Reviews -

Praise for We Are Here: * "A powerful narrative about Black yesterdays that have built the foundation for all our tomorrows. " -- Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewPraise for All Because You Matter: An Instant New York Times BestsellerThe #1 Amazon Best Children' s Book of 2020A Best Picture Book of 2020, Chicago Public LibraryBarnes & Noble Best Picture Book of 2020Best Books of 2020 by School Library JournalBest Books of 2020 by Kirkus ReviewsBest Children' s & Teen Books of 2020 by Shelf Awareness100 Best Books for Kids by NYPLBest Book of 2020 by NPRTODAY Favorite Children' s Book of 2020An ALA Notable Children' s Book 2021B&N Children' s Book Prize of the Year NominationWinner 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. " -- BooklistPraise 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 BookPraise 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* "Superb. " -- Booklist, starred review* "Like Vanessa is an emotionally potent, engaging young adult story with a heroine whom it is impossible not to root for. The life lessons that Nessy learns are relevant and worthwhile for everyone. " -- Foreword Reviews, starred review"Charles' s debut novel dexterously interlaces pathos and humor and introduces a refreshing new voice. " -- Publishers WeeklyPraise for Trombone Shorty, illustrated by Bryan Collier: 2016 Caldecott Honor BookCoretta Scott King (Illustrator) Award Winner* "This well-told and exquisitely illustrated story of a musician with a steep career trajectory will inspire young readers to pursue their passions, despite the challenges. " -- Kirkus Reviews starred reviewPraise for Knock Knock, illustrated by Bryan Collier: Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award WinnerHuffington Post Best Picture Book of the YearALSC Notable Children' s BookBoston Globe-Horn Book Awards Picture Book HonorChildren' s Book Committee at Bank Street College Best Books of the Year"Bryan Collier' s richly textured illustrations and the lyricism of Beaty' s text -- with its echoes of spoken-word poetry -- make this story of bereavement also a story of possibility and beauty. " -- The New York Times Sunday Book ReviewPraise for Martin' s Big Words, illustrated by Bryan Collier: Caldecott Honor BookCoretta Scott King Honor BookALA Notable Children' s BookNew York Times Notable Book of the Year"A stunning, reverent tribute. " -- School Library Journal

- Author Bio -

Bryan 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 Rosa by Nikki Giovanni, Martin' s Big Words by Doreen Rappaport, Trombone Shorty by Troy Andrews, and Dave the Potter by Laban Carack Hill. His first book, Uptown, 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. Tami Charles is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous books for young readers, including the picture book All Because You Matter (illustrated by Bryan Collier) and the novels Muted, Like Vanessa, and Becoming Beatriz. In her teens and early twenties, Tami enjoyed a taste of fame as a member of an all-girl R&B trio. They performed for Boyz II Men, BET, and Showtime at the Apollo, 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

- Full Details -

Status:	Active
ISBN-13:	9781338752045
Published:	2 Feb 2023
Published In:	United States
Imprint:	Scholastic US
Publisher:	Scholastic US
Format:	Hardback
Height:	254mm
Width:	254mm
Pages:	40

- Delivery ETA -

In stock - for items in stock we aim to dispatch the next business day. For delivery in NZ allow 2-5 business days, with rural taking a wee bit longer.

Locally sourced in NZ - stock comes from a NZ supplier with an approximate delivery of 7-15 business days.

International Imports - stock is imported into NZ, depending on air or sea shipping option from the international supplier stock can take 10-30 working days to arrive into NZ. 

Pre-order Titles - delivery will vary depending on where the title is published, if local stock is available in NZ then 5-7 business days, for international imports it can be 10-30 business days. In all cases we will access the quickest supply option.

Delivery Packaging - we ship all items in cardboard sleeves or by box with either packing paper or corn starch chips. (We avoid using plastics bubble bags)

Tracking - Orders are delivered by track and trace courier and are fully insured, tracking information will be sent by email once dispatched.

View our full Order & Delivery information