That You Are Here Is No Small THing
Illustrated by Vashti Harrison
An Afrofuturist celebration of how miraculous it is that Black Americans are here that honors our ancestors, recognizes our history, and imagines a most brilliant future
★ “A poetic telling of what it took for three Black children to exist in this place and time, from two kid lit powerhouses. . . A sumptuous work that urges readers to recall the past in order to truly appreciate the here and now.”
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ “A must-purchase for picture book collections. This thoughtful and beautifully illustrated title offers young readers an affirming exploration of history, identity, and connection.”
—School Library Journal, starred review
★ “Framing today’s children as the realization of their ancestors’ dreams, this is a reverent reflection on ancestry, cultural memory, and hope.”
—Publisher’s Weekly, starred review