{"product_id":"we-came-to-america-9780517709474","title":"We Came to America","description":"\u003cb\u003eA 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 \u003ci\u003eTar Beach\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eWe Came to America\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e PRAISE FOR\u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003eWE CAME TO AMERICA\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e**A 2017 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People** \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"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\u003c\/b\u003e.... The simplicity of Ringgold's text, combined with the captivating designs, makes \u003cb\u003ethis a compelling, must-have narrative for a wide audience.\" \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e -\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Using a broad brush and folk style familiar from her story quilts, Ringgold pictures families of diverse heritage... \u003cb\u003eher powerful voice emphasizes unity and mutual appreciation\u003c\/b\u003e.\" -\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \" A] timely look at the diverse makeup and backgrounds of the American people.\" -\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/10\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780517709474\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.10h x 8.60w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/15\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2016 pg. 138\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2016 pg. 52 - Recommended, Satisfactory\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Faith Ringgold","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36638046388380,"sku":"9780517709474","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_e7d27f05-8777-41fa-a516-27d684765369.jpg?v=1603846327","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/we-came-to-america-9780517709474","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}