Where Are You From?

Where Are You From?

<p>"<strong>Lyrical language and luminous illustrations. An ideal vehicle for readers to ponder and discuss their own identities." <em>—</em><em>Kirkus </em>(starred review)</strong></p><p><strong>"An enchanted, hand-in-hand odyssey [and] opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the many, <em>many</em> backgrounds, roots, histories, of those who live in these United States." <em>—Shelf Awareness </em></strong><strong>(starred review)</strong></p><p><strong><em>"</em>A much-needed title that is a first purchase for libraries and classrooms." —<em>School Library Journal</em></strong></p><p><strong>"This touching book addresses a ubiquitous question for children of color, and in the end, the closeness between the girl and Abuelo shows that no matter the questions, she knows exactly where she’s from." <em>—</em><em>Booklist</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>"</em>Although the book begins as a gentle riposte to narrow cultural and ethnic categorizations, its conclusion reaches out to all readers, evoking both heritage and the human family." <em>—</em><em>Publishers Weekly</em></strong></p><p>This resonant picture book tells the story of one girl who constantly gets asked a simple question that doesn’t have a simple answer. A great conversation starter in the home or classroom—a book to share, in the spirit of <em>I Am Enough</em> by Grace Byers and Keturah A. Bobo.</p><p>When a girl is asked where she’s from—where she’s <em>really</em> from—none of her answers seems to be the right one.</p><p>Unsure about how to reply, she turns to her loving abuelo for help. He doesn’t give her the response she expects. She gets an even better one. </p><p><u5:p></u5:p><em>Where am I from?</em><u5:p></u5:p></p><p><em>You’re from hurricanes and dark storms, and a tiny singing frog that calls the island people home when the sun goes to sleep....</em></p><p>With themes of self-acceptance, identity, and home, this powerful, lyrical picture book will resonate with readers young and old, from all backgrounds and of all colors—especially anyone who ever felt that they don’t belong.</p><p><strong>A Spanish-language edition, <em>¿De dónde eres</em>?, is also available.</strong> </p>